Coosa Redeye Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have the LC swimbait mold model 5x719. I am trying to figure out a way to adjust the mold so that the finished bait has a slit in the belly like the Mission Fish. I am trying to make a weedless swimbait. How can I modify the mold to include the slit in the belly? As always, any and all opinions and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Coosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Cut a piece of aluminum into the shape that you want and make a slit in the bottom of the mold for it to fit into. Make sure that you have the slit marked in the proper position before you cut the mold. Also, make sure that the aluminum is well polished and free from burrs or scratches. Slip the alminum into the slit in the mold and pour your baits. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coosa Redeye Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thank you for the response. I will try this as soon as I return home. Coosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 If you don't have a source of aluminum, go to the hardward store and ask for step flashing or see a roofer for a piece. I had left over step flashing from an addition I put on the house and had some left over. It worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Once I even took a 1/2" copper pipe coupling and flatened it out in a vise. I then cut it to shape and inserted that. Worked just fine. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
