TIPS For The Beginner Soft Plastic Lure Maker & My Thoughts On Plastisol and My Process

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Editors Note: Plastisol is fully converted over once it reaches 350 degrees fahrenheit, it is important to ensure that the entire cup from top to bottom has reached this conversion temperature as I state & demonstrate in the video. Hope you enjoyed.

[@jaylafond9795]

Can I make them in a Nyquil green? With like either red flake or green flakes

[@stingrayanallen8936]

Going back to the basics is never a bad thing 👏👏👍👍👍😎😎

[@stingrayanallen8936]

We need them Grass grenades okachobee magic

[@choppersam351]

Great explanation good job

[@MrMarrok657]

the guys at Dead On are absolutely amazing people! they did however tell me and my brother to not use the infrared thermometers because it only reads the surface temp, not the internal correctly. they recommended a digital thermometer (can find in the bbq section at walmart) that reads to at least 500 degrees Fahrenheit. you wont read that high hopefully in the plastic. with a probe thermometer you can get to the center of the plastic, there will be a temp difference that can make or break a good set of lures. we go by everything else you teach. not knocking in any way, you’ve taught us so much and are extremely thankful for it.

[@EDOutdoors91]

Im new to bait making, i just picked up my first run of materials from Dead On and ill be making videos over time learning as i go. All thanks to you and this channel. I enjoy watching you videos.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

thanks so much, good luck with your baits.

[@mikesenior3541]

Which bucket did you get

[@breakupsandsuccess5773]

How can i buy the chemical. and whats the name of it? I am a beginner so can you guys please help to find out it

[@sakfpv8444]

Chris has that affect doesn't he.

[@sakfpv8444]

@@breakupsandsuccess5773 it's called plastisol, I tried cheap stuff from Amazon, don't do it. Just get dead-on plastic and you'll be happy. I just started a couple weeks ago and am starting to catch bass, sea trout, and flounder on lures ive made. It's extremely satisfying.

[@justinkent8742]

Chris, I started watching your channel this winter and since then have started making my own soft plastics. I really appreciate you taking the time to help new folks like myself learn the tricks and tools of the trade.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

my pleasure man

[@michaelpatrick6840]

I’ve been making inline spinners (Muskie size and smaller) for 10 years and have been thinking about pouring soft plastics now. I’ve had no idea on how to do it and didn’t care to waste money experimenting. You’re video has been very informative! You have a new subscriber here too. I look forward to watching more of your videos. I haven’t completely made up my mind on making soft plastic lures yet, but your very informative video is encouraging. Thank you for sharing!

[@BarDownBaits]

Love your content!!! Your videos have got me addicted. Thanks for sharing.

[@odestog8903]

Chris, that was an absolutely awesome video! Perfect training/beginner video! So cool! Thanks!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

thank you man

[@firemandan5959]

Thank you for all this. I work as a fishing guide on my off duty time and I think making my own baits for my clients to use is going to be a great addition.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Yes that would be a cool experience to offer.

[@stephenwood4053]

Sorry about a past comment about silicone. I have just started playing with Plastisol and learned something interesting. If I put a little fish oil in before cooking, it foams up but settles with stirring. No biggie because I was only pouring onto a flat plate to make something to cut up and mimmic bait to put on a hook like bits of fish. Like your videos :)

[@nathanphilippi5735]

Thank you for this. These videos are very helpful. I started getting into making plastics last summer after my son pointed me to your videos.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

haha awesome to hear

[@the-boogeymanofbruce6424]

Hey Chris. I've watched all of your videos over the past 3 months. I had been thinking about injecting my own baits for the past 2+ years but a lot of the other videos I watched made me change my mind, because it seemed very complicated. Watching your videos changed my mind and I've been injecting and learning through trial and error for over a month now. If not for your videos I probably never would've taken the plunge and I definitely would be struggling with injecting effectively at the very least. I'm still learning, but you have put me way ahead of the curve with your great videos. Thank you Brother and God Bless you and your family.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

so glad to hear man!! tight lines and good luck with your baits.

