Hey guys, a couple questions before i start my new project. I'm getting ready for this summer, lots of topwater where i'm goin.

Should i use plastic, lead, or metal molds?

What rubber/plastic should i use for pouring? other than recycling old rubbers.

I'm tired of paying $4+ for a topwater bait.

This is how we do it

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Hey guys, a couple questions before i start my new project. I'm getting ready for this summer, lots of topwater where i'm goin.

Should i use plastic, lead, or metal molds?

What rubber/plastic should i use for pouring? other than recycling old rubbers.

I'm tired of paying $4+ for a topwater bait.

There are lots of choices. You can buy molds from very cheap to very expensive depending on what you want. You can also make your own molds from plaster of Paris or Bondo fiberglass resin.

You will need some plasitsol, some dye and some glitter. Check out places like Jann's netcraft and Barlow's tackle shop.

It is a lot of fun but don't get the idea that you are going to save big money because the start up costs can really get into your pocket.

I'm hand making my molds out of metal, i'm making them in my engineering class, and then doing all the touch up with dad's tools, he's into the auto buisness so we've got every, air and electrical powered tool on the planet.

I already pour jigs and weights so i've made molds and know the process to a degree. But since Vancouver isn't to big on the bass fishing no store stocks good plastics. all hard salt water crap.

Your lizards look great, and ur molds look good too, but since i'm only doin toads and lizards they dont need to be to intricate. Reaction baits.

Any tips or advice i need to know? I haven't worked with rubber alot, 3 times to be exact, so anything would be great.