How Are Plastic Fishing Worms Made?
Commercial and Homemade Plastic Fishing Worms Plastic fishing worms have been around for well over 100 years, according to the Bass Fishing Resource. The first patent for plastic worm bait was recorded in 1877. The first major production of plastic fishing worms began in the home of Nick Creme in 1951 and became large enough to later be produced by commercial equipment. The process for making plastic fishing worms at home is much the same as the commercial technique of heating plastic, adding enhancing ingredients and pouring into a mold. Materials Needed Some of the earliest plastic fishing worms were made of rubber. Plastic fishing worms made today are lighter weight so they move through the water with more action than the earlier heavy worms. There are several forms of liquid plastic: Plastisol and Liquid Plastic are two name brands. Both are noted for not having a “plastic” smell, one of the keys in successful plastic worm making. Another source is taking used plastic fishing worms
