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Hi Guys, When I started designing molds several years ago I use to design them with what I thought they should look like, and I quickly found out that it's best to ask the people that actually use them. otherwise I found myself spending all that time on design only to later make a bunch of changes to the mold that should have been there from the start. That was my intentions here. The great suggestion that Comrad made for the tail connection got implemented into the final design. I probably should not have put the link in the post, but I wanted to avoid going through the whole process of folks direct messaging me because I don't keep up on checking these as often as I should. I attempted to edit the post on Sunday to remove the link, but it won't let me remove the link, so I deleted that section of the post and the pictures of the finished mold. Thanks, Kent

'When did TU become an advertising forum? I thought this forum was about DIY bait making. Years ago posters were banned for advertising here. I visit to learn and share info, not to see an advertisement about a companies attempt at selling an unwanted product to me. ' I reported this post when it first appeared, and again when it dropped the ruse and went into full sales mode. I know the mods are usually on top of dross like this, but this one seems to have slipped through. LSM joined 2 years ago, so it is a safe assumption that they know the rules and just decided to flaunt them! Dave

When did TU become an advertising forum? I thought this forum was about DIY bait making. Years ago posters were banned for advertising here. I visit to learn and share info, not to see an advertisement about a companies attempt at selling an unwanted product to me.

Thanks for your feedback... This mold does have a lot of tight corners which results in a lot of machining time. This mold takes about 2 1/2 hours to machine and it takes 18 separate end mill tools.. so its kind of a spending process. You asked about the CNC mill I'm using. For this mold I'm using a Haas DM-2 with a 15,000 RPM spindle motor. The machine weights around 5,000 LB I've been really happy with the machine.

Looks like Mustang is still in business. If anyone needs to buy in bulk https://www.mustangwireproducts.com/

Does anybody know where to by bulk CC Spoon wire forms by the 1000 or larger lots? I used to buy from Mustang wire in OK, but they have closed up it seems. Thanks in advance. Rube

The more I look at it, the more expensive I think that mold should be. The polished surfaces, beveled edges, and engraving make for a premium mold. Kent, may I ask what cnc mill you made that with?

5 cavity worm mold plus a 10 cavity tail mold... the price seems competitive to me.

Mylar foil, you should find it in the Fly Tying Shop. Bye Cami

To rich for my blood.

What type of foil (holographic) is used when injecting plastisol into a mold? I would like to try to pour a couple with a lure I am working on. Thanks!

It may get you more hits from search engines. Sure like the tail mold integrated in the mold. Very innovative.

Thank You Apdriver... On that note, would you recommend me adding that word "finesse" to my description on my website listing? I was struggling a bit as far as the proper name for this worm mold. Thanks, Kent

That looks like it would be a great finesse worm. Thanks for sharing it with us.

What colors are your 4? I only see pink blue and yellow. The green is made when the yellow and blue mix. I believe it was probably done with a three color injector. You could also hand pour one color into the mold close it and then shoot two colors with a dual injector. Pretty tedious though especially with small eggs. What size is that egg?

I guide at a lodge in Alaska and had a someone bring me a few soft beads which he had made himself. They consisted of 4 colors and were pretty evenly sectioned (think pie slices) instead of just swirled together. I have tried reaching out to a few people I know but nobody seems to know how to replicate this bead. I have lost contact with the guy who brought them up or I would've just asked him how it was done. Any ideas? I myself know nothing about the process.

Gami's 604 will not work in that mold. However Mustad, 32746 3/0 will fit in the 1/4 oz and the 1/2 oz. On the 4/0 you can make it fit in the 1/4 oz with a little effort but it fits fine in the 1/2 oz. Just a note, the hook eye portion on the mold halves seems big for the 32746 hook eye. In my experience, when you have that much space around the hook eye in the mold the hook eye wants to fill with lead. However, that might not be the case. I just got this mold so didn't have time to practice.

You asked about the hook.... LOL... I have a few of these molds. I could have told you that. LOL

Thanks I found this

I have that mold. I can check tonight to see fitment .

Looks like a Mustad 91768 to me. Between a 4/0-7/0

what hook is that in the mold?

Barlows has a list of all the hooks that will fit this mold. Including some VMC and Gamakatsu hooks. Just another good reason why I shop Barlows so often! https://barlowstackle.com/do-it-freestyle-jig-mold-with-wire-keeper-p3975/

Freestyle jig mold. Size ranging from 1/4 to 1/2 oz using 3/0 or 4/0 hooks

Probably Gamis 604. It's a 90 degree hook. I don't know if there is a thicker hook. What mold are you putting this in and what size hook in which cavity?