03-09-2006, 01:53 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I think most guys who have flung plastics a lot have their own stories about times when the fish wanted just that certain color or combo and wouldn't move for anything else. Something as simple as adding a different color to the tips of the skirt fibres can make a world of difference. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I add a lot of lines to my tubes, twisters and swim baits. I buy solid colors and then give them a contrasting color back line, lateral line or spots. Those are all things that predators key on.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I started using high quality permanent markers back in the late 70's. I had to go to art supply places to find the ones I wanted and I ended up with about 30 different colors, many of which are no longer available. Today you can buy the basic color magic markers in any office supply.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The best colors for plastics are made by [url "http://www.ispikeit.com/shop/dyes.asp"]Spike-It[/url] and [url "http://web07014.bizland.com/store/wormdye.html"]Lake Hawk[/url] (links). They both make solvent based plastic dyes that quickly penetrate and color worm plastic (and skirts) and they dry fairly quickly too. You just dip them quickly and you can be back fishing in seconds. In fact you can even buy some that are garlic scented.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]These dyes tend to "bleed" over time and the different colors intermingle. That's why you should never color up a large batch at one time. Make only a couple before each trip or as you need them while on the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is also "Plastic Paint", which applies only to the surface of the plastic and does not penetrate and change the color of the whole bait. These are great for making permanent lines, dots, etc, without discoloring the whole lure. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You can find these things in tackletoriums like Sportsmans, but they seldom carry all of the colors...especially during walleye time when all the chartreuse disappears fast. I buy most of my stuff either directly from the online outlets of the manufacturer or through Barlows.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I add a lot of lines to my tubes, twisters and swim baits. I buy solid colors and then give them a contrasting color back line, lateral line or spots. Those are all things that predators key on.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I started using high quality permanent markers back in the late 70's. I had to go to art supply places to find the ones I wanted and I ended up with about 30 different colors, many of which are no longer available. Today you can buy the basic color magic markers in any office supply.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The best colors for plastics are made by [url "http://www.ispikeit.com/shop/dyes.asp"]Spike-It[/url] and [url "http://web07014.bizland.com/store/wormdye.html"]Lake Hawk[/url] (links). They both make solvent based plastic dyes that quickly penetrate and color worm plastic (and skirts) and they dry fairly quickly too. You just dip them quickly and you can be back fishing in seconds. In fact you can even buy some that are garlic scented.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]These dyes tend to "bleed" over time and the different colors intermingle. That's why you should never color up a large batch at one time. Make only a couple before each trip or as you need them while on the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is also "Plastic Paint", which applies only to the surface of the plastic and does not penetrate and change the color of the whole bait. These are great for making permanent lines, dots, etc, without discoloring the whole lure. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You can find these things in tackletoriums like Sportsmans, but they seldom carry all of the colors...especially during walleye time when all the chartreuse disappears fast. I buy most of my stuff either directly from the online outlets of the manufacturer or through Barlows.[/#0000ff]
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