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making molds for making plastic baits, what are the best products?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 7:09 pm
im going to try my hand at making baits but step one is buying or involves creating the molds. i dont want to buy the expensive cnc aluminum molds, and those plastic single bait molds dont have the multi cavity pours i want to do, so making my own seems to be the best way to go.
i am planing to try to make a 5 cavity mold for 3" paddle tail swim baits and im trying to do this on a small budget.
for those of you who make your own baits and make your own molds, what do you like best for quality of the mold and durability against accidental drops etc.?
i would also love any feedback on the best place to get my plastics supplies at minimal costs.
i am planing to try to make a 5 cavity mold for 3" paddle tail swim baits and im trying to do this on a small budget.
for those of you who make your own baits and make your own molds, what do you like best for quality of the mold and durability against accidental drops etc.?
i would also love any feedback on the best place to get my plastics supplies at minimal costs.
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Posted on 3/21/18 at 7:21 pm to keakar
Man, you really want to make that motor oil paddle tail. 
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:06 pm to keakar
Back in the day they used plaster of Paris. All of my molds were machined aluminum. There really is no comparison in quality.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:35 pm to sloopy
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Man, you really want to make that motor oil paddle tail.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:41 pm to keakar
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:43 pm to keakar
I thought this was all sorted out..?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:28 pm to keakar
You got it bad
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:31 pm to Uncle JackD
sorted
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:46 pm to headedwest21
ya, i had that one bookmarked
thinking i might want to just buy it but i'll need 2 of them so i can do 6 at a time.
still interested to know about some type of mold making. be fun to create something different
maybe the fish will like it 
thinking of getting the do-it molds for the jig heads too so i can make some with better 4/0 hooks. havent found any multi cavity with all the same size yet. wanting to get some for 1/4oz and then some 3/8oz sets
i have a feeling this turns out to be like a thing where its fun to play with for a while and then, not so much.
thinking i might want to just buy it but i'll need 2 of them so i can do 6 at a time.
still interested to know about some type of mold making. be fun to create something different
maybe the fish will like it thinking of getting the do-it molds for the jig heads too so i can make some with better 4/0 hooks. havent found any multi cavity with all the same size yet. wanting to get some for 1/4oz and then some 3/8oz sets
i have a feeling this turns out to be like a thing where its fun to play with for a while and then, not so much.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:48 pm to Uncle JackD
yes, i decided to make my own hard to find jigs 
Posted on 3/22/18 at 3:55 pm to keakar
Tackle warehouse?
Posted on 3/22/18 at 4:35 pm to keakar
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expensive cnc aluminum molds
they dont seem that expensive to me...$30 to do it right?
i'll confirm, the plastic molds are complete crap
Posted on 3/22/18 at 4:35 pm to keakar
You're telling me that you have so much free time on your hands that fishing isn't enough? You're going to spend valuable time, that could be spent putting fish in the boat, making your own lures out of molds?
Man, I wish I had TOO MUCH free time.
Man, I wish I had TOO MUCH free time.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 6:11 pm to Homey the Clown
For a good swimbait mold you will need a two piece Cnc mold and a hand injector. I used to get my stuff from bearsbaits for the most part. For the record I had my own hand poured bait company before I sold it.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 6:21 pm to Janky
No shite, huh? Thats pretty cool. I can barely use the baits, much less make them
Posted on 3/22/18 at 6:27 pm to Homey the Clown
rainy weather, 25mph winds and gusty, fronts passing through, lots of times its not good for fishing to spend at home making baits.
plus i am retired, so ya, i got lots of free time to play around with trying to make my own plastics
plus i am retired, so ya, i got lots of free time to play around with trying to make my own plastics
This post was edited on 3/22/18 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 3/22/18 at 6:32 pm to keakar
Well keep us updated on this little hobby you are pursuing. I think making your own baits is cool, i just definitely dont have the time or patience right now. One day when im retired maybe ill take it up. But im interested to see how yours come out
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