kidlizard Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Hey Del, I know we talked before, but I am ready to discuss some custom molds. If you could email me at your convienance please......john_huffman@kidlizard.com or kidlizardbait@yahoo.com Anyone who would like to comment on thier experiences with dels molds, I would love to hear them. I have seen some of products and they look great. The questions I have are, how much does heat build up in th molds slowing down your cycle time? Also anyone who uses the senko molds, how exactly do those work with pouring pots? Pictures are welcome also. Thanks alot John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Lures Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Hey john they are great and you've seen some of my lures from them. The senko style is the best I have and I only have one more which is the flippin worm mold 6" and my prostaff guys love that worm. I noticed after you pour about 60-100 baits in the mold it does get hot but doesn't affect the curing time that much a little hot to handle but nothing a pot holder can't fix. You need to take the four screws out of the base of your pot and reverse the direction it is pointing. Just flip it around and put the screws back in. Next you will have to mount the pouring pot to a fixed table or something cause it won't stand up on it's own anymore. The only bad thing about the mold is you have to keep an eye on the worms when they start cooling they shrink therefore you must add plastic before it sinks in too far or you will get an air pocket at the head of the bait. I goofed on some but it actually makes a good starting point for your hook and does not affect the baits in the water just doesn't look great. If you have anymore questions shoot me an email I'll explain the best I can. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 John on custom molds I have had molds that have gone out fast and then I have had some problem molds take an extremly long time(4+ months) Some of the custom stuff has been way beyond my expertise in programing and I have had to learn some new ways in programming.... Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 I have several of dels molds. They are A1 as far as craftsmanship and quality. Htey do cost you, but you get what you pay for. The pots work fine for pouring, But I use a pyrex cup it pours faster. But I do use a pot for pouring them with diffrent color tips. Watermellon and flo yellow tip. Just time the pour from the pot to get the color length uniform. then top off with the pyrex cup. His open face molds are good too. I wouldnt have any problem recomending his stuff. Not only that but he also makes things right if somthing does go wrong. Great person to do buisness with. Im sure that anyone here would say the same thing. He is a good guy with a good business. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlizard Posted June 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 Thanks Guys, I have emailed dell about some custom work, and I will probably be getting some of his standard flippin worm molds. (hope you dont mind Fireball) I hate to offer the same thing as someone else, but my pro-staff is demanding a finesse type straight worm, and those look like the best I can find molds for. I will let you know how it turns out. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 If your looking for that 4 1/2" finesse worm, I can tell you I have 2 molds and the taper and the softest plastics both work well together. I got them for a song and dance with other lures from funny farm tackle, This mold really doesnt heat up like the sinko mold. That one will get quite warm to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 I have Del's Baby Brush Hog mold and am very pleased with it. Plastic comes out smooth and uniform. If I have a big pour, I'll place the mold in cool water. Not only his molds, but all my molds. (not my plaster ones) Just make sure no water gets in the mold. If the water starts warming up, I'll add a few ice cubes. Later.......kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finger Lakes Bait Company Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 I just got the 5-1/4" Stik mold from Del-Mart. This mold is AWESOME !! I poured some trial baits and they came out perfect. Thanks for a quality product. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneida charters Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 DEL AND APRIL OF DEL-MART MOLDS ARE THE GREATEST THING TO FISHING SINCE THE INVENTION OF THE PROPELLER, THATS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcald10 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I have a couple of del mart mold and the 2 piece worm mold I have with the straight paddle tail is awesome since your in KY if you want to try it out let me know I don't pouR a lot of them except for my own use so I can spare it for a little while. MARK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinfool/2 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I have 5 of Dewls molds there all great. had a problem poring one called Dewl gave me a tip and offered to rework the mold never have a problem with his molds. he backs what he makes . if you get one from him and don't like it Dewl has a good name out there you can probably putit on here and sell it in a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneM Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I have one of Dels Senko molds and it is awesome Del and April are great people to deal with and I will be purchasing more molds from them in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGETBIT2 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Even though Del thinks we at GetBitLures got a beef with him, We think his molds are top notch. And I would recommend them to everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 i have 5 molds from del and another one coming, they make a great looking bait. hey del you ever get me logged on to you forum. daveh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I have 3 or 4 molds from Del, and am happy with them. He went out of his way to help with a mold I had trouble with and is working to get what I need, I have no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I have three 4 molds from Del (3 of which I bought on ebay) and they are all great! I would highly recommend him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Del have to say im impressed! I have not had a lot of biz with you just once EVERY THING RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! Thank you del. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Wow this one got dug up from the grave... 2003:) Git quite a few of them all good;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratmanv Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Have a half dozen myself, all awesome molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Wow this one got dug up from the grave... 2003:)Git quite a few of them all good;) That is one of the many benefits of search function - you have access to posts for over 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
