fusionwerks Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hey guys, Im just getting started into the world of pouring my own baits. I have already duplicated my favorite dropshot worms using the POP method, however I think i need to go with a CNC mold for my favorite swim bait. The photo below shows what I'm after. Image #1: The original STYLE i want to match (Reaction Innovation Skinny Dipper 5") I used this image because the color shows the most detail. Image #2: The CNC mold I am looking at getting (5" Swim Ripper from BassTackle.com) Image #3: The final product of the mold Image #4: The color I want to duplicate (Money shot violet) My question is: How close does this mold look to the original? I can see that the ribbing on the top of the bait flows the opposite direction and has a smooth belly, but other than that I cannot find any other differences. Do you think it will perform the same way considering the differences? And finally.. What do you think the color is on image #4? Just clear plastic with glitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 as for them fishing any diferent you will have to decide they are to close for me too tell but im not a fish either?? LOL but your color is not clear it is white but ALOT less drops kindoa like you want a white smoke then use your flake to taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Just about my favorite bait! I fish it in the pads and yours won't tear up using medium like the originals do. I flip it, pitch it, etc. There isn't a way you can't fish this bait! Try 1 drop LC white to 2 cups plastic plus the flake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionwerks Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Just about my favorite bait! I fish it in the pads and yours won't tear up using medium like the originals do. I flip it, pitch it, etc. There isn't a way you can't fish this bait! Try 1 drop LC white to 2 cups plastic plus the flake The original is your favorite bait or are you pouring this mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscandy92040 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have a top pour RTV 3 " bait from LC....It swims great!!! So what if its flat ontop...3 color pour no problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have a top pour RTV 3 " bait from LC....It swims great!!! So what if its flat ontop...3 color pour no problem... I agree. I have all three sizes of LC swimbait and they all swim fine and catch bass and pickerel! Good value for the money. One thing I do is cut a slit into the front of the mold and insert the handle of a metal teaspoon before pouring. It creates a hollow in the body, easier for hook sets. I take a soldering iron, using the thin blade or a heated knife and close the front off. Cutting the silicone doesn't damage the mold. I've also inserted the handle into the bottom of the mold to accomplish the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 What do you think the color is on image #4? Just clear plastic with glitter? Looks like a little white, a little white pearl and some violet highlight to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse1378 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 i have the 4.75 size from LC it has a hookslot built in, no problems thus far on hooksets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) What do you think the color is on image #4? Just clear plastic with glitter? Looks like a little white, a little white pearl and some violet highlight to me. nope bryan it is just a light white with flake no highlights at all Edited March 17, 2011 by powerworm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) nope bryan it is just a light white with flake no highlights at all Interesting... looked like there was some violet in the pic. Wonder why they call it "money shot violet"? Edited March 17, 2011 by bryanmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionwerks Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Like I said before, I am new to this whole thing, but to add to the debate....I actually have and use the money shot violet color. It doesnt apear to have a violet colorant IN it. It's just a milky white transparent color, however, it does gives off a violet sheen when looked at from different angles. I think you guys refer to it as "pearl", but I can be wrong. Do you get that effect by using white pearl colorant? If so I guess I need to add that to my shopping list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Like I said before, I am new to this whole thing, but to add to the debate....I actually have and use the money shot violet color. It doesnt apear to have a violet colorant IN it. It's just a milky white transparent color, however, it does gives off a violet sheen when looked at from different angles. I think you guys refer to it as "pearl", but I can be wrong. Do you get that effect by using white pearl colorant? If so I guess I need to add that to my shopping list Sounds like hilite to me, but I haven't seen it in person, so it's hard to say. I guess now I'm going to have to go out to the garage and try to make it Edited March 17, 2011 by bryanmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionwerks Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Sounds like hilite to me, but I haven't seen it in person, so it's hard to say. I guess now I'm going to have to go out to the garage and try to make it awesome, let me know how it turns out. maybe kick down the formula after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionwerks Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I got antsy and bought the mold. I decided on the 2 cavity hand pour instead of the injection style 1 cavity since i would have had to buy the injector. It would have cost the same, and i only have intentions of doing single color pours. Plus i can pour 2 at a time. Wish me luck...I'll be here....waiting for the UPS truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 When you add the hi lite use just a small amount other wise it will yellow on you. I would also use MF pearlescent for the white part. Just add a few drops to it to get the milkie effect. The diffrance in the mold from I can tell is the ribs are different and the BassTackle one has a pattern on the head and tail section unlike the RI one. You need to pre heat the mold since it is a top pour mold also. Otherwise you will get bad pours and cold cracks on the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figueira Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) I got the mold it pours great and performs better, the bait as a hook slot that is deeper then the original better hook ups. I dont pre heat the mold and I dont seeem to have to many problems . Also the bait on the B.T as a thicker head lasat longer tThe colour has some violet hilite on it with black and holografic glitter. you can do laminated baits but you need a dual injector Photo of a friend with a 8lb on Okkechobee this year Edited March 19, 2011 by figueira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 JUST GOING BY THE 3 BAGS I HAVE OF THEM AND NOT ONE OF THEM APPEAR TO HAVE ANY HIGHLIGHTS AT ALL JUST PLAIN WHITE MAYBE THEY LEFT IT OUT OF THESE BUT THEY WERE BOUGHT IN 2 DIFFERENT STATES..MAYBE THEY LEFT IT OUT OF ALOT OF THEM??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
