Largehead Louie

So, if someone were to make a "custom" pot, how would it be different? I am not trying to sound stupid, just wondering what would be different about a "plastisol pot." I just hope to be making enough baits to NEED a Presto one day.

I would say that Bear is probably a far superior machinst to me... since I'm not a machinist, but a hack. LOL. On the other hand I was making my own molds and teaching myself how to make them better several years ago. - Bob

Yes sir, 1:1. It did KILL the action because of the stiffness. I also did as you mentioned, and made the legs without microspheres and the body with microspheres. This does work, but it is hard to get the colors uniform. Now, if you want, say, a black frog with Chartreuse legs, this technique works great.

Ya'll are gonna get a good thread locked and deleted. Bear has really brought out a very unique, neat product. I think a thread like this has potential to be good for Bear, and end-users. Several individuals on here are machinists to some degree, and I would think that Bear would appreciate their input (good or bad).

I have used them, still have some. In order to make them float a 4" frog with a frog hook, I had to mix 1:1. You read that right, 1:1. You can go 1:4 or so if you just want to float tails. The micro spheres will stiffen the baits, and will make them white (unless you add a ton of color, and, of course, the baits will NOT be translucent), and you definitely need to have a good mask on when working with them.

Looks like a neat product for the guys making baits as a 2nd income, or guys with a lot of molds. If I was that big, I would be looking at purchasing one of these units. However, I am just small potatos and have maybe a dozen injection molds, so I am not ready for something this extravagant. Bear has a great idea here, I am sure he will sell a bunch of sets.

Last year's "shipper" is now in a partnership with Strike King... http://www.advancedangler.com/industrynews.asp?SelectValue=Strike%20King%20Signs%20with%20Shyne%20Agency

I still think your hard master is going to lock into the resin. Have you thought about RTV?

I just use Alumilite Quick Set. I can find it at Hobby Lobby, and I usually have a 40% off coupon.

No worries. Just didn't want you to get frustrated trying to find a mold. Several of the mold makers have some pretty close.

NOPE. That pic is off of Zoom's website. http://zoombait.com/2009/05/arkansas-shiner/

Pic? Long answer: depends on the type of bait/mold. Bob's answer is good, if the bait is a hollowbelly. If the mold going to be an open pour? Injection? Coreshots are easy with an injection mold.

Simple answer....Heated TOO FAST. I NEVER have bubble issues, but then I leave my microwave on 75% when heating.

Every shipment I have received from them has been in the standard 2.5 gallon jugs. I've never had a 5 gallon bucket. Oh, and I always order at least 5 gallons of Pourasol Medium, sometimes 10.

Bear's ORIGINAL Kodiak is very similar.