it's not cheap making plastic baits

we were checking on prices for 55 gallon drum man have they went up in price two years ago we were buying a drum of plastic for about $800 the other day we got quoted a price of over $1200 so I did get a gallon of plastic it cost $60 it has went up five dollars in one year so our hobby is getting more expensive all the time not to mention how much waste you will get out of the 1 gallon or 55 gallons so majoring is very important anymore we definitely have to major each Pyrex cup right to the nitty-gritty so we do not waste one drop. :confused:

That $60.00 a gallon figures out to be $3300.00 for 55 gallons......so if you use a lot of plastic.....its cheaper to buy the 55 Gal. drum for $1200.00 That way its only $21.82 per gal.

lol, tell me about it, plastisol goes up every year along with about everything that goes with it. Glitter, colors. I have been spending about a 1000 bucks a month on supplies and I could easily spend more. Best way is to get everything in bulk. more up front but it save a lot of money in the long run

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lol, tell me about it, plastisol goes up every year along with about everything that goes with it. Glitter, colors. I have been spending about a 1000 bucks a month on supplies and I could easily spend more. Best way is to get everything in bulk. more up front but it save a lot of money in the long run

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you are definitely right Keith we started buying everything and bigger qualities and definitely glitter and everything else and bulk .

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That $60.00 a gallon figures out to be $3300.00 for 55 gallons......so if you use a lot of plastic.....its cheaper to buy the 55 Gal. drum for $1200.00 That way its only $21.82 per gal.

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yes it is definitely cheaper I bought the 1 gallon to see what that plastic was like we still have part of a drum yet to go before we order.

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we were checking on prices for 55 gallon drum man have they went up in price two years ago we were buying a drum of plastic for about $800 the other day we got quoted a price of over $1200 so I did get a gallon of plastic it cost $60 it has went up five dollars in one year so our hobby is getting more expensive all the time not to mention how much waste you will get out of the 1 gallon or 55 gallons so majoring is very important anymore we definitely have to major each Pyrex cup right to the nitty-gritty so we do not waste one drop. :confused:

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Holy crap Batman. That is why you guys are so great. You have a lot invested. That is a hit on the wallet. You have to sell a ton just to break even. I just bought 2 quarts. That is enough for a beginner. Will definitely superglue my baits on to my jigheads. (LOL)

Yeah, and the molds, injectors, etc. are the cheap part in the long run. They are more or less investments. The materials are the important part. You got to make every drop count and You have to know what to do with the stuff. Lots of research should be done before diving into this game.CF

so your saying we need to stock up on all of these fine baits!

if it goes much higher for materials you better stock up you will probably notice the increase when you go to the sporting goods in the future we No intentions of doing anything to scare you to death yet:o.

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Holy crap Batman. That is why you guys are so great. You have a lot invested. That is a hit on the wallet. You have to sell a ton just to break even. I just bought 2 quarts. That is enough for a beginner. Will definitely superglue my baits on to my jigheads. (LOL)

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you'll be okay Mike just get up in the middle of the night when mom is not looking and robbed piggy bankrotfl.

I couldnt imagine spending that much on just plastic to pour baits.banghead Sounds like it's almost impossible to get into pouring just for a hobby or to supply yourself with baits. You would almost need a very good customer base before ever getting started. Thanks foir sharing the information....I'da never thunk!:rolleyes::hatchet:

you really dont want to get in to it just for your self. about 250.00 to start. You can buy a lot of baits for that money. BUT if you just like making your own there is no better than to catch good fish on your own stuff.

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you'll be okay Mike just get up in the middle of the night when mom is not looking and robbed piggy bankrotfl.

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Need something in the piggy first Bob.

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Need something in the piggy first Bob.

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I think you're in the same situation that I am Mike my piggy is emptywitching I can imagine where it goes:hatchet:

One thing to remember that on Plastisol it goes up in relationship with the price of oil ..

2 cents worth (with inflation it is more like $1.00)

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I think you're in the same situation that I am Mike my piggy is emptywitching I can imagine where it goes:hatchet:

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While other little piggies went to market mine had to stay at home. No money for gas and nothing to draw with from the well. I might get a 2nd mold next July, but probably will be thankful for the one that I have. It will catch fish so I am a blessed man.

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While other little piggies went to market mine had to stay at home. No money for gas and nothing to draw with from the well. I might get a 2nd mold next July, but probably will be thankful for the one that I have. It will catch fish so I am a blessed man.

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you may indeed be more blessed than you think Mike maybe Santa might come down your chimney.:o