[@the-boogeymanofbruce6424]

@@WorldsWorstFishing Thank you sir. I just got my dual injector yesterday and tried my hand at laminates. That mixing block is a lot more tricky than just single injector. If I hadn't been wearing my gloves, when I made my second shot I would've been in the ER probably with 3rd degree burns to my left hand and it was still pretty warm, lol.

[@coreygriffin1145]

Appreciate the tips . I will finally be able to start pouring next week. And I feel you have already saved me money and time by pointing out the little things that I know I would have messed up!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

that's what im here for ha

[@WesMcGee68]

I just joined your cast. I’ve made my own baits before and am wanting to get back into it. I’m really enjoying your videos and REALLY learning a lot. Thank you very much. I’m SHARED. Loved the patriotic baits.

[@stgeorgehomebrewer7234]

I have always wanted to do this , so thank you for inspiring me to start making some soft plastic baits .

[@DoubleOhBlandy]

I've found that you have to take it from the bucket quickly after stirring. If you let it sit for even 10-20min like I thought to help the microbubbles purge it will split and you'll take plastisizer from the top. I also use a 5gal igloo cooler with a spout for my plastic now that takes it from the very bottom. I've found these tips help like crazy

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Ive kinda found the opposite in my case...I stir once a day...even if I make baits 5 hours later I dont have to re-mix and it does cut down on those initial bubbles. I like the spout idea you got

[@lawrencedianagunn693]

Great vid. My son and I have been making worms for about a year now. Your vids are what got us going. This vid was a fun refresher, easy to watch. Good stuff...Thanx

[@lawrencedianagunn693]

P.S. Still looking for a drummer for a rock/blues band. Can travel! lol

[@rickhazzard8824]

Really cool that you show this 👌, can't begin to tell you how much you have helped me with pouring/injecting...and not scorching plastisol Really good advice

[@the_misfit_chella_4_realla855]

Picked up my first two molds yesterday!! Thanks for all the help Chris!! You’re awesome (:

[@ivananderson6847]

Basically I learned about soft plastic bait making from your first two how to for beginners videos. From there I watched a lot of other videos. I think the information and presentation you give is by far the best. I highly recommend your videos when I see other beginners ask how to learn. This is an excellent addition to the learning series. It went nicely with a Paulaner Oktoberfest this evening.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Right on!!! I had a Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest in this video haha... Paulaner is sooooo good too.

[@Gittinjiggy01]

Brand new at bait making I will probably watch this video again as a guide. Thank you for this.

[@benkfishing9841]

I’ve been struggling with bubbles in my baits I tried injecting slower and that was the reason. Thank you!

[@joshuatessnair6811]

Thank you! I'm thinking of starting this as a side hobby. This truly helped me

[@UnstoppableNick69]

Thanks for getting back to square one. There are tons of people every day looking for the square one episode.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

You are welcome

[@russyoung714]

Mr. Jones, I commend you on this video!! Not many people out there willing to share their professional craft with others. I just found this page via "Fishing with Norm" who I find to be another level headed "celeb." What impresses me is that this could potentially affect your product sales, yet you do it with a SMILE. To me that shows a down to earth man that puts others before himself. My hope is that WORLD'S WORST FISHING becomes a giant in the industry. If I was a betting man, I would bet that you'll touch the lives of generations to come.. Again THANK YOU for sharing this video..

[@jonkzak]

Thank you for the information on getting started. All good pointers about manufactures and formulas.

[@FatTailFishing]

Thanks for doing this video. It’s a good refresher for when you haven’t injected in a while. 👍

[@graying823]

Try stirring in a figure 8 motion it’s a little slower but, it’ll help mix all your colors and flakes even better, and help fight the bubbles as well as scooping the edges of the cup. Great content, love the info and details you give us all

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Outstanding video tutorials and thanks for making them. I’d like to know your thoughts on heating the soft plastic via a simple cooking-pot on a hot plate or something like that?

[@mattwilley5852]

When burping your injector tilted up a little bit and press on the handle we'll see the air escaping from the ejector that way you never have to worry about air bubbles injected into the mold

[@bentrieb1873]

Thanks so much

[@bentrieb1873]

This helps crazy insane brand new to lure making and I get a ton of air bubbles

[@mikejackson4055]

Glad I seen this thanks for the info. Really thinking about starting this for personal use.

