dj thrillz Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I have never tried dipping hollow body swimbaits before, but I would like to give it a try. I have been searching for a while now where I can purchase the dipping blades but I cannot find anything anywhere, other than regular tube baits.... Is this something that is made by the person, or are there some available for purchase somewhere? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Lure craft has one.My vote is to make them as you will need a few. Butter knife thing is good idea. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Here's a thread from a while back that might help. (Holy smokes - its almost 5 years old!) http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/10037-swimbait-molds/page__p__67347__hl__+dipping%20+blade#entry67347 If you're the handy type, like Bob suggested, you can form your own. The thread will probably help explain a lot. Do a search using the term "dipping blade" or "basstrix" for more threads and info. Good luck. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I've got some for sale in the classifieds. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj thrillz Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Ok thanks everyone, I kind of figured if it wasnt easily available then it was something that was made. Here is another question though, prolly a dumb one, but once the bait is finished, and you pull the blade out, what covers up the open hole? Do you just heat it shut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 i used old road signs and stripped off the reflective material with a torch and putty knife then took to local shop and had them cut into strips on their brake. i then used a bandsaw to rough shape the body then used a file on them to get the final shape then polished with some brown and green scotchbrite pads so i didnt have to worry about using worm oil on them everytime. i had them cut 12" long so i had a handle to hold onto and hold them in a styrofoam block to paint then redip. i used spinnerbait blades for the tails on the dipping sticks. my key was getting the plastic to run cool enough to give an adequate amount on the paddles of the tails. i use a heatband on a 10" candle mold to hold my clear plastic for dipping thats welded to a 12"x12" piece of aluminum plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj thrillz Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Sounds neat! How do you get the paddletail portion attached onto the blade portion? And then the handle to the paddletail? Is it made of the same material? Now I have yet another project to mess around with lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 2 part epoxy putty from northern tool the blades start out 12"x3/4" and i only shape the part to dip i leave the handle part alone. i also use thebandsaw to cut the spinnerbait blades to slide them over the blade then epoxy them in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 i used old road signs and stripped off the reflective material with a torch and putty knife then took to local shop and had them cut into strips on their brake. i then used a bandsaw to rough shape the body then used a file on them to get the final shape then polished with some brown and green scotchbrite pads so i didnt have to worry about using worm oil on them everytime. i had them cut 12" long so i had a handle to hold onto and hold them in a styrofoam block to paint then redip. i used spinnerbait blades for the tails on the dipping sticks. my key was getting the plastic to run cool enough to give an adequate amount on the paddles of the tails. i use a heatband on a 10" candle mold to hold my clear plastic for dipping thats welded to a 12"x12" piece of aluminum plate. No wonder I always get lost driving through Iowa.........It's all coming together now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj thrillz Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Lol.... Thanks again for the info, I just want a simple 3", and 4" with a basstrix type of shape. This is actually wifeys request, she loves dropshotting them but didnt like paying for them. I told her, "No problem...." lol. Now I have my work cut out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Why dont you just get a hollow body injection mold? Perfect baits every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 nothing in life is perfect everytime. neither is wrong somethings are just more creative than others 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj thrillz Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Why dont you just get a hollow body injection mold? Perfect baits every time. I dont inject my baits, or have the desire to start. I make my own molds, or have them machined and I pour over the top into all of them. If I have to spend $$$ just to make a few baits(mainly for my wife) I basically wouldnt do it, the dipping blade thing seemed like a cheap way to go. I just didnt know they werent available for sale and that everyone made their own. So now its a project that I hope I can accomplish lol. If not, no biggie I will just keep buying her basstrix since she is addicted to dropshotting them for halibut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I dont inject my baits, or have the desire to start. I make my own molds, or have them machined and I pour over the top into all of them. If I have to spend $$$ just to make a few baits(mainly for my wife) I basically wouldnt do it, the dipping blade thing seemed like a cheap way to go. I just didnt know they werent available for sale and that everyone made their own. So now its a project that I hope I can accomplish lol. If not, no biggie I will just keep buying her basstrix since she is addicted to dropshotting them for halibut. You have molds custom machined but you don't want to buy a $40 injector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Aren't the original Bass Trix straight tailed instead of paddle tailed? Any old blade cut out and a pair pf scissors should do that. No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj thrillz Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I didnt pay a dime for my machined molds, the beauty of having a partner taking a machining class in school. If anything, I pay for the silicone molds I make, that stuff gets pricey. All I am saying, is I was hoping there was a simple dipping blade to purchase so I can make these for my wife. I found out there wasnt, and that I had to make it myself. No biggie, I will try to. If I find it becoming too time consuming, or costly, I will just buy the baits my wife prefers instead of trying to make them. None of my baits are injected, none of them will ever be. It has nothing to do with paying for a $40 injector. Its a preference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 You took the time to find those, but it took me less than 30 seconds to find this by googling "Basstrix swimbait" "The Basstrix Paddle Tail Tube Swimbait is the original paddle tail swimbait. Several lure manufactures have tried but failed to perfectly replicate the Basstrix Paddle Tail Tube. The realistic finish, life like holographic eyes and natural swimming undulation is the reason why the Basstrix Paddle Tail Tube is the most sought after soft plastic swimbait!" Takes 30 seconds to google something to make sure you are correct before you open your flap and make a fool out of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Del over at Del-Mart used to make a really nice one. night give him a call and see if he can still make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I have to admit that I never even bothered to look up a Bass Trix as I really had no interest in them, but brushhog sent me this one in 2005 and said it was the BassTrix lure everybody was going nuts over up on the Delta. I had to look to find it, but I still had it on the back of my samples and inspiration shelf. None of these look like paddle tails either: http://www.tacklewar...ml?ccode=BSSTRX there was some before that 1 bob that were skinnier and more of a pinched tail not so well formed and they also were NOT a paddletail but some of us have been doing this longer than some have been alive did i just say that oops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I had one of the original blades that Del made. He got way overwhelmed with orders for them and stopped making them as he said they were too time consuming to make. I remember when they were so hot on e-bay, that one store in Texas made you buy $100 worth of other tackle in order to get a pack or two. I didn't have a knack for making them and quickly gave up. I'm better at instigating and being argumentative lately............carry on girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj thrillz Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Haha, everytime I scroll through posts of all subjects, there is always someone who likes to start something. Its all good, I do appreciate those who have given me some information I can start with. Thank you. And by the way, I just found out its the basstrix flash trix swimbait my wife loves to death, I guess that one does not have a paddletail. Its more straight. So I basically wasted a little time already trying to make a paddletail version lol. Oh well I will finish it anyways. Edited June 20, 2012 by dj thrillz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 same principle as i was telling you just leave the paddletail off and slide it off the blade then use a torch near it to soften the plastic tailend then squeeze it shut with a pait of pliers and trim like you want it???? just an idea BTW flashtrix has won me over 5K on missouri lakes in the early 2000's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 you can make those with baby spoons or similar......just snip off the spoon part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj thrillz Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Nice, thanks again fellas. Any recommendation on painting them(what type of paint, where to buy), havent researched it yet but if anyone is willing to save me the trouble I would also appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 i use a brand from japan a guy sent me when i sold him a dozen beaver molds. but if you will search the soft plastics forum here on TU it has been discussed at least once every 30-60 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
