Trying to decide 2024

Siebert Outdoors reply :

On my next soft plastic mold. I'm going to buy a Delmart Big thing mold but I want another one too. Any suggestions?

Ones I'm thinking about.

Fluke mold 6"

Robo look alike mold 5.5"

Munkin reply :

I have my eyes on that 2 piece 5" shakey worm mold myself. Just received 7 molds from Lurecraft that should keep me busy for a little while though.

Allen

Siebert Outdoors reply :

I had my eye on that one too but I couldnt swing the $$ with the other one. I really do like that mold too.

dampeoples reply :

That thing mold sure is pretty!

As far as another mold, I'd look to the Fluke, I got one of those as well, but it's hard to beat a Fluke! Well, unless you go with the trick worm This is so addicting! I think if we didn't sell them to make a bit back, we'd all be tossed out of the house on our ears, at least I would I blame the mold makers, though, it's quick easy, and makes me feel better

5bass reply :

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That thing mold sure is pretty!

As far as another mold, I'd look to the Fluke, I got one of those as well, but it's hard to beat a Fluke! Well, unless you go with the trick worm This is so addicting! I think if we didn't sell them to make a bit back, we'd all be tossed out of the house on our ears, at least I would I blame the mold makers, though, it's quick easy, and makes me feel better

Thats a good looking bait.

Jimzee reply :

GYCB Flappin Hog copy. Killer jig trailer on an Eakins style jig.

Siebert Outdoors reply :

I hear ya DP, it is addicting. The best thing about AL molds is you can get almost all your $$ back most of the time. I just sold off 2 of mine to help pay for these.

That trickworm is now added to the decision list. I need to make up my mind asap.

dampeoples reply :

I was hoping Bob would come out with something new, but no luck so far

Siebert Outdoors reply :

I would really like to see what those guys have on file. I bet they have some sweet stuff.

I bought a custom made one from a guy and never seen anything like it.

dampeoples reply :

Bob's stuff is online, and most will send you a list of what they have on file if you ask. A few of mine, I'm the only person that has them. Maybe I was the onyl one silly enough to spend that much on the molds

Munkin reply :

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Maybe I was the onyl one silly enough to spend that much on the molds

I am in that boat with you!

Allen

Siebert Outdoors reply :

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Maybe I was the onyl one silly enough to spend that much on the molds

I am in that boat with you!

Allen

I am too. I've got alot wrapped up in this hobbie, and I dont even have much.

dampeoples reply :

Shhh Someone that's not supposed to might find out

Siebert Outdoors reply :

anyway, I think I'm going with the fluke mold. ;D

dampeoples reply :

Sweet! I got the 2-piece, not figured out how to get the tail to pour all the way, but honestly have only poured a very few out of it, been trying to get some paint projects finished up (repaint of one of those bass mailboxes!) But I'm thinking that gouging the bottom vent just a hair will do it. The one's that I poured, if I didn't tell you, you wouldn't know, though!

Siebert Outdoors reply :

I'm getting the 1 piece for double, triple, + pours. Plus I've got a real good idea on a way to pour this thing to get alot different action then a store bought fluke. I'm going to call it the shake shad. LOL.

dampeoples reply :

The 2-piece is a one piece with a flat top piece, so it can be poured as a 1-piece very easily, I thought about that as well, but it's nice to have the ability to do it either way. I pretty much use plain pearl white flukes, but I have the option! The cost is a lot more, but hey, who's counting!

Siebert Outdoors reply :

Me, I'm counting. I"m also wanting a trickworm mold or robo worm mold. Extra 20-30 will get close to buying it.

I have been looking at that 2 piece too. Ah crap. Now I dont know again. :-/

dampeoples reply :

If it didn't sell, a guy had a trickworm mold he was selling at TU in the classifieds a month or so ago, don't really know what he wanted for it, I never clicked on it.

I'm done with molds, except for getting extra cavities of what I have for a few, too close to Santa time, and I need some more paint stuff badly! I like to paint better anyway, but the worms are fun too!

Siebert Outdoors reply :

I'd like to get into the cranks too but I dont think that is a good idea. To many hobbies already and the crank one seems the most time consuming and artistic. I cant even draw a stick guy right.

Once I get some free time I'm going to make about 10 plaster molds.

Got any extra al molds laying around?

dampeoples reply :

Cranks are very fun to do, for me at least. Well, the painting part

Nah, don't have any extra molds, I got rid of a bunch of stuff earlier this year, mostly LC stuff, but about 10-12 Al molds as well, all things I never found myself using, so they had to go!

Siebert Outdoors reply :

Dang I was hopping to get some molds cheaper.

Yeah, I dont have painting talant. I leave that up to you guys.

How are you pouring that fluke mold? You pouring real fast to where the tail doesnt fill because of an air pocket?

Does the back look alot better with the top on it or if you just pour it in the one piece. How much difference is there really?

dampeoples reply :

Not pouring it fast, I think it's just too thin to fill, being a one-piece that's pretty much just got a flat top mold on it, and a sprue hole cut. I was gonna try to cut the vent a little larger, hoping that would work, but if not, I can always pour the tails, close, then pour the rest. Could probably do 1/2 pours that was as well, pour the first, close then fill the remaining. There isn't any difference, if you took a one piece mold and put a flat sheet of anything over it, you'd have the same mold, after drilling out a sprue, of course.

I have only painted for a little over a year, you can make your talent up as you go along I've just spent a lot of time practicing, and even more learning about the paint itself, as well as mixing and such.

Siebert Outdoors reply :

that helps alot. Thanks.

I'm going with the 1 piece.

Now to go spend 2 large, better check to see if I need anything else first. :

dampeoples reply :

Can't wait to see the pours

Siebert Outdoors reply :

I'll post up some pics as soon as I get them. I hope it doesnt take long.

dampeoples reply :

Me too, I just received some stuff from him a few weeks ago that I ordered back in September, still owe's me one fluke mold!

dampeoples reply :

Well?

I'll show you the fish I'm working on if you tell what you got, might want to trade!

Munkin reply :

All this talk about new molds made me order more. Five from LC and this one from Bob's.

http://www.bobstackleshack.com//index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=32

Allen

Siebert Outdoors reply :

well I'm going with the big thing and the 1 sided fluke mold.

Munkin reply :

Do you know where to get the 2 piece 4" finesse worm mold?

Allen

dampeoples reply :

Nice Allen, I've had my eye on that mold, but I ended up with a curly tail one. I like bob's stuff.

G-Man, when you say big thing, is it larger than 3 3/4? If so, I've got the 3 3/4" one, let me know if you need some. I want to get another, but with Santa coming, and 3 kids, I better wait!

Siebert Outdoors reply :

Yeah its bigger. I'll go check for the deminsions. Be right back. ;D

Siebert Outdoors reply :

I cant find the pm with the deminsions. I'm pretty sure it was 4 3/4 and 1/8 thicker.

dampeoples reply :

Sweet, I remember him saying something about a larger one!

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