BassnG3 Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Curious if anyone has seen or used a senko type two piece mold (or any other mold) that Bobs Tackle Shack often offers on e-bay. Just looking for any kind of feedback. Thanks. BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 I have also been watching these and i think they look great. They do not offer this mold on there website though, or atleast i couldnt find it. they reall have some good deals on aluminum molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbass Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I have one that I have poured some recycled plastic in, they came out great. I ordered a five gal from del and will try it with some good plastic next week. I have three molds from him that look like first quality to me. I asked del if he knew him and he said he did but not much else. I got the feeling they are not friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I tried one that he has, They work well and havent had any problems with it. I still like dealing with del since he has a good name and his customer service is great too. For the price you cant go wrong. Del's molds have more cavitys so you can pour more into the one mold. ( thats why he costs more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzerr Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 What is Bob's Tackle Shack web site name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 www.bobstackleshack.com He makes great molds and has excellent customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruan Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Hey Guys, I use Bob's tackle shop Senko's and he has made all of my molds. These baits work great and for the price you can't beat them. I have had a hard time putting them down and trying my own hand poured worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BumBaits Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I have bought several molds from Bob's Tackle Shack and have nothing but praise for the molds. Customer service is great and they are very friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzerr Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 I use Del's molds. They are easy to pour and the end product is awesome. I don't know how Del's is priced next to Bob's but the end product and easy production is what pays for the molds in my opion and my end product with Del's is second to none. Has anyone compared the two molds with speed and quality of the end product in mind (not just mold price)? Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflbasser Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 How close in shape are the end product of these molds to an actual Senko? They appear more squared off with a lot less taper in the pictures. Is this the case? Do they have a similar action as the real Senko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 You dont want to sell a exact duplicate of the senko, Gary has been sue happy just over the name, let alone the actual product. The Molds turn out great product and its up to you as the lure crafter to make it act like you want it to. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflbasser Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I agree, I would not want to SELL an exact duplicate of the Senko... But, I use the baits that I have been making myself. I'm not in this as a business. I personally like the shape and action of the Senko over other knock offs that I have tried. It's probably just a mental thing for me though... Of course a $.75 cent worm is going to catch fish better than a $.30 cent worm... Right?? Um... I don't hear anybody agreeing with me... :-) Anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 It's definetely a mental block , I have been selling and using the Stiks from Del's molds for over a year now and I will tell you there is one thing that will change your tune. Leave the Yammies at home and fish Del's for the whole day, if you catch fish...which you should, you will think differently about those other baits. Keep in mind, your baits have to be as close to Gary's as possible in softness and salt content to really make you a believer...that takes some time & practice to accomplish. I find the biggest difference is the plastics toughness (not to be confused with hardness) Calhoun is tough, even when poured as a soft bait...the trade off is salt release is not a fast as a Yammie. That being said, Yamamoto baits tend to lose their sink rate as the salt dispurses over time, Calhoun poured baits loose very little. As for the bass eating them, I dont use Yamamotos ( I hear they work very well though ) but there isnt much difference when you compare apples to apples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I got a nice little "informative" letter from Yamamoto the other day. Apparently, they don't like my senko name either. Wonder why?? I'm fighting it.......I'll lose.....but I'm fighting it. Isn't is sad to know that Yamamoto is losing money to other makers of their overpriced bait?? They must really be hurting for money (NOT!!). Wish I could get my hands on those *&^*&(&^%$*!!! Sorry......just had to vent a little. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 al, What is the name of you baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 It's an AlSenko. My argument is it's one word. In their letter, they claimed I was selling "Al's Senko". I know my voice won't stand up, but I'm fighting just 'cuz it ticks me off! I sent a letter back with my explanation and haven't heard anything yet. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Well Chris for your sake I truely hope it doesnt cost you anything more than asprin. and just a few moments. Good luck on defending our baits name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Go Chris! If they divided the name into two words AND added an extra 's', I doubt you will hear back. Sounds like a bluff....keep us informed. PS You might want to frame that letter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 I'm just surprised they've heard of me. I certainly don't pose any threat to Yamamoto. I'm just a drop in the bucket compared to them. We'll see what they say about my "informative letter". Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlizard Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Good Luck Chris, I dont think they have a leg to stand on....sounds like a real bluff to me. I have been warned by others that some people will try to scare you out of business.. Just hold your ground.. let me know if you need someone to help you argue.... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirmy Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 I see nothing wrong with Al's Worms (alsworms) calling Al's Enko (alsenko) or Al's Craw (alscraw) or whatever Al's wants to call its baits. keep up the good work Al! No disrespect to Yamamoto he makes a hell of a bait, but look in Bass Proshops new catalog or Janns net craft's or Barlow's for that matter. Thay all advertise them under different names. I think the name is what they are protecting and have every right to. I see no problem with your Enko Oh yeah, you ever see Wave Worms "tiki sticks"? I would like to see a copy of the fan mail you got if you wouldnt mind posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlystreamer Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 Hang in there Al, It's probably a big business ploy to try to scare you out of business. Heaven forbid you make a buck using a name that resembles their name. Don't think I'd put too much stock in it. Keep up posted if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbusta01 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Bobs molds are the best I have ever used keep up the great work bob. he has a website it is bobstackleshack.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 I buy a lot of molds from Bob, he is a really cool and friendly guy. And one hell of a machinist if I do say so myself. He has a lot more molds than what he lists on his website as well. I would have spent a lot more days skunked last year if I didn't have his reaper molds. The S@nko type molds he has are awesome, not "too squared off" as someone asked earlier. Everyone that sees the baits wants a bag of them...If you want excellent prices and service, not to mention FAST shipping, you can't go wrong at the tackle shack! He even makes some nice Z@pper style grub molds now. As far as Yamawhatsisname is concerned, he should leave nice people Like Chris alone and accept the fact that his torpedo shaped worm has become a household name. He should spend more time formulating plastics that don't fall off the damned hook every other cast or disintegrate after a bluegill farts on them. Can you say TOO MUCH SALT? People that try to monopolize small business sectors in this country should be tried for treason. Our country is built on free commerce and open competition...But I guess Mr. Yamawhatever doesn't like the fact that Al's makes better worms than he is capable of doing. Pardon the rant....I just fires me up that some moron would come after a guy that truly does make "Custom" baits. Keep Fightin' em Chris. I think I'll go bid on some Alsenkos on eBay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBob Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 My .02 on the Senko thing. Durability on the originals was always my problem. Fish one for an hour or so and they start to fall of the hook. Get bit and its for sure a gonner. Had much better results with BPS Sticko. Trick is they are all over the map on weight. This seems like a bad thing but actually it works good out for me cause I just take several bags and a scale and sort them into three different weight categories. The heaviest is identical to Senko, but the plastic is a little tougher so they hold up better. In shallow water the lighter baits fish great. My point is not to sell Stickos but to point out that Senkos aren't perfect. There's a lot of room for fine tuning for a home pourer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
