crankbait2009

I have a 3 ounce dual injector. I started making 4" flukes and all is going well. Still trying to get the right amount of glitter per fluke. Work in progress. Overall, I'm pleased with the way the fluke turns out. tried to do the 5" senkos, and that is a struggle. When I inject the mold, the injector seems to stop prematurely in the process. I thought it was full of plastic, so I stopped pumping. After a few minutes, when I open the mold, the first worm in line seems to fill in with plastic. The rest of the cavity's have only half the worm injected and the tubes are hollow. I have tried the process over. double checking that my injection temperatures were within range, which they are. plastic is completely cooked. I've gone as far as injecting the plastic, then when the injector stops, I immediately refilled the injector with plastic and follow the previous fill. (I think it all has to be injected at once. Can't follow with multiple injections.) I am starting to think that the problems I am having are due to the difference in temperature from the hot plastic and the cnc molds. The plastic is setting faster than I can inject. I've heard some say to use a heat gun on the mold, or even a hot griddle. but wouldn't heating the mold cause the aluminum to warp? Is a 3 ounce injector large enough for a 4 cavity, 5" senko mold? any suggestions? I do have a ribbon worm mold coming tomorrow, will I experience the same issues with that?

what did you catch them on? I wouldn't be able to fish knowing that there are alligators in the area at any given moment

I guess I should have explained the process that I will be using. I have two aluminum molds that will be filled via the injector. I thought about the dipping too, certainly a lot easier.

im starting another hobby and this time I'm getting involved in making my own plastics. Have a couple questions about techniques. Some plastics have a different colored tail. how do you create that effect? I see molds where you'd make the tails separately, but how do you attach it to the worm itself? When don'e, it looks like it's all one piece, naturally. I was searching on YouTube for videos, but I guess I'm not putting the right title in the search field. also, if you want a crystal clear plastic, which has a translucent green appearance. how would you go about achieving this?

I guess now that you mention it....all the accessories I have and have seen, are in black plastic. None in aluminum. I guess that does answer that.

I have searched over the past few years for this, and figured I might as well try again. Once again, I have failed. YakAttack accessories are pretty much all black. With you occasional bare aluminum parts, as well as a few orange. With all the back accessories that you can buy, why on earth can you not get the GT175 Generation II GearTrac™ 8" gear track in black? I'm at the point where I might take a knock off brand to get what I am after. Currently I have the aluminum installed on my kayak, but I want black. The aluminum clashes with the kayak colors Sure I could paint it black, but that paint would chip or scratch off. So that is not an option. Has anyone here seen the black track?

i came across a store by the name of Sportsman's Warehouse. I have never heard of them before. Turns out they have a store about 30 minutes from me. They had a rod case that has a rectangular tube for rods with 3" line guides. ordered it, and picked it up today. I took my rod with me so i could try it in the case BEFORE i left the store with it, fit like a glove. https://www.sportsmans.com/fishing-gear-supplies/fishing-rods/rod-cases/b-w-sports-2pc-7ft-spinning-rod-and-reel-combo-case-grayolive-45in/p/1102356

I'll definitely take a look at them again. I am after a 42-45" long case. thanks for the help

@MickD - thanks for recommendation. The only ones i see there are 8, 9, and 10 ft in length. I measured from rhe back of the rod to the tip of the largest eye, and I'm at 3". It sounds like I have an irregular rod. Certainly doesn't effect fishing, but the storage case becomes the issue

it might be the same one i was looking at as well. can you confirm the diameter tube that has? i see a 45" green one on sale for $43.99

