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That has to be what happened. I must have gotten the plastic too hot and it made the flake bleed. The green pumpkin red has more of a brown tint to it then the others. Thanks guys!

I am sure this has been talked about a thousand times already but I have to mention it just in case there is something wrong that I am doing. I was pouring the following colors earlier this week: Green pumpkin w/blue flake Green pumpkin w/ purple flake Green pumpkin w/ red flake I swear that I put the same amount of plastic in and the same number of drops of colorant but my colors look completely different! There is no salt in it either. Has anyone every had this before?

I decided not to sell the 8 legged creature. All molds are sold.

Can you post a picture or email one to me?

I got them on e-bay almost a year ago. I have no idea who actually made them. I believe Nova has some similar to it though.

The drop shot molds and the paddle tail mold are sold. The 8 legged creature is still available.

Great poin bountiful waters. I am going through the same process right now. I bought up a bunch of molds that I did not even fish this year because of the way I fish. Long story short... in the beginning keep it simple. If you build it slowly it may take longer but the rewards will be greater because of the time invested and satisfaction gained from it. Make sure you have a stable process. I create a spreadsheet detailing my costs you would be amazed how much each bag actually costs. A year ago I too had the grand vision that you are experiencing. I now realize that in the near future I will not be quitting my day job to start my tackle business. Make it a profitable hobby and you will be happy... make it a job and it is just a job you have to do after your real job.

I have four molds for sale. All prices include shipping. I will work out a refund for combined shipping also. Bob's 8 Legged Creature Mold -Decided not to sell Qty: 1 Cavities: 2 Length: 4" Type: One Piece Price: Now $25 Orignal Prices - $30 Del's 4.5" Full Round (Two Piece) Paddle Tail Worm - Sold Qty: 1 Cavities: 5 Length: 4.5" Type: Two Piece Price: $75 Custom Drop Shot Molds - Sold Qty: 2 Cavities: 6 Length: Just over 3.5" Type: One Piece Price: $30 ea

That is a good idea. I never thought of that before. I might have to try it out.

I don't mean to jump the thread but how do you stir the plastic with a lee pot? I currently have a presto pot from MBroggi and I am looking at getting a Lee pot so I can better pour multi colors and smaller test amounts.

That is sweet! Let us know how it works out.

Yep... sounds like the pan is too full. I do that too sometimes. Keep practicing. You will get the hang of it.

I'm going to have to agree with Del and Jim. I just created a spreadsheet that factors in everything including labor, overhead, mold cost depreciated over time, raw materials, labels, ink for labels, scent, flake, advertising and whatnot. I also calculated out how many baits per hour I can produce along with cooling time and pouring time. Also I can tell how many baits I can get out of each container of materials. It's taken me over a month of tweaking on the spreadsheet. A bag of 5.25" sticks (Qty 8 per bag) costs me $3.31 to make and I pour with a presto pot and that is just cost alone not including markup. Granted I currently buy in small quantities and not in bulk. I was selling them for $4.00 per bag. Not anymore. I upped my qty and my price. I am "charging" myself $5 per hour overhead on top of my labor rate for utilities, rent, cost of pouring pot, cabinets, microwave, cups and what have you. I know that number is low too! I now truly understand how much I and we are leaving on the table by pricing things very low. You can justify it to yourself all day long that it is a hobby but if you really want to make some money you have to incorporate all those costs. It is scary to me to see people selling a bag of baits for $3 because I look at what it cost me if I where to buy at larger quantities and I would still lose money. Okay... I will get off my soapbox now.

And to think I was just getting ready to post pictures of my new workstation. Not anymore!!!! That thing is awesome!!!! I'm going back to the drawing board again to rethink mine. Great work!

I will take the 8-legged creature.

Great idea. I think I will try it this week. I have notice this happens when stick a few colors together but didn't think of actually doing it on purpose!

Great tips on the nuking them and the nuts. Can I leave the nuts in them all the time?

PM mbroggi1. I just got mine and it's awesome!

Great tips one sock! I did the pour it into a cake pan once because I my wife came home and I need to help her with something and never thought about doing that as a time saver! What size are you cutting them down to when you cut them up to reheat?

Glad to see you jump aboard over here LBH! Nice vids!

Sweet. Thanks!

How much scent are you putting in per batch when you're cooking in? I am having a hard time with anything other than anise burning out. I may not be putting enough in though. If you could let me know the batch size and amount of scent that would be great. Just to get me pointed in the right direction.

Don't mean to sound whiner but the first 5 pages of this post was great! Let's get back on point and take the other non-presto pot related stuff offline. I just hate to see a good post ruined.