bobothewizard Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Anyone know if these molds are half decent? Im trying to find a swimbait mold as close to the basstrix ones that i can get and he has a few swimbait molds but the pictures are not very clear. I have a few other molds in the shopping cart such as a trailer mold, beaver mold and such. Just wanting to see your opionions before i go ahead and submit the order. Also if anyone knows of the model number of the lurecraft swimbait mold that would best match a basstrix bait please let me know. Either way i have to order a whole lot of colors off him but was going to throw a few plastic molds in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 if your looking for a swimbait mold like the basstrix, i definatly wouldnt look towards lurecraft. ive talked to them several times about this same subject. none of their molds that ive found are even close. they are the makers of the poor boys silly rabbit swimbait. that's the mold that is going to be closest to the basstrix, however they will not sell that mold. all others are not even close. they have said that in the next month or so, they will have one that will be close. id wait until then. i do like their molds. and the price is right ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltrout Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I use some of thier molds and they work great for me. Obviously not as good as Aluminum but for $10 they are well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobothewizard Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Cool, thanks a bunch for the input, now if i can just find a straight tail finesse worm mold on there site for a shaky head application ill be extremly happy. They need better pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 bobo, If you call them they will send samples from different molds. That way you can better decide. They do have a 4" straight worm that I use but right off hand I can't remember the #. Don't be afraid to purchase any of their molds. If you want completely round baits then go with alum. Del or Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empire247 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 the lurecraft 5x869 swimbait mold is moldeled after the basstrix with the only exception is its a solid bait instead of hollow, pours easy also, you can find it in thier 2008 catalog. brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Just my opinion but the 5X869 looks nothing like the basstrix....more like a silly rabbit or silly bunny...which are poor examples of swim baits. I'm sure it pours easy like all their molds but won't be like a basstrix. The 5x869 is 3 1/4 inches. Again just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxfish Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have some of the Lurecraft swimbaits molds and the end result is nothing like a basstrix, however, after experimenting with coloring etc, we are getting some action on these baits and they are a lot easier to make. As for the finesse worm, try the 5x027 4.5 and ask for the modified version. Its a 4 cavity mold with more meat in the head of the bait and I paid 10.95 per mold and also got a discount for ordering over 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 For the price, they are really great molds. Ask for samples from some of the molds you are interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 how do they provide samples ? they send you samples of the baits the mold produces ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yep, they will send you samples from the molds. Call in your order for colors, etc. and ask for a few samples. They have always been real nice to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I've been completely happy with all the lurecraft molds I've bought...they are always good quality and the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobothewizard Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Guys, your input is amazing. Thanks a bunch, I went ahead and ordered some molds with confidence thanks to everyones replys. I actually ordered the swimbait mold that was mentioned in this thread. For $10 what can it hurt. Once someone comes out with an actual mold that will match the basstrix, either hollow or not, ill go ahead and jump on that one too Again, thanks a bunch for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Molds are not hard to make. You can easily make one out of plaster either one or two part....and you can actually make it have a hollow cavity...give it a try...there is lots of info on this site about making molds. Catching a fish on a lure I made from a mold I made adds to the enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
