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Making Plastic Shad Lures

PostPosted: Thu May 07, 2009 2:56 pm
by jameshubscher
Good evening. Can you provide me information on how to make plastic shad lures? I understand they are produced by injection molding. If this is correct, any information or any direction to that information is appreciated. Also, any information on how to get started - manuals, classes, communication with others in the business - would be great. Anything else you beleive might be helpful is also appreciated.

Thank you.

James Hubscher

Re: Making Plastic Shad Lures

PostPosted: Thu May 07, 2009 10:41 pm
by eric83
not larry but hers some info.
check out tackleunderground.com there is alot of how to's on there along with a forum to chat with other lure makers. all the stuff you need to make them larry sells in his estore otherwise del-mart sells the molds, in various sizes and all the plastisol/dye/hardener/softener as well. he also has a how to on there. otherwise there are numerous others just do a net search

Re: Making Plastic Shad Lures

PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:13 am
by dahlberg
HI J
In addition to the info in the previous post (thanks eric!), I should have a lure making dvd ready to ship by the middle of next week. It covers a variety of subjects including what you are asking about.
best,
L

Re: Making Plastic Shad Lures

PostPosted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:13 pm
by JRisapirate
@$3.00 a piece what do you think the cost per to make would beak down to $.30 or closer to $1-2ea?

Re: Making Plastic Shad Lures

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:33 am
by dahlberg
yup, or less depending on the size of the lure. Plus, remember they can be remelted and re poured after they get torn up.
best
L

Re: Making Plastic Shad Lures

PostPosted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:55 am
by Mike - Alumilite
When you purchase Alumisol by the gallon ... you have an approximate cost of 1 penny per gram of soft plastic. So if you weigh your bait after you've poured it and it weighs 125 grams ... your approximate cost is $1.25.

Mike