[@johndoe19791]

Shared... Have you watching for a few years you're doing a great job keep it up

[@brodiemizer519]

I’ve been wanting to get into bait making and this video has been so helpful! Thank you!

[@williamsalyers-w7r]

im new to this but you are very informative and will send picks of my first baits here in a few weeks still waiting on my kit to arrive in the mail

[@ethanvaughn6104]

very helpful video as i am just starting making lures thanks for the help

[@inletanglingwithdougaggark3030]

Thanks for the explanation, I am getting into pouring tubes and waiting for my tools to start I so cant wait

[@riptideoutdoors6353]

Thanks for all the videos, I’m not new to lure making but I am new to making soft plastics and your videos are very helpful and hopefully one day I’ll get to have my own bait company. Keep up the good work Tight lines

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

thanks man, tight lines

[@mikebayproductions4906]

How do I fix my injector if when I'm injecting it kind of sticks and I cant control my speed how do I fix that

[@customrodsandbaits8620]

Good info! It’s always good to review the basics. Time for another rod building video! Thanks for the info!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Yeah I've got the next Rod set out just need to do it

[@customrodsandbaits8620]

I want to see some marbling on this one! How about blue and silver 😂

[@danzig8985]

Thankful for the content and can’t wait to get started in the hobby!

[@taofledermaus]

I'm trying to decide if this stuff would be decent for ballistic gel.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

I would imagine if you got the most rigid dense plastisol they have it would work pretty good. I wouldn't get to soft finess stuff.

[@user-yx2cb9yo9u]

You could shoot a block of it and it would blow up pretty cool but this stuff isn't ballistic gelatin...

[@OutdoorMike]

Very informative! Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions and clarify for us who are new to this.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

🙏🙏

[@johnpaulflynn2926]

Where do you get your packaging from when you sell your baits?

[@waskito3443]

I use dead on plastix black label and it comes out just fine. I do however stir it with a drill and a paint mixer.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

I plan to get open pour moulds of a few of my most used lures and keeping all of my old torn chewed up soft plastic gluers and all of the ones I find on the banks and in trees while fishing and remilt them I'm not sure how that will work out but I'm going to give it a shot.

[@patrickwalters8676]

Are the injectors one size fits all molds or are there different sized injectors for different molds? Please answer

[@pimpshack81]

This was an awesome video. I’m pumped to get started. Your videos are what got me wanting to make my own baits 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

[@saltyhead4774]

you couldn’t be more specific. thanks a lot. looking forward to build my own lure business.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

🙏🙏

[@saltyhead4774]

where can i fine that plastisol bucket or what do you recommend to me to start. i wanna make a few first to practice

[@coleallen5715]

When my baits come out the feel and look dull. What do you think im doing wrong?

[@jgbvjhv]

put some pear powder in there

[@larrymcdonald1277]

How long does it take for example a lizard to harden so you can take it out of the mold

[@adriang9071]

Planning on getting into soft plastic bait making. Your vids are very well put together. Thank you. Quick Question: Is clean up just "peeling it off" injectors, nozzles, cups and mixing knives ????

[@nbdsniper7778]

Thanks Chris btw this is CastAway from Instagram this has helped us so much!👍

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

my pleasure

[@garybowers9605]

Very informative video! The only thing I would add, is when I bag my baits; that's when I add a little scent or worm oil to the bag.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

yeah I usually scent in the bags too

[@joeyguyton799]

Really enjoy these videos. I plan on trying out this hobby and catching some big-uns.

[@chrishebert3240]

This is a very good video for beginners like me. I want to make a few of my own. Do you have a kit with everything I need to get started?

[@ikashibimauler]

What mold is used for the swimbaits at 17:55? That looks exactly like what I am looking for!

[@pjcombs27]

Is there a rough guide or chart what would say how many liquid ounces would make the 3.8 swing impact fat swim bait. I am aware that are like 20 different molds such as single, double,3,4,5,6 cavity molds would make a difference.

[@3HandsCustomTackle]

Chris, great vid with good set of tips

[@basscatlildave]

Back to the basics is always a good thing. You have taught me a lot along with showing me Dead On plastic. It has been the best stuff I have used along with their molds and colorants. I just need Josh to make a simple 6 inch hook tail worm mold.

