Thanks Bob for the reply, and yes you are right, a mold like this will probably end up costing between $4-6K.
Jim, Mike from Carolina Baits called me tonight and really took the time to help me with my situation. He seems like a very nice guy and spent well over an hour on the phone with me. This production mold could definitely become a reality and I'm excited about the possibility!
Thanks for the help guys and I'll keep you posted.
Troy