Anatomy of Bad Mold

I really like that Bob, it gives the ability to do a double skirt if one would so choose. 

25 minutes ago, smalljaw said:

I really like that Bob, it gives the ability to do a double skirt if one would so choose. 

 

I had not even thought of a double skirt.  That's a good idea.  My thought was to make it a really secure bait holder for those guys who want to put a big chunk of plastic under the skirt.  Its even more versatile than I thought.  LOL.  

Bob I like the three barbs, it's the first thing my eye was drawn to. 

How well does it hold a bait? 

It would be interesting to do a pull test with yours and the other guys.

10 minutes ago, fshng2 said:

Bob I like the three barbs, it's the first thing my eye was drawn to. How well does it hold a bait? 

 

I don't know.  I haven't actually used it for that.  I actually made it to fill a particular fishing niche of my own just as a giant colorado blade spinner bait.  The bait keepers were kind of an after thought based on something else I was working on.  

 

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It would be interesting to do a pull test with yours and the other guys.

 

NOOOOOOOO!  If we do a comparison and mine doesn't hold as good I will be forever shamed.  LOL.  

I reality it would destroy a small bait, but would probably work pretty good with a big fat bait.  The problem I am having so far is the powder coat is too thick and fills in behind the cones to much.  That's a bait making issue though.  Not a mold making issues.  I need to get some fluid beds setup and see if I can get a lighter coating.  I could always switch to paint instead.  

 

 

Edited April 29, 2017 by CNC Molds N Stuff

1 hour ago, CNC Molds N Stuff said:

The bait keepers were kind of an after thought based on something else I was working on.
In reality it would destroy a small bait, but would probably work pretty good with a big fat bait.  

 

 The problem I am having so far is the powder coat is too thick and fills in behind the cones to much.  That's a bait making issue though.  Not a mold making issues.  I need to get some fluid beds setup and see if I can get a lighter coating.  I could always switch to paint instead.  

 

I was thinking fat like a Berkley saltwater 6" grub.  It measures 1/2" dia. between the ID of the ribs and has an awesome ribbon tail.

 

If it were me I would just powder coat the head, and forget about the barbs as they are covered anyway. 

   hmmm. 

If you teach me how to CNC lead molds i might be able to help you out here.... Hahaha! This stuffs awesome by the way!

Mold layout looks good to me. Are using a ladle?