Painter1
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David at Hook Solutions did a great job on a custom mold that includes a 1 oz and 3/4 oz shakey head for deep water in summer at Tablerock. I am looking for suggestions on a worm mold for a big worm (at least 10 inches) that really wags its tail. I plan to use float additive so that should help. Would love to know what you guys have had good luck with. I can inject or hand pour.
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Thanks for the help guys.
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So if I did not want to dip the bait how could I get a bit of color on the belly? Do I need an airbrush and paint or dye? Thanks for the help
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I am wondering if there is a way to use powdered coloring on a bait as an accent. Like putting a bit of orange on the belly of a plastic swimbait or adding some dark streaks / lines. I recall reading here that someone was using a small brush to do this? Any tips would be most welcome.
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Great information. Thanks guys. I am having a hard time picturing the trailer jack/platform rig
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I need to make a raised pedestal for my presto pots. Anyone have a specific design that works well? I want ro cantilever the spout over the edge of the workbench so I can pour directly into an injector
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I am looking for Purple that will bleed. Please let me know if you have any extra.
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The truth is - if you want to save $$ do not get involved in this hobby. I won't ever use enough baits to recover my investment but it is a hobby for me and I expected to spend money. As far as choice of plastic - there are a TON of threads already in this forum. Just run a search and you will get all the points of view. These are some very helpful gentlemen, so hang around and read all about it.
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A lot of times here at Tablerock Lake we are working to do the opposite; Make a heavier bait with smaller blades to keep it running deeper with a smaller profile. War Eagle makes a 1/2 oz bait with the blades of a 1/4 oz and puts the extra weight along the hook shaft. That Gargoyle looks like it might work slower and really helicopter on the fall.
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Thanks for that report. We don't have any grass in Tablerock, where I fish 99% of the time but if it makes sense that it is not the "next Alabama Rig". If it was, KVD would be using it. LOL Still, if anyone has a few laying around, I would be happy to pay you for them and give it a try.
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Just wondering if anyone on here has made or has these type spinnerbaits and if so how you liked them.
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Thanks for the replies, guys. I also use them on a mini-carolina or "mojo" rig with a spinning rod. I love the BT molds and Kevin just introduced a longer model. I hope to get a chance to pour some of these baits this evening.
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I'm not sure I have ever seen a real Centipede, but I did Google them and saw a bunch of different colors. Just wondering if anyone here had a recipe that works to imitate the nasty-looking little buggers in your area.
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That is Cool. What a great way to get a 3rd color.
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That is a great idea. I would not have thought of that. Have you had any bonding problems between the plastics?
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Good point. On the few occasions that they have stayed in place the baits came out alright but it might result in torn baits. I better just order some spare blades. I'm clumsy;)
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Old style bleeding purple glitter wanted
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I have several swimbait molds that have a blade to form a hook slot in the bait. Every time I open the molds the blade comes out. Is there a way to glue it in without ruining the mold? Would epoxy hold up? Thanks
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David Aery at Hook Solutions is making a custom jig mold for me. You might want to check with him, Info is under Resources
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Thanks for that explanation, Mike. I wonder how tinting colors for paint would work? I may get some from Sherwin-Williams and try it unless you guys already know?: I was planning to mix and pour some Fluorescent colored baits soon and did not know that they were limited in any way. I have the colorants from CCM (MF maybe?) Are you saying not to mix the color into hot plastic or put it in before heating?
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I injected some "Ripper Worms" in a mold from BT today and really like the look of them. Anyone have a suggestion/favorite hand pour 4" paddle tail that is close to the 4" swimming Fluke?
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Don't see them in classifieds.
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Good decision & good advice. Thanks to all you guys who contribute
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Those paddle tail Junior Flukes are getting pounded by nice LMB at all the Ozarks lakes when fished on an Alabama Rig. That is why they are so scarce. We only found a few bags of them when in San Antonio Bass Pro and we bought all they had. Guys are paying a sizable premium for them now. I was also not able to find anything that really is close to that bait. I guess I need to learn how to make molds.
