Skimpy Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) I have nothing but good stuff to say about the ripper. It is an absolutely perfect chatterbait and swimjig trailer. I've been catching a lot of fish with the ripper. It is def a must have mold for your arsenal!!!https://youtu.be/4OLRgN19q1Q Edited June 10, 2017 by Skimpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Looks like a good bait, but I can get 12 cavities worth of laminate shooting 4" swimmer molds from Enforcer for the same price as 4 of those molds. Just really, really high for a single cavity mold but that's Do-It for ya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 3 hours ago, FATFLATTIE said: Looks like a good bait, but I can get 12 cavities worth of laminate shooting 4" swimmer molds from Enforcer for the same price as 4 of those molds. Just really, really high for a single cavity mold but that's Do-It for ya. Yeah I wish it was a multiple cavity mold and yes the price is a little steep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippinstick Mike Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I bought that mold this spring and have been really happy with it. The rings shoot great every time & No incomplete tails. My biggest fish this season was a,6lb 14oz large I caught on that bait. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I like the ripper too. Ya it's a bit expensive but the quality is there. I like the profile and it shoots great. A multi cavity would be nice and sounds like it's in the works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Yeah def a little expensive but its such an awesome bait !!!! Absolutely perfect for a chatterbait trailer !!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hi Skimpy....how close is the ripper to a kietech fat swing impact....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Pretty close. Only 3.5". I wish they made a bigger one also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Just got the ES version of the ripper mold that has 3 cavities. it does have the rougher sand cast finish , one thought has struck me has anyone taken metal polish to the inside and tried to improve the surface finish, as I understand it the surface finish makes it about impossible to get clear baits, with the ES version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 That guy skimpy has a utube video where he spray paints the mold with hi temp paint. He states makes the baits alot less dull....check it out.... Also how close do u think these baits are to the kietech far impact....other than size of course 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I found the video, that is a much simpler solution, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thatguyskimpy will get back to ya quick if you have any questions, he seems happy to help...check out his utube channel he has tons of vids and ive learned quite a bit...good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I dont have the ES ripper yet. The high temp spray does work. I still use the ES Swimbait mold that I sprayed in the video. In all honesty, im not sure the finish actually matters that much. yes the shiny looks better, but will it catch more fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I am not so much concerned about shiny, but on the do-it forum a guy had posted core shot baits and he had mentioned the the core was not showing through as well due to the surface of the mold. The first thing I thought of with the core shot bait was a clear body (silver and black flake) with a flo pink core /tail and call it rainbow trout. A more subtle version could be a clear with ( blue and red flake) with a pearl gold core shot call it brown trout. But I would agree anything solid color "shine" is irrelevant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 idk.....maybe shine would reflect light better and give a lil flash and on a swim-bait that isn't a bad thing....but glitter might off set duller finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 In the water you can't tell it's dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 I have both the cnc mold and the Essential mold. Both shoot perfect and the baits are the same. I don't know about a bigger one, but a smaller crappie size is in the works. The Paddle Tails come in big sizes. The 6” is a BIG piece of meat! It was really effective this fall for bass and Northern Pike molded in bluegill colors. I really like the action on those baits. I'm in the process of getting all the sizes to follow the shad cycle from small to mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 9:16 AM, Eol2014 said: idk.....maybe shine would reflect light better and give a lil flash and on a swim-bait that isn't a bad thing....but glitter might off set duller finish. Glitter isnt gonna shine as much thru dull. But it still should catch fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Rigging this type bait on a jig head or under-spin has been very effective for me. In this application, I think shine has value. Perhaps if rigged as a trailer shine wouldn't be as important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I have the 631 from Basstackle and it's very similar to the Ripper. I was having trouble getting air voids since it's a top inject until Mark Paulson suggested hitting the mold with Pam. Now they shoot quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Great timing....i just received this mold today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I bought the Ripper 3 cavity mold last week. It pours like a dream, and the baits are already fish catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Shot my first few yesterday, it's going to be a killer bait. Too bad I can't make it onto the ice for a few weeks. Now the problem is that I need a couple more molds so I don't have to re-heat plastic so many times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 11:23 AM, aulrich said: Shot my first few yesterday, it's going to be a killer bait. Too bad I can't make it onto the ice for a few weeks. Now the problem is that I need a couple more molds so I don't have to re-heat plastic so many times. And this is why I have no money.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Tell me about it.....i started out simply wanting to pour senkos.....next thing i know im at least 1800$ into my initial set up.....but no regrets it's the perfect hobby for me, esp in the winter...I really enjoy it and cant wait to catch my first fish on a bait I made 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
