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.032 Piano wire. Allen

Most of the time 22 gauge as it works the best overall. Allen

That should last you for a week or two? Allen

Mine says if I die she is just going to get a roll off dumpster and throw it all away. My friends have told her to just call them and they will remove it all for her. Allen

I could be on an episode of hoarders bass fishing edition. Allen

Now have 2 66 quart tubs full to get rid of. Allen

Slowly of the past couple of years I have been getting rid of stuff but always seemed to buy more. Well I finally decided to get rid of a lot of it because it isn't used and just in the way. So far I have about 100 hard baits NIP set aside for cull but need to find another box for more. I keep finding stuff that I do not remember buying including rods which is crazy. Allen

Making the molds.

This is how the machine works.

Pours lead lures using centrifugal force. You can make a lot more baits this way. The guy that showed me this I helped make some shad darts with. We were able to make 1500 of them in about 90 minutes. Allen

Experimenting is the best way to learn. Let me know if I can help? Allen

Most places have been mentioned already but if you need them in bulk try Cast Industries. Allen

Going to make one of these to speed up the process myself. Allen

I am running double foot 10, 6, and then size 5 runners on my casting rods. Anything smaller than a 4 guide just seems to small for me. Allen

Thanks! Figured this is the best way to make custom baits. Initially I will just be making a lot of Ned and tube heads until I figure out how to make masters. Sky's the limit after that. Allen

Leaving behind the hand pour world of lead lures and going to spincast. So excited as I have wanted to do this for over a decade. Allen

Bought a 3" TJ's one myself and will be order 2 or 3 more soon. Allen

Buzzbait

I have to get rid of stuff as it has become a problem. You can barely walk around my basement because of fishing stuff everywhere. Allen

It does get expensive to try and have all the different combinations. Personally I have like 7 spinnerbait molds myself. Allen

FFO tackle may have some? Allen

While realistically I could spend $1k on a setup I never would. Having bass fished for over 30 years I know what I like by now. All the new rods with the crazy colors and handles just don't appeal to me. This has forced me into making custom rods that depending on different variables will cost between $100 and 200 in parts so far. As for reels I like the old 600 series Quantum baitcasters from about 15 years ago. I bought 11 BNIP years ago on close out for like $85 each. Those along with others I have and the fact that I tare them down every year for cleaning means I am good for awhile. Allen

Use to catch them while catfishing all the time. The first one I ever caught scared the crap out of me because I thought it was a snake. Allen

Strike King S11 glasses are great for the money. I like dark lens when the sun is bright and amber for low light conditions. Think I got 3 pair on sale for like $60? Are they as good as they $200 costa glasses I lost no but not to far off. Allen

Dirt Allen