anyone make theyre own baits?

ive been reading how to make your own soft plastics kind of interesting. anyone here make theyre own? what kinds what to use any info would be nice. maybe even a trial of someones own baits...

thanks

I have been making my own soft plastics for over a year now. its a great hobby for the winter and there is nothing more satisfying that catching a fish on your own lure. I make senko type baits, dropshot worms, creature baits (jig trailers), and buzz frogs. I also make all of my own jigs (brush and football) I actually pour all my jigs with a nonlead metal. One plus with making my own jigs is that I can use all premium hooks!

If you want to get into pouring your own baits, you can do so for a pretty small investment. But I do warn you it's quite an addiction. All you need is a microwave, pyrex cup, plastisol, colorant, salt and a mold. Check out www.lurecraft.com or www.del-mart.com. You can get starter kits from both companies. Let me know if you have any questions.

That sounds awesome!
I keep thinking about making my own jigs but haven't tried yet.
Where could i buy non leaded metal?

thanks for the info dan, i was checking out lurecraft and a few other websites i want to try it out. would be nice hobby to do in the winter. id love to try some of your baits sometime. you doing any of the MAFF tourney's?

Jwall I buy the metal from Hallmark Metals in Cranston, RI.

Nate, I am planning on making as many as the tourneys as I can. Are you?? PM me your address and I will send you a couple baits to check out

Thanks for info

bangbang, i'd definitely like to check your drop shot baits out. any sunfish / bluegill patterns?

I've frequently thought about trying it, since it can be hard to get the right colors and buoyancy with store-bought stick worms at a decent price. The satisfaction of catching a fish on a homemade lure is probably pretty good too =)

hahah sounds great - lets cook up some home made plastics

Has anyone seen the show Hunt for Big Fish on Versus Network??

The host (Larry Dahlberg) has a couple episodes where he makes his own lures... it's pretty cool... and even more cool when he catches friggin monsters on them.

Adam

sam, the dropshot baits are just basic trick worms. soooo i quess I could make one of those patterns. I usually just stick natural (green, brown, black, pumpkin)

I will have some at the tourney if you want to check them out

nice i'll check them out. won't be at the first tournament but will at the next one if we both fish.