SteveKickinBass

I have been pouring plastic for a couple years and it seems that more and more sites (bears baits, bass tackle, Bob's, Delmart...) are selling injection molds. I do not have any exp with these. Can you buy an injector from any site and use on your molds, or do you have to get it from the same site as where you bought your mold from? There are several new molds that I like but I cannot decide if I want to change over to injecting. Also, will injecting work for my current 2 piece top pour molds? Thanks for your input.

Were you able to get this to work? I'm interested in possibly trying to make my own too.

I have done this multiple times. I will look for people selling tackle boxes and stuff and buy the box cheap just to get the plastics to re-melt. I also save any plastics that tear when I fish and reuse them.

I currently have Daiwa Light & Tough rods and Team Daiwa-S series rods and thinking about getting a few new ones. I'm looking to buy either Carrot e21 Stix or Abu Garcia Veritas. Please give me your advice, opinions, pros and cons of each. Thanks

I've been a member on this site for a few years but haven't posted in quite some time, so I figured I would re-introduce myself. Steve from Fort Wayne, IN. My passions are basketball, bass fishing, NASCAR, and working with computers. I work in I.T. for a university. I discovered this site a few years ago because I wanted to get into pouring my own plastics. This has been a great site full of information! In the past, I spent 1 year tournament fishing here in IN. Life is very busy for me now, but is a goal of mine to return to it. Thanks

I will definitely check that out...thanks

Anyone know where I can find a mold that closely resembles this craw that Zoom makes? Thanks

I poured it with floating plastic as well as regular plastic.

That's a great idea Hawk if you want to submerge it some around the lilly pads instead of floating it.

Just an update...Wanted to show some pics of them floating in the sink. They are 3.5 inches long so I have to use a smaller 3/o hook. I just threw a keeper hook on them.

I have a toad mold that I posted in a previous post that I had trouble pouring the legs, so I improvised with this.

I tried to make a "spro" and I want your opinions about it. Go ahead and critique it...This is the 1st attempt and I know I have a few things I want to change, but I would like to hear from you guys as well. It does float as well. Thanks Sorry, the pic isn't the greatest. Hard to get a close-up.

I was just thinking this morning that I could possibly make my own version of a "spro" frog with this since I can't get it to work. Where the plastic stops, I could insert skirt colors or something so it mimics a "spro". Sound like a good idea?

Hey guys...just wondering if anyone has some old or extra aluminum molds that they don't need or use much anymore? I'm wanting to get some possibly. I have 2 5inch stick molds and my toad mold that's 3 1/2 inches. Just reply with what it is and/or size or pic too if you want...private message or re-post. Thanks!

I tried to make just some straight-line air vents from the legs to the holes already on the mold, and it didn't help any...so bummed...lol

I have a dremel and I'm going to try and make a few "air vents" in the mold tomorrow and I will get back with my results.

GMan, What would you suggest for pouring the feet first? I just use the 1-cup Pyrex dishes and they seem to pour fast so I'm not sure I could be accurate about pouring in such a tight spot.

Hey guys, I have a toad mold that I'm having problems pouring. I've tried and tried to pour this and every time I do it, I only get the upper half. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hey guys, I have a question about swimbaits. I've already been doing plastics for awhile now and looking to expand somewhat. I've read the articles on the types of woods and how to make the tie-ons and hinges and things like that, however, what woodworking tools do you use? I just have the basic power tools but nothing really for wood-working. I want to get started with this without spending a ton on power tools. Any advice would be helpful. If there is another link somewhere here that I could check out, I would appreciate that to. Thanks

Hey thanks guys. I have looked at Bass Pro, but I just want the satisfaction of making it myself. We're moving into a new house and I get one of the bedrooms for whatever I want!! yay ;D

Hey guys, I'm thinking about making a rod rack for my "fishing room" and I was wondering if I could get some advice or ideas, and or pics of what anyone of you have made? Thanks ;D

Awesome bait. I've never tried a Fat Ika yet, or anything like what you made, so how do you rig it? Thanks

Is anyone making these? I haven't seen any molds for these anywhere.

I've been in the Sportsman a few times in Lafayette. They have a wide range and selection of lures, but I didn't think they had a very good rod selection at all. The place is set up really nice though.

I caught mine at night on a 1/2 oz white/Char Ball-buster Buzzbait