Bass Tackle 631 Or 626 Swimbaits, Hand Pourable?

[Fish N Chips]

I was looking for a smaller swimbait mold to use as a rock fish "fly".  I have been using a 3" big hammer swimbait with good success rigged weedless in the kelp but they get chewed up quickly.  I really like the 631 and 626 molds but was curious if anyone has had any luck hand pouring either with a top injected mold?  I saw Franks review on the 631 and it definately makes me lean toward that mold, although the 626 is quite a bit cheaper.  I have been using the bug eye shad and love the mold and ease of pouring, and was curious if these would work similarily?  I am just not set up for injecting baits, and do enjoy the simplicity of hand pouring.  Thanks!

[Frank]

For sure you won't be able to hand pour the 631. I have the 626 and you should be able to hand pour it but the gate is pretty small and might be a challenge. The 631 may be a bit pricey but is well worth the money. In fact it's been my best selling bait for more than a year now. But if you are worried about durability it may not be for you as the tails get ripped of easily. Frank

[Ferree]

Frank,

 

Do you link the standard or blunt nose 631?

[Fish N Chips]

Thanks Frank. I am likely going to break down and get into the injection. I just do it for the hobby, so it is harder to justify the start up cost. I really like the professional look of the injection baits. Perfect appeals to me although I doubt the fish care that much. LOL

Ferree, I like the look of the regular nose myself. I am planning to run it as a drop shot bait. You can always cut off. the nose to put it behind a lead head, much more versatility.

[Frank]

Like Matt said you could just cut the nose off and my customers do if they'd want to use a jig head.