Crappie85 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Hi im getting into making soft baits for fishing crappie and perch. Is there any that you guys recommend trying I have a 2 1/2 curly from bears i like that works well. I also have crappie dancer and split tail grub twister tail from jacobs baits. I notice that the crappie dancer tails get ripped of quickly by fish its ok but have to be sure to have a lot of them on hand to switch out. Any molds that you guys recommend for crappie or perch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Bass tackle 2.4" stinger swimbait. And get the tail mold. It's cheap and works Awesome. Do-it 2.5" swim fry. And Do-it mayfly are both killer crappie baits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Jacob's stinger is all that I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc1 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 http://www.shopbaitjunkys.com/Crappie-And-Panfish_c_161.html you'll thanks me later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I noticed you said you were losing tails . There are a lot of molds that the tail is thin and i have used a lot of Jacobs molds as well as others at least some from almost everybody . The ones that pesky perch steal are the ones i shoot in medium or hard plastic . Being that thin of a tail you won't lose enough action to matter by going a harder plastic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappie85 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Yes i loose the tails on the crappie dancers to little dink perch that hit it half dozen times per cast really annoying. The fish hit the tail for sure but i retrieve it back with out a tail. I like the idea of trying a harder plastic ive been using medium for all my baits... Im assuming the plastic is more difficult to tear the harder it is correct?? Edited August 2, 2017 by Crappie85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Do-It 2.5" Swim Fry is a great bait. Caught lots of fish on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The 669 stinger is a great mold shoots 14 at a time . Works well with the twin injector also. I have 5 of these now and also have one that has the curly tail same body but has a curly tail we shoot 8 baits at a time in it. I also have 2 molds from Jacob's they shoot 10 at a time the body is a little more rounded it has eyes and is 2 " don't remember the name but it is a baby shad mold, good starter and is cheaper. caught a lot of fish on these. The 669 is worth the extra money these are the ones buddies ask for. LOL Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappie85 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Sounds like the stinger type is common you guys shooting your stingers in medium plastic or going with the hard plastic?? problems with the tails being eaten off?? i noticed that the 669 stinger also has a laminate plate is that how you make them 2 toned? very interesting mold got me thinking.... Edited August 2, 2017 by Crappie85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamafan2277 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have been shooting my Stinger in the Baitjunky's medium. So far my tails have held up quite well. I can get quite a few fish off 1 bait. I use a dual injector with mine but did order the lam plates as its hard for me to keep 2 colors hot enough with just 1 microwave right now so the lam plates make it easier by just heating one color at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappie85 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Im getting low on plastic so im going to order more from bait junkys . I really like that 669 mold though might have me sold on that too thanks guys for all the input widen my view a little much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I don't like the lam plates i have tried them and had them to split where they come together. Plus lot of trouble to shoot and take the halves out and then shoot it again. I use the twin injector i heat both cups in the microwave to 350 F at the same time i then put them on my pancake grill to keep temp to about 300 F then i start shooting. if it is too hot it will mix not lam, I did just notice the tail mold i may order one if the price is right. I use Medium plastisol as of now Baitjunky's. It is doing good and i have not had any problems. I did have some problems with another company if u pm i tell u . U will like the 669 mold it is a very good mold i also use a carpenter vise to clamp my molds u mount them on your bench they have rods on each side they will set on them and will hold 4 or 5 molds at a time. PS i have not lost any tails with this mold Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 The stinger swimbait and the 669 stinger are very similar baits. The 669 can be laminated and the tail is flat the horizontal way and the stinger swimbait can not be laminated and the tail is flat the vertical way. Both are great baits and the 16 cavity tail mold is only around $20 so it's worth buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappie85 Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I ordered the 669 with lam plate and tail mold from bass tackle and 3 gal of plastic from bait junkys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappie85 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Bass tackle had the 669 mold to me with in a couple a days. I shot them today and wow I'm impressed with the mold, lam. plate, and tail mold. Every thing seems to be perfect with the design thanks guys can't wait to get them wet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappie85 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I tried the stingers today caught one 18inch large mouth, jack perch and a mess of crappie today on them. i was sitting on top of school but none the less i caught them and didnt loose any tails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
