I'm doing a project for schoo where I have to make a soft plastic bait and use it to catch fish... Any ideas on where to get cheap materials to make the bait and how exactly to successfully make the bait?? Also does anyone have any advice? Colors, shape, scent?

You can go to YouTube and research plaster of Paris senko mold. Senko molds are simplest and senkos catch fish. melting old baits that are the color you want and already have scent included.

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