Painter1 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Does anyone here make a Largemouth Bass version of a Mr. Whiggley swimbait? Maybe 6 to 8 inches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferree Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Picture please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Picture please. It's a method as much as it is a bait, Larry Dahlberg has a YouTube video series on how to make the master, mold and pour a "mister whiggley" pretty informative too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Here is one of his video tutorials. I am just wondering if anyone is actually making these. If so, how well do they actually work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I made one 4" similar rig couple years back . Where he twisted the wire around the tube I left it longer and twisted a hook on . Then burried the hook in the silicone mold for a molded in hook . Might add I did not make a seperate tail mold .Cuzz I'ma lazy old poot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 How well did it work? I would love to try one out but don't want to make it and think a 10" model is too big. I would happily buy one to try if someone here makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 C'mon, somebody on here is just dying to make some of these, and send one to me to for testing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Does anyone know what the blue mold material is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Does anyone know what the blue mold material is? Hey Smallie I had the same question, the answer is: It is the Plat 55. The downside of the Plat 55 is that it is highly recommended you degas (vacuum) the rubber to remove the air as it is really thick. The alternative to that rubber in a silicone that does not require degassing is the Quick Set. This would be a much stiffer rubber that is great for 2 piece molds that does not need to be vacuumed. Note; It does not appear that Larry carries it on his site but it is on Alumilites corporate site. Edited September 28, 2013 by Gon2long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thanks Gon2long - I have been using OOMOO 25 for my silicone molds and it makes a flimsy two piece mold with it's 25 durometer. That quick set looks interesting and with the durometer at 40-50 will be significantly stiffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Larry Dahlberg is one clever guy. It's always fun to see how he solves problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 A lake fork magic shad is similiar.to mr whiggley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Larry Dahlberg is one clever guy. It's always fun to see how he solves problems. I hear ya there Mark I just wish I had the free resources that he enjoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 He's worked a lifetime to get the sponsors who give him all his "free" stuff. But it must be nice...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Oh absolutely and he's pretty creative that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 He is a clever guy with a LOT of big fish experience. I sent an email asking if he minds if I fool around with making a similar lure. I still have to figure out how to rig hooks in it, but I will wait to hear if there is any heartburn about the project first. I'm guessing he would not have made a series of videos about it if he wanted to keep it to himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I don't see you having anything to worry about with regards to that bait. Mr. Wiggly was found in many shelves at Wally World for a time period probably pushing 10 years ago before being bought out and discontinued. (but no eyes). The eye trick has been used for some time also on various baits (pen insert and smaller craft store eyes). I like his videos but it isn't anything I haven't seen here on TU over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
