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I've never attempted pouring my own baits before, but I thought I'd like to make a two piece POP mold for a swimbait lure with a segmented body similiar to the Lake Fork Magic Shad. I only intend on making a few lures for my own use, and do not want to go to the expense of an injector. My question is, with hand pouring will the plastic be able to make it through the thin segments of the mold? Should I vent this proposed mold? Any information or advice will be appreciated.

I'm planning on making up some spinnerbaits, single-spins with Colorado blades, for ultra slow rolling in deepwater and night fishing. I would normally use Sampo swivels for my spinnerbaits, but I was wondering if anyone out there has tried the Bass Pro Shop Pro Qualifier Swivels, the swivels with ball bearings at both ends? I really want these baits to perform at ultra slow retrieve speeds, and thought these BPS swivels might perform at slower speeds than the Sampos. Second question, I've read articles where anglers have used steel rivets on their buzzbaits to obtain a better "squeaking" sound on the retrieve. The only buzzbait rivets I've ever been able to find are made from aluminum. Anyone out there know where to obtain steel rivets, and any experience if a better "squeak" can be obtained with them? Thanks.