i just bought a rod case from BPS. The case is really nice and definitely fits the bill for features and length. But I found that it is more suited for baitcasting rods. I have a 2 piece, 6'-6" St Croix Premier spinning rod. When I tried to insert the rod into the case, the largest eye of the spinning rod, would not fit into the tube of the case. I tried both the pouch end, as well as the tube end, thinking it was operator error. But no luck. the inner diameter of the tube is about 1/2" too small. I wasn't about to jamb the rod in, so I gave up and now i'm looking once again for a case. I am looking for a case that is in the 42" range. can be slightly larger, not smaller. I would like one that I can keep the reel in tact, and not have to disassemble each time. The case will reside in my truck for those random wading / bank fishing trips when I see a body of water I wanna stop at. It's not for shipping, just recreational use. Do any of you have a rod case that you use that fits spinning rods nicely? Here is the BPS one I bought: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-travel-rod-case?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas|Shopping|PMax|Proprietary|General|NAud|NVol|NMT&&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTabm9S4V412hL71AqLSOK5MD7jGx-HLerR0XHAX3QPvTUOvanother sitecpqrQAaAkx2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I wasn't sure where the heck to place this thread, but it is fishing related, and it does hold tackle anyways, i recently bought the Ghosthorn fishing bag - regular size. i have looked online, you tube, and images of this bag and how some people choose to wear it. I cannot figure out how this is secured into place if you chose to wear it on your chest. I have been messing with the straps and angles of the straps trying to get it to rest comfortably, and so that it does not move around when fishing/moving. I am obviously not smart enough for this bag. now, if i wear the bag like a traditional back pack, it's comfortable and all is well. but i really like the idea of it being on my chest for easy access as needed. anyone else own this bag? have you figured out how to carry it on your chest? Here is the bag I am referring to: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V235VZC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

THAT is it! thank you. I so don't remember buying that brand of crankbait. Certainly never have before. But that is definitely what I have in my hand. thank you

I bought this crankbait over the last 2 years, I'm guessing. It's 3.75" Ling, 1 ounce in weight, and the only marking I have, is a #5 on the underside. I was searching bps and tw, but I can't find it. No clue where I bought it. It hasn't seen much water, but I'm trying to figure out where I got it. Any ideas?

i considered changing rods completely, but i couldn't pass up the free replacement of this $200 rod.

a few years ago, I purchased one of the red Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Series cranking rods. it has seen a lot of time on the water. in this short amount of time, the "rubber" handle of it has started to wear thin and come apart, fiber strands were fuzzy. It's mainly where the palm of my hand rubs against it. as time went on and the more it got used, it became very smooth / dull, and not offering any grip at all. it was happening on both sides of the handle, but the side you see below is the worst of it. i took it back to bps today and showed them the issue, and they honored the 10 year warranty and replaced it free of charge. that made me happy has anyone else had this same issue? Is there a mild grip tape that you can cover it to avoid this from happening again?

i agree with the metal hook issue. I always use the fish grips clamp

I do the same, when it comes to the zip lock baggie. you'd think they would be 100% waterproof with it being a FISHING scale.

Over the years, I have bought different brands of digital scales (Berkley, Rapala, BassPro, Generics, etc). nothing ever over $50. I cannot find one that lasts and that is accurate. I have never tried tried mechanical scales, maybe that's the next option. I am not a tourney fisher, so it's only for recreational weighing to keep track of my own progress. I certainly don't wanna break the bank. Read a lot of reviews about a number of them, but so many negatives, mixed in with some positives. Obviously, the negatives stand out. Anyone here use a good scale that they can recommend?

but adding a really thick pad to the seat isn't helping either. i'll keep adjusting though

The bottom seat support is fixed to the frame. the fabric is wrapped around the frame, so no room for adjustment. the back is the only part that has adjustable straps

the discomfort is definitely in the upper left part of the leg, and into the buttox area. i'll definitely make some adjustments this year. I never have anything in my pockets. knees are always bent. gotta be a small adjustment that i need to make.

I have adjusted it, but slightly. It's almost in a 90 degree position. I have slightly reclined the back but the little movement made me feel like i was too far back. I'll definitely play with the back rest position, I didn't think of that possibly effecting anything. but it certainly makes sense

I have a Pescador Pro 100 kayak. When I purchased it, it came with a stadium type seat that is very comfortable, at least for the first hour or two. For some reason, for any longer periods than that, My upper left leg starts cramping up. Making it very uncomfortable. Once I get out of the kayak, and stand up, the pain goes away. SO I have narrowed down the issue to the seat being the problem. I have bought one of those really thick seat cushions that are memory foam. That does nothing. After an hour or two, I'm back to cramping. I have lowered the seat, as well as sitting in it while in the highest position. Nothing is working. I have even gone as far as making a pvc frame / rack that would raise the seat up a few inches higher than the highest position. Again, no relief. I am at a loss on what else I can do. I don;t know if another stadium seat would help. I did have an Ascend kayak before this one. I never had an issue sitting in that stadium seat.....so it's definitely this kayak. Anyone else have these type of issues with their kayak stadium seat?

lack of being able to move around due to brush, trees, obstacles, etc. I feel stuck. That makes me hate bank fishing more than anything.