CrawChuck Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Here's a couple of pics of my Big Frog and Huge Frog molds. The Big Frog is killer on big bass! Actually never made a Huge Frog as you can see there is no pourspace in the original mold. Might catch a huge bass but will need strong wrists and heavy tackle just to fish the thing! That's a standard ink pen between the halves for reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 hmmm...not sure the PETA folks will be happy about this Looks like a great mold and a nice bait. Assume you are running about a 5/0 EWG...any hook-up issues due to the size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 craw, How well do the legs pour? I am assuming you have to pour them with the mold apart before you pour down the hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 hmmm...not sure the PETA folks will be happy about this Looks like a great mold and a nice bait. Assume you are running about a 5/0 EWG...any hook-up issues due to the size? Hook ups were a problem till going with a Strike King Lightning Strike weedless hook. Stick a toothpick through the head sideways and run the hook in behind it. Catch fish all day like that with one frog. A little hair tied to the eye of the hook looks like the frog is chasing a bug. How well do the legs pour? I am assuming you have to pour them with the mold apart before you pour down the hole? Never had a problem with the legs filling. The body cavity is large and I guess there's enough hot plastic coming in to push it on down. Get some dents in the belly area from cooling unless you pour like a white in the belly and close it up and pour a green or pumpkin for the rest. I really like craws but to be honest this is the big bass getter of all my lures. Had a UPS delivery guy come in my shop once and bought one of these for his kid to play with while he fished. The story goes, he was fishing a tournament on the Arkansas river in the dead heat of summer and had a couple of hours left without getting bit. Thought what the heck and put the frog on and won the tournament with over 20 pounds. I guess I believe him cause he came back to the shop and spent over $800 buying up all the frogs on the shelf, LOL! An old buddy of mine we lost to Hodgkins some years ago put one on a texas rig and caught an 8 pounder on the first flip. Mad him smile real big and was his largest ever. Myself...I could tell you alot of stories too many to mention. Just will say that it's awesome when they roll up on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 LOL, That thing is huge, must be what about 12" long and 2.5 wide. What color do you usually pour in it ? I got a LC frog mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Pretty much stick with green or pumpkin, sometimes pour a white belly. That Huge Frog is in an 8 inch position with the legs contracted, don't know if I'll ever make it a production bait, maybe special ocassion . I usually cut the Big Frog legs a little at the joints to allow them to straighten out given short jerks to make it look like it's swimming. So real it's scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbasser Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 craw, do you have a pic of a poured bait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 I will have one in a few minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Can't wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactical bass Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 That's cool. Can't wait to see a pic of this thing... TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted February 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 The guy with most of my old molds and some poured baits is bringing my molds back in a little while, and a poured frog for me to get a pic. He says pouring baits made him sick. I guess he was not ventilated or used some bad plastic. So it will just be a little while longer. I'm glad to be getting my molds back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted February 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Here they are. My old molds are in pretty sad shape and I'm gonna have to remake all new ones. These are some baits my buddy had in a bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Good God that's a MONSTER! Very nice lookin' bait Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebait Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Crawchuck - I started pouring the 4.75" frogs this weekend and they came out perfect. For anybody that is curious about this frog mold, order one, you will not be disappointed....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 His 2 piece craw molds are excellent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Crawchuck - I started pouring the 4.75" frogs this weekend and they came out perfect. For anybody that is curious about this frog mold, order one, you will not[/u'] be disappointed....... His 2 piece craw molds are excellent as well. Glad you guys like them ...Any problems pouring? Please send me pics of your catches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8POACHERS2 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 hEY CHUCK WHAT IS THAT STUFF YOU USE ON YOUR MOLDS SO THE PLASTIC DONT STICK TO THE CERAMIC. THANKS IN ADVANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Envirotex Lite. Get it at hobby/craft shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8POACHERS2 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 How long does the enviro stuff last before you have to reapply or do you? thanks again chuck. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 As long as you don't pour plastic so hot that it's changed color you never have to worry about it. Some people apply a light brushing of scented worm oil to aid release. The baits peel out easy enough as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8POACHERS2 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks Chuck you da man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I have the same problems with indentions on my frog mold, but it works out for the best. Now I will have to modify the master to incorporate the dent. I was telling Lapala the other night that the dent always occurs in the throat of the bait. It ends up creating a "bill" and the frog will dive under the water slightly. It also creates a pivot point helping the hook drive upwards. Now I can't wait to fish some cat tails and pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
