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  1. jigging spoon mold

    in Hard Baits

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    Thanks, I saw that one and I was hoping to find the mold that had the scales but I can get around that.  I like the idea of having that roller swivel built in.  What size roller swivel do you think the jiggy twitch uses?

  2. jigging spoon mold

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    This may be in the wrong section, please advise if so.  I am  looking for a jigging spoon mold to duplicate "jiggy twitch it HD spoon" sold at bass pro/Cabelas.  2 5/8 in length and 1 oz.  any help would be appreciated.  

     

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  3. very new to plastic

    in Soft Plastics

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    Big thanks to u guys and this site again.  between the search and a few simple questions and answers, I poured my first soft plastic.  One lesson learned and dumb on my part...... shake the color well before adding ......   I am very happy with the hardness of the plastic even with salt and glitter added.  The test will be on the water to see how well they hold up to a hook.  Again, thanks for the help!!  I am sure I will have more question in the future lol

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  4. very new to plastic

    in Soft Plastics

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    2 minutes ago, mark poulson said:

    A cheap digital thermometer from Amazon.  Stir the plastic before you take it's temp, because microwaves heat from the inside out, so you won't get a true temp if you just measure the surface.

    that you stick in the plastic?  or is that a thermal?  thanks Mark

  5. Shaping baits with router

    in Hard Baits

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    On 4/11/2020 at 9:47 AM, rui said:

    Hey guys,

    I am trying to shape some baits using a router, but both sides are not coming out exactly the same. When routing the first side the bearing runs along the flat edge of the bait. I then flip the bait and route the other side, now the bearing runs along the previously routed edge causing the second side to be slightly different. Hope that makes sense.

    Am i doing something wrong?

    Any tips or ideas on how to get both sides the same?

    use a bull nose bit.  

  7. very new to plastic

    in Soft Plastics

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    sorry to have to ask but I searched and can't find a thread.  I will be using 4 ounces of plastic and need some starting points.  How long do I need to microwave?  how many drops of color? how much salt ?  is the color and salt added before or after heating?  Thanks in advance for getting me headed in the right direction.  Tally

  10. Shimano Calcutta 200A reel handle

    in Rod & Reel building & repair

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    I need a few parts for a Calcutta 200 reel.  Everything from the friction washer out including the handle.  It would be a total of 5 parts.  I would even be interested in buying the entire reel (old one that doesn't work) even if it is past repair.  I have called Shimano and none of there repair outlets have the handle.  OR..... if someone knows of an aftermarket handle that will fit a Calcutta.  Thanks in advance

  12. Mann's Classic Spinnerbait wire size

    in Wire Baits

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    That spinnerbait in Hank Parker's video looks like the one Blades was making.  I know Blades and Parker are friends and have fished together and Blades was looking for him to endorse that spinnerbait.  Maybe Blades will see this and chime in.  As far as the "classic", I think that wire was an .028.  I make a spinnerbait on .028 and the vibration is incredible and it is a fish catching machine!  There is a down side to light wire:  Every fish will tear up the lure and need to be re-formed by hand or put a small bender in ur boat. Eventually the vibration will cause the "R" bend to break.  Most store bought spinnerbaits are on .035 so they don't bend or break....... but light wire catches more fish!!

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  15. Any "REAL" custom crank bait makers left?

    in Hard Baits

    Posted

    On 2/25/2019 at 2:23 PM, Vodkaman said:

    Apologies Tally, the subject has wandered. I suggest that a new topic be opened if people want to talk about hunting. I opened one yesterday, so I will go there now and add a reply to Tarheelfishing88.

    Dave

    hey.... I have no problem with a thread going in different directions..... I might learn something...... retaining is a different story lol

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  16. chatterbait gurus please chime in

    in Wire Baits

    Posted

    1 hour ago, edgecrusher said:

    It’s a figure 8 link, I open it up, put the hook in it, close the hook end, I then open the other end a little and sit it where the eye of the hook would go.

     

    i used a file on the hook shaft area, was getting heavy flash, now it’s good.

     

    i open the eye up after casting, powdercoat, slip the blade on, and then close the eye while powdercoat is still tacky, before curing, figure the powdercoat bonding with the eye might give it some more strength.

    what size link are you using?  is this what you are using?  https://barlowstackle.com/Connector-Links-P835/

    you filed the mold because the 5/0 hook shaft was to big??

    can you share a picture of how this looks in the mold?

    thanks.... good info

  17. chatterbait gurus please chime in

    in Wire Baits

    Posted

    3 hours ago, edgecrusher said:

    Poison tail works well, that’s a 5/0 gamakatsu spinnerbait hook.

     

    zman don’t appear to have extended the patent to Australia luckily.

    7A042FE0-A0E6-4489-BBFB-9B8992A33BF6.jpeg

    that looks nice and you are lucky but I doubt their patent goes outside the U.S....... when you open the eye, did you have to modify the mold a bit to except the hook eye?  just trying to beat the trial and error lol

  23. chatterbait gurus please chime in

    in Wire Baits

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, 21xdc said:

    I'd use 1 split ring and a turned eye hook. 

    woohoo... that is why this site is good.  I had eliminated the flat eye from my thoughts because of direct connect.  Thanks!!!! I believe I am on the right track now without getting in trouble lol.  

     

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