tjo243 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hey guys! First time posting, but have been lurking the site for along time, love the information on here. I have been making wooden baits for awhile now, and now I am in the process of making a resin bait, Mostly swimbaits. Although I have not made my first pour I am just running some things through my head that might cause an issue. The baits I am molding are fairly large and have a larger belly. I am concerned that when they hit the water they will flip upside down or sideways, I was wondering if anyone had a idea for keeping their larger resin baits straight up. I have heard of making them thinner at the bottom and thicker at the top but i want to keep the fat belly feature. Is it possible to pour one half of the resin with no MB (The bottom) and the other half with MB (The top). Another possible idea would just be positioning lead weights into the mold. Anything on what has worked for you guys in the past would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 The lead ballast will take care of the attitude. It is possible to fix the lead in the mold before pouring, but I have never tried. I have always drilled holes for the lead. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydoc Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I know larry dahlberg did it just that way in one of his videos...but can't remember which one http://www.makelure.com/HowTos.cfm Enjoy all his vids...very informational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjo243 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks for the info guys, I am familiar with the Larry Dahlberg video that is how I have done my wooden baits in the past. I think I will stick with that method and see how that effects the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 The lead ballast will take care of the attitude. It is possible to fix the lead in the mold before pouring, but I have never tried. I have always drilled holes for the lead. Dave x2. Your hooks will have a surprising impact on the balance too. I've tried pouring with lead in place, it is a major PITA. It's much easier to drill. Plus, sometimes the lead shifts around before you get to pour and can throw the bait out of wack. A drill press is your friend! if you plan to do several, get some modeling clay and position the bait's tail into a cast. I did this to help consistently drill at the same angle into the lure each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 x2. Your hooks will have a surprising impact on the balance too. I've tried pouring with lead in place, it is a major PITA. It's much easier to drill. Plus, sometimes the lead shifts around before you get to pour and can throw the bait out of wack. A drill press is your friend! if you plan to do several, get some modeling clay and position the bait's tail into a cast. I did this to help consistently drill at the same angle into the lure each time. That's the way I do mine too. The drill angle can be fine tuned by sanding the bottom of the casting. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