[@jimjulie1]

Excellent video for beginners……. I will be shooting my first ones soon……. Thanks…….

[@printerbuddy684]

Sorry Chris I'm also keeping brand with brand when melting. Thanks again Sean South Africa. 😁

[@huntryx1]

Wish you would do a video about colors--how to mix for different effects, differences between brands etc. It is a really steep learning curve from what I can tell as a newbie. I have wasted a bunch of plastic trying for colors that didn't work out...….TNX for all the great tips and guidance. You are really good at this.

[@Larry13298]

How long does it take for a bait to be done so when you open it and they are all done

[@gerardhebert9207]

sweet!!! thanks for the info... love your vids

[@tobyminnie]

I do mostly laminates. How long to do initially cook 2 separate 1 cup containers of plastisol and then reheat before shooting. When is the optimal time to add color and glitter ? Thanks I ruined two batches of laminate worms today. I have some 5 year old Lurecraft colorant (seems just fine)(watermelon) that seemed to clump the plastisol. Of course I use Dead On.

[@rodrigoaraoz-rl2vr]

Great video, how much time y have to wait to use the plastisol after heating it?

[@miamiwax5504]

hey we have spring mullet run now in south florida. might be cool to do a vid making some mullet colors.

[@fredb9438]

gave injection molding a try for the first time and it didn't go so well . did the temp check and stirred it numerous times to make sure it had a temp of 350ish , it seemed to look good on the drizzle test but when i went to inject it, it came out the consistancy of basically water and was also leaking out the tip of the injector . could this be because im using a cheap laser themometer which was about $16.00 from amazon and getting a false reading ? gonna go watch more of your videos to see if i missed something , keep up the good work !!

[@45tnash]

When showing how to clamp the molds the plastic is setting there cooling down. Does it have to be 350 degrees when it goes into the mold? Your feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In advance

[@usmc0369]

I would love to see you make some Swimbaits in a goldfish pattern with orange glitter top with a white pearl belly. I have seen people catch monsters with live goldfish on KZbin, BamaBass being one of them.

[@LolaRyck]

I’d buy those

[@hoghunter7075]

How long do you wait after you inject the mold ?

[@DESRLOKFONTA909]

Do you have a video describing additives and how they work such as hardener softener salt heat ect ect?

[@Crashdog111]

Great tips, just started almost a month ago when i found your channel. Over 800 bucks into it..Yikes. I blame you :) Good hobby to get me thru the winter and beyond. My only issue so far is i keep burning my tongue when I taste test it. J/K love your videos.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

haha thanks man!

[@2StansFishing]

I thought I was the only 1 taste testing! Lmao

[@titocrespo9257]

Amazing content your channel is spectacular honestly I'm definitely gonna give it a shot 💪💪🔥bring such a new aspect to fishing 💯

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

🙌🙌🙏

[@405fishing7]

Thank you for the tips. I just got my first mold I'm hoping to make my first baits this week. You're the man!!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

thanks...youll have fun

[@davisreynolds3587]

i know your comment has been here for a while and i hope you respond since you said a year ago you’re gonna do it how long do i need to keep the plastic in the mold til it is

[@oakvillefarmer]

If you overheat the plastisol is the material ruined of just the color. Can it be remelted and colored darker for latter use or should it be thrown out? The residue in the cup seemed to stay gummy on some I overheated last weekend but the baits look ok other than the altered color.

[@davidholt2004]

I’m having trouble with getting some of my lures out of the mold on some ribbed swim baits and the thin tails sometimes tear a little. Do you know of a good release agent that I can spray on the mold that won’t affect the scent or ward away the fish?

[@dinkmaster8129]

Quick question man love the vids. Strictly talking remelts, have you ever done a bunch of Elaztech and if so, how did it turn out?

[@michaelstaat8643]

Chris that was just perfect....can u tell me where can make new mold ?

[@robertkennedy7399]

what would you reccommend for a pearl white swim bait ...i saw white on the dead on site and some kind of snow glitter

[@Karen-lf9do]

What about bubbles, is there a need to get rid of them and how ? I am learning from you but haven’t bought anything yet. Thank you.

