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Great point Smallie, noticed that when I was testing them out. Well, I didn't have much luck tonight. My biggest problems with tubes is that I can't get a uniform dip - I always get runs, clumps, bubbles in them. I let the excess plastisol drip off from the bottom and when I hang them I always get this solidified drip on the head of the tube. My other problem is getting the finished tube off the rod afterward without rolling them off like a condom (excuse the analogy). I'll go back thru all the tube posts to figure out what the hell I am doing wrong. Oh, and the head of the tube is quite squared off compared to any regular tube, should I have ground the rod round before dipping? Here's the pic of the "1 and only" I could salvage from the 8 that I dipped, lol. Thanks Don

Thanks to Bojon and others' posts regarding tube dipping and Bojon's horizontal method I managed to get 8 of them made this aft and I'm gonna try to find time to dip some tubes tonight... wish me luck. Used 3/8" aluminum rod (4" flipping tubes) and drilled in metal coat hanger for handles. Didn't have JB Weld so I crazy glued 'em in, think that'll hold for a bit? Don

ATTACK OF THE 3 YEAR OLD POST!!! Cover yer heads boys! Seriously, some great threads here and I too enjoy searching thru old posts for tidbits of info...

Anyone know how to take the right (handle side) sideplate offs this reel? Can't seem to be able to remove the handle, there are no screws like most other Quantum reels. I've removed two screws on the inside right of the reel frame, and removed the stabilizer bar that connects the left and right side. I'm stumped right now. Does it "twist" off like the easy access left side? This is the reel in question: Thanks!

Well done Del! Thanks for the pics.

That's a great looking bait Mike, is that bottom one made the same way? D.

I second that BB143. Kinda confused as to that whole process, sounds like it works like a charm though. A pic or two would be greatly appreciated.

Then why not send it to him in a personal message if you don't want replies from others? Wasn't moderating at all so don't be:pissed:with me dude. Was honestly really wondering how you extrapolated that he was out to rip Big Hammer baits off. Didn't sound like it to me. Have a great weekend all. t-b

Omega, it would seem he's only looking for a production mold that resembles it. He's not out to copy it. Am I not seeing the big picture here? t-b

Craft stores are a good bet as well if you don't wanna buy them sight unseen. I found a nice 6X4 bag, 200 for $6 CAD. Might be pricey but I just pour for myself and friends so I don't need thousands. Only prob of course is that it is a top zip closure and not a side one. t-b

Hi, since I'm fairly new to pouring I was wondering what your top 10 all time best colors were if some of you don't mind sharing. I do realize that colour choices vary by region and change season to season... just trying to get a better grasp of what to offer. Thanks! t-b

Anyone have the recipe for it? Flake is easy, but I can't get the right shade of green. Thanks

Not sure if you're talking handpoured or bigger companies but I do know that there're Wave Worms on clearance on their website... $1.50 a bag for discontinued colours. http://www.wavefishing.com

your link doesn't work, you seem to have it linking from the TU website? Try this one... http://www.muskiehoundlures.com Nice baits btw!

Looks great Jim!

Thanks guys! Any ideas for me about keeping the baits straight as an arrow before bagging? Here's the bait... Spazzstixx 5.5 I had Bob press in a pin on center, eliminating the need to bend the bait to find center when wacky rigging... I'm just lazy I guess!

G'day, I just got my custom stickbait mold from Bob and started pouring with a 2 piece aluminum mold for the first time. Only problem I have so far is I'm getting a slight underfill along the length sometimes, when I pull the bait out it looks like a dent in the bait. I've been preheating the mold in front of a space heater til it's warm to the touch before using. And it doesn't happen all the time, maybe 3 out of 10 or so. Anything I am doing wrong? Also, I haven't yet searched the archives but I have a question about what to do with my baits after I de-mold. It's a 5.5" bait that's about 1/2" in the center and 1/4" on each end, symetrical with no eggsac. Laying them flat doesn't work, the baits end up bent and crooked hours later. I've been stringing them on a length of piano wire strung horizontally between two nails by the filled sprue overnight before trimming the ends off the next day. Any simpler way? Other than a few of these small problems I'm having as an inexperienced pourer, I'm extremely happy with the custom mold from Bob, quick turnaround, excellent communication and very fair price. Kudos to ya Bob for helping newbies to this hobby! Thanks guys! T-B

I know Lurecraft has a mold of a hellgrammite, other than that Case Plastics sells a nice one...

Nothing here either Nova

Ian, I've been using FIMO and Sculpey to make all my masters... easy stuff to work with. I've been using polysester resin for all my molds but I'll probably try POP soon as it would be alot cheaper. tight lines T-B

Nice looking bait Ian!