Haebar Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Hi, I'm thinking of ordering one of Del-Mart's two-piece Senko-style molds when I get paid next week. What length is the most popular among bass fisherman in the southeast? I'm thinking of getting the ribbed mold. Does salt oxidize or corrode these aluminum molds? If so how do you take care of them? Thanks, Haebar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 I have three 2 part Stik molds form Del. Having poured close to 10000 baits so far, I have yet to see any oxidation from salt. You wont get a better made mold for that price anywhere. Dels molds helped us place 5th in a B.A.S.S. open tournament today. We used the 4.25 " stik bait (sinkos as we sell them as) in a watermelon with red fleck...a really hot color in Ontario this year. I think either the 5.25 or the 4.25 will sell really well for you and its got to be the easiest bait to make. Good luck and have fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 I have sold both the 4.25 and 5.25" THe 4.25 is used more often in the midwest and is requested more thean the larget baits. I have even had requests for them clost to 2". (dont ask me why) I would go for the 4.25. Less people buy the BIG baits, But they are nce to have too. Dels workmanship is A+, even his other molds made out of aluminum are killer. THe reaper also does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlizard Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Guys I am interested in getting one of dels senko molds also, but I was wondering how many I need to produce efficeintly? Whats the turnaround time per mold? Can one mold keep me as busy as possible or do I need 2 or even more? Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Del's molds are by far the best I have. I pour a lot of baby brush-hogs. One little secret I found was to put a light coat of mineral oil inside the cavities. This helps the plastic release from the mold much easier while still hot. The 4.25 inch senko mold is next on my list to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Lures Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Hey Kid depends on how many you are going to need to pour I sell anywhere from 100-300 a week and I only use 1 mold I usually make other things while I wait for them to cool. If you're gonna need more than 250-300 a week I'd say get 2 of them but thats just my opinion. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Slim Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Fireball, How long does it take on a DelMart mold after pouring to remove worms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Thanks for the compliments... I dont want to sound like a saleman (I hate that word) I have guys that have 4+ of each size and pour baits... The magic number seems to be 3 I am told... It seems that when they are done with the third mold they start to take the first apart and pull baits out.... I also know someguys that have just one and pour tons so its really up to your personal preference. Basscat thanks for that tip I am going to try it Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
