[rigmewacky]

My first bass of hopefully many on bassman plastics.

 

[roleplayaj1324]

How does it feel compared to a Yamamoto Senko? As far as softness

I'm able to make them softer then Gary's or firmer based on how much plastisol softener I use. Currently they're quite similar

Ah cool. I have some hand poured Senkos and hate them cause they're so hard compared to Yamamoto. So I was curious

 

[polishfly]

Wow those craw molds look awesome, and I have to get one of those gold/purple flukes from you sometime! Are the craw claw ends deeper towards the tip or are they about the same thickness throughout the whole claw?

 

[Bassin' Ted]

Those swimbaits look really good. I'd definitely throw one of those on the back of a swimjig/chatterbait. LOL- need any field testers?

Have you ever figured out the cost per bait? I know those molds aren't cheap. I have thought about making my own tube jigs but I never have. Guys should form a group that make them together so you can share molds.

 

[gsxr6001984]

cost saving is significant after the initial buy of plastisol/glitter/coloring/molds ect...i don't want to spoil it for those who do make them like myself and Bassman but there is definitely a huge difference in price per bait compared to buying them at the stores
it also depends on the volume of plastisol you're buying compared to price per ounce when pouring

 

[RonG]

Some blue n purple senkos that turned out very well

R.I.P. Prince

 

[BassCaster]

R.I.P. Prince

Died of the Flu . For religions reasons never took and meds. Well the flu can kill you Prince.

That's what the news says for now and TMZ ( their always correct....lol)

 

[Rambler]

Bassman: You should consider starting an eBay store. Your plastics would definitely sell.

BTW - have you considered WD40 ?

 

[bassman29]

cost saving is significant after the initial buy of plastisol/glitter/coloring/molds ect...i don't want to spoil it for those who do make them like myself and Bassman but there is definitely a huge difference in price per bait compared to buying them at the stores
it also depends on the volume of plastisol you're buying compared to price per ounce when pouring

Agree. I already averaged out the cost per bait and its def cheaper. The kicker is I now have close to 500 in molds alone. Figure at average $5 per 10 pack or so that's 1000 total baits needed in order to pay off the molds alone. Initial investment is steep but I quite frankly don't care about turning a profit at this time since it's so far away. I'm just enjoying having a few beers after work and creating some cool lures. It's a fun hobby. It's also nice knowing my days of buying plastics or tossing them out when they rip are over. Plus I like the idea of a constant beer money coming in.

 

[gsxr6001984]

cost saving is significant after the initial buy of plastisol/glitter/coloring/molds ect...i don't want to spoil it for those who do make them like myself and Bassman but there is definitely a huge difference in price per bait compared to buying them at the stores
it also depends on the volume of plastisol you're buying compared to price per ounce when pouring

Agree. I already averaged out the cost per bait and its def cheaper. The kicker is I now have close to 500 in molds alone. Figure at average $5 per 10 pack or so that's 1000 total baits needed in order to pay off the molds alone. Initial investment is steep but I quite frankly don't care about turning a profit at this time since it's so far away. I'm just enjoying having a few beers after work and creating some cool lures. It's a fun hobby. It's also nice knowing my days of buying plastics or tossing them out when they rip are over. Plus I like the idea of a constant beer money coming in.

i spend hours in the garage at night making new molds, colors combos and such as well it's addicting for sure

 

[bassman29]

Those r sweet

 

[bassman29]

With the Hawks going late and jake throwing the no hitter I stayed up a little later pouring tonight. I have to say I'm getting in a groove. More of an assembly line feel. First time I had to remelt constantly to get things the way I wanted. Yesterday and today....knock on wood....0 remelting.

Tonight it was natural colors with craw n fluke. Watermelon brown, red n black flake with garlic infusion. Sucks that the pics don't do much justice. Pics make them look all green but depending on angle color shifts from green to brown.

 

[Jongo]

Them there is some quality baits dude, nice work. The customizing aspect of these alone is justified, much less the financial side of saving money and/or selling. So what molds do you have and what molds do you plan on getting?

 

[DonR]

Really great looking baits!

 

[BassCaster]

Are you sure this is your first pour ??? :wink:

Man they look outstanding

 

[bassman29]

Thanks again guys. J.w......currently senko, fluke, craw,paddle tail. On way....beaver tail, small minnow, trick worm. Next order....tubes, higