Soft Plastic Lure Making

[Wreckingball76]

I know Phil has already posted some info on this topic. I stumbled across this site from Facebook http://lurefactors.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home and its well worth a look. They supply everything you need to start making your own lures as well as the know how and guidelines to do it.

I will definitely be trying this over the next few months..... Will post some pics if I'm successful!

[sammy talbot]

Not a bad way to pass some time during the winter months, and its always nice to catch on something you have made your self

[Bassboyo]

Very good service from lurefactors , I've been making my own baits for a while now, great hobby when the weather keeps you indoors.

[The Jester]

Have a look in the boat section, Norman started making his own lures last year and there is some great advice on there...

[The Great Wallsendo]

How To Make Your Own Shads - NESA - North East Sea Angling - Sea Fishing UK

[Wreckingball76]

Phase 1 has begun.....1st few Patterns are made.

[Bassboyo]

Looking good wreckingball, what's in the cavity of the Fiiish & why ??

[Wreckingball76]

Cheers Bassboyo, I've put a small piece of plastic stick in to slightly open the bottom part of the lure which accepts the hook. Just for pouring the RTV Silicone mould wasn't sure if it would stay open or seal up??

[Bassboyo]

Cheers Bassboyo, I've put a small piece of plastic stick in to slightly open the bottom part of the lure which accepts the hook. Just for pouring the RTV Silicone mould wasn't sure if it would stay open or seal up??

Arrrh ok let me know if it works.

[sammy talbot]

Looking good si , I have seen a few moulds made of some sort of hard resin and they looked prity good , havnt seen a silicone one yet and was wondering if. The silicone moulds are better for casting lures or just easier to make the moulds with

[phill_itofish]

Nice one Si, hope they turn out ok

[Wreckingball76]

Phase 1 - Stage 2

Moulds are poured..... Mixing the Silicone was tougher than I thought. its really important to have a plastic measuring syringe to add the catalyst / hardener. I also gave the top a light spray of WD-40 to break the surface tension and allow the bubbles to pop.

Fingers crossed that they turn out ok!! I'll post the results of the Moulds when they are cured!

[phill_itofish]

Does your mould come out in 2 parts or will you have to cut it ?

[phill_itofish]

Sorry I have just realised im thick, the gap will be in the top of the mould when its cured :P

[Wreckingball76]

Well the moulds have come out quite well. I'm really pleased for my first attempt. I've learned a lot about this process and quickly picked you where some of the limitations and pitfalls are.

It's really important to ensure that the Pattern Lure is stuck firmly in place on the bottom of the mould box as the silicone will move it as I discovered on the minnow below:



On the plus side the plastic stick I used to ensure that the opening for the Weedless hook set-up was maintained seems to have worked!

Pleased so far but the proof will be in the pouring of the plastic!!