Parishomme Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hello Well I haven't had any luck finding how to make a hoochie mold on line. there are plenty of other designs or ideas on how to design or make any kind of swimbait. I now have to ask the experts here at tackleunderground for your suggestions or ideas that would really help . or i will try designing one i have several ideas but havent tried them out yet when i do i will post them here thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 The first thing that comes to mind is that a hoochie is basically a really skinny tube, a dip or 2 on a 1/8" rod, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parishomme Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 just really suprised that there are no samples ,examples ,instructions, any where found! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Arnies Tackle Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Good timing - I designed one of those the other week. You are talking kokanee squids right? Use a mold with a center pin coming up from the bottom. Just use the offset feature for the thickness of squid you want on a revolved cut in solidworks. I have see them hand dipped as well. Let me know if you have more questions *edit to be more helpful Edited April 10, 2018 by Uncle Arnies Tackle Make my post actually useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parishomme Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Still no examples , pictures of molds or models ok i will try to make one thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Arnies Tackle Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Just now, Parishomme said: Still no examples , pictures of molds or models ok i will try to make one thanks Did you not see my post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parishomme Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 yes very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Arnies Tackle Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 This is what that was made on if it helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parishomme Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 just got this picture thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 uncle arnie can you make a mold for those bigger? looking for 5-6" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parishomme Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Great thank you for the info will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Arnies Tackle Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 3:25 PM, wiseman said: uncle arnie can you make a mold for those bigger? looking for 5-6" Yes - absolutely. I have been experimenting since then though - and I like them much better off a dipping rod. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parishomme Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Nice how long and thick is the dipping rod that you're using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Arnies Tackle Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Here is a picture of what I use - they are 3d printed then coated in UV cured epoxy. I apply the epoxy on my lathe then cure while its spinning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parishomme Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Awesome Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman2111 Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Uncle Arnie what kind of plastic would you recommend for making hoochies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmeister Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 The squid type saltwater baits from what I have seen appear to be dipped on a shaped rod in a solution closer to "Tool Dip" for tool handles than plastisol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