[@carey551]

Where do you go about finding the molds and all the supplies for this?? want to start making my own baits and not sure where to start

[@julio2212buzo]

Hi, which kind of plastisol did you youse? I've finding some ones, but they are not resistent, fish wolf fish, I'm looking for some mix that can make it became like a zmann lure..

[@ahmadelnaggar4774]

Question can you use the microwave that you use for heating up food in your kitchen or do you need to buy another one

[@johnesquivel2929]

Great tips on your videos. You've given me a great start. One thing I did do that I'm not sure you touched on much... scorched one batch and mixed blue into the yellowed plastic to get a green color. Turned out great. Should I have tossed it?

[@duanenelson4044]

Chris, First of all let me THANK YOU for a fantastic program. I am new to the lure making hobby and have found your videos INVALUEABLE! Quik question: When making a Stick Worm (Senko), what blend of Dead On Plastics do you use? I assume you're using the "Black Label" (sinking blend) if so, do you still add salt? If so, what ratio relative to a cup of plastisol? Also, can you use regular table salt from a grocery store? Or, is it neccesary to puchase a salt from a Vendor (Lure Works)?

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Thanks..black bucket worm blend with very little or no salt. I use non iodized fine flake sale from lureworks.

[@Blizzard56k]

Hey Chris, I was getting ready to order another bucket of Dead On Plastix and I wanted to show my wife that they are located in Jackson, MI. (We live in Michigan also). I then mentioned to her that I thought Angling AI was also from Michigan. After looking both companies up, it shows they are both located at the same address in Jackson, MI?? I don't believe I have ever heard you mentioned they are the same company before. Pretty awesome, especially because they are so close :)

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

They actually are not the same company... angling ai used to have partial ownership in dead on, but sold his portion back to the other two guys to focus more on molds... however they still share the same Warehouse.

[@Blizzard56k]

@@WorldsWorstFishing Ohhh interesting, Thanks for the info Chris!

[@mrzswalker]

Good work on this video, thanks for the tips!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

just some things I wish I knew back in the day! haha thx for watching

[@StevenHeath-ct3vd]

Chris: Do you make any Hoochie skirts? I am interested in a special green/gold combination and so far I have not been able to find them for sale although I can find some pictures on them on the internet.

[@bassking722]

When buy plastisol in the bucket like yours is it ready for the microwave or is something else added

[@mikeecksteinjr7001]

looking in to the eye mold and blood line moood you showed

[@jamesfrazier5014]

Besides the molds, what all do you need to make your own soft plastic baits. I know you need a pyrex cup and microwave, but what else do you need? I want to start getting into this. Thank you.

[@BCooper89]

Hey I'm trying to make a pearl chartreuse color and I'm struggling. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@nathanthebassfisherman4663]

Do you do anything to the molds before injecting like putting spray in them or anything? Thanks !

[@dampainter1]

months ago,even a year or so i made a bunch of baits went to use a couple and found baits sitting in ALOT of oil!! also, i had made a silver sparkle in a green bait and found the sparkles in the heavily sparkled baits had disappeared!! any idea what am i doing wrong? i use m-f saltwater formula. after pour the baits feel and work great!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

@@dampainter1 idk...they created their own oil?

[@melvinvanwormer289]

I got a worm mold that makes 2 worms how much plastic do I need to make them it's a pore mold.if you can't tell I am just starting out haven't even heated up any plastic

[@lamaroglesby295]

Hey brotha Aloha, would you happen to have very tiny 1/2" shad with tiny tail mold? crappie soft bait that is very tiny has been the go to here in oregon for me and would be cool to see you recreate.

[@SFFO13]

Just curious as to why you don't use a Presto pot? It seems like it would be significantly easier and consistent?

[@relapsetackle]

Great video, very informative!

[@andyoreilly6919]

Hey Chris, question, how long do you suggest letting the baits cure before fishing them, great content thanks as always

[@garyhale7598]

Great info Chris. I have relied on your videos since I started bait making last year. I hope to run into you at Seminole some day.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

I hope to be on seminole some day haha

[@donvergonio]

When it comes to bait making , u da man bro , nice video , 🤙🏼🎣

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Thank you sir