bubbah rubbah Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 how many of you guys are making these? I just got one of Dels molds-(thanks del!) Im finding them tricky to make. the baits like to get a bubble on the last 2 inches below the spout... my guess is its a contraction issue. I guess i should have started with a smalller mold, but small baits are for sissies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 My guess is the 10" would be easier then the smaller ones. One thing that you have to pay attention to is, when the plastic starts to suck down into the cavity. Make sure to top it off before that happens. For startes, fill the mold until its level with the top of the mold. As you pour the next stick keep an eye on the cavities filled, once they start to sink, add a little to keep it level. Once they set up, cut the tops off and reheat them for the other sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampBaits Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 You could also pour half the bait, wait a few seconds, and fill the rest of the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 My guess is the 10" would be easier then the smaller ones. One thing that you have to pay attention to is, when the plastic starts to suck down into the cavity. Make sure to top it off before that happens. For startes, fill the mold until its level with the top of the mold. As you pour the next stick keep an eye on the cavities filled, once they start to sink, add a little to keep it level. Once they set up, cut the tops off and reheat them for the other sticks. exactly keep that spout filled also make sure your salt is mixed extreamly good. the 8 -12 stik bait molds due to the amount of plastic will shrink more than a 3-5 inch. also the 8-12 make awsum laminated baits, we use them for jerk baits with no salt in a rainbow trout pattern/color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbah rubbah Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I was topping it off, but i think i was topping it off too late and sealing in the bubble. These are going to be used for striped bass fishing up in new england and will be rigged onto a jig head. Im trying to emulate an american eel which is one of striped bass' favorite foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbah rubbah Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 bubble problem is fixed. like i thought i was waiting too long to top it off and i was sealing the air pocket that formed. thanks for the tips guys- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Feels good doesn't it bubbah. I bet you can't wait to try that thing on those stripers. Well.....welcome to pouring your own baits. Hopefully you wil get this feeling more often. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbah rubbah Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 hey saint, ive been pouring for a while, i just havnet posted on this site much and havent used aluminum 2 piece molds before.. i usually use RTV for open faced molds. Your right though, you cant beat the feeling of accomplishment, be it solving a problem or catching on your own baits.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
