Senkosam Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Has anyone noticed the Sweet Beaver mold in the newest LC cat.? I thought it was taken off the list after Andre stirred up law suit concerns. The flat side and partial side flappers should be enough of a design change to be able to sell the bait. (the fish don't care in any case.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 whos andre ? have you seen the mold ? how is the bait ?? its in my shopping cart there, im just waiting on some extra cash before placing a big order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipho Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 whos andre ?have you seen the mold ? how is the bait ?? its in my shopping cart there, im just waiting on some extra cash before placing a big order. Andre Moore is the owner of Reaction Innovations and creator of the sweet beaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I've seen baits from the mold and I'm not impressed. I've made two part POP molds with good results and though not as pretty as aluminum, produce good copies with full side paddles and good detail. I've made modifications to the tail which is more like the Ugly Otter. We dicussed patent protection last year on TU because the owner of Reaction Innovations threatened a law suit for any advertised copies of his Sweet Beaver. The threat kind of went away because of all of the modified k/o's that flooded the market, some turning out to be better baits IMO and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 i wasnt impredded with the lurecraft beaver mold the the cavity of the small side fins are to thin to get the plastic in unless its heated up to were its thiner.im glad i oreder one of each instead of the amount i normaly get of a mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 any other opinions on the lurecraft beaver mold ? this is good info to me. i was very close to ordering a few of theirs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 i would order one with your next order and try it its only around 11 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 sorry about the spelling on post#5 somebody was talking to me and wouldnt leave me alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 i have one. no problem pouring it. i just got it for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I bought one of the beaver molds when LC first came out with it. I haven't had any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Just a idea for those of us who only pour for urself. Make the beaver without the side flippers. Then in a home made mold make flippers. Then attach them with a worm welder!! I think it would work but to time comsumming for those who make thousands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Musky, to take your idea a step further, after you weld the flippers on, make a new mold and pour them complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Yes, In fact you could make them with two or three different type of flippers so you have different types of action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 i requested samples of the following molds from LC. when i get them, i'll report.... 5x587 - modified beaver 5x796 - beaver 5x833 - fully round senko 5x423 - curley tail lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawghunterbaits Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 To me it looks like lurecraft copied Netcrafts mold, they just added side fins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Would like to see some pics after you pour a few. The five inch below was poured from a POP two part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hey guys, I have one of Dels 4" two peice aluminum beaver molds and it makes a great bait. http://www.del-mart.com/shop/product.php?productid=16626&cat=340&page=1 I posted one in the gallery under Frankenbeaver TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Follow the link, it will take you right to the page on Dels site. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominousone Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Please be very careful with the fully round senko mold. I burnt my hand really bad with that mold. I have poured exactly 1 bait with that mold and never plan on pouring another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 ominousone, Which mold do have? Who is it made by? TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 he is saying that he has the fully round senko mold from lurecraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I've been using LC's beaver molds. I never have any trouble with the side fins, they're always perfectly formed every time. I hand poured 300 small beavers this weekend and not one bad fin. Now, here's the secret: Hold the mold at the head and tail end and flex the center slightly upward. This will cause the side fins cavities to open up. Then pour your side fins first in both cavities quickly. When you release the mold, the closing action of the cavities will actually draw the plastic down into the bottom of the fin, and pretty well all in one motion, the first fin you poured, pour the tail and the body halfway up, then go directly to the next cavity tail, do the same as you did with the first, topping them both off. I have 10 molds of the 3 1/4" and the 4 1/2" and have made a massive amount of these baits, a lot of them using Lee pots. With a little practice it's hard to tell the difference except for the flat side, just don't flex your mold too much or you will split the silicone cavity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbass1 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I have all 3 sizes of the LC molds. I put a small rod under the center of the mold and press down to open the fins to make them easier to pour. No problems and a real good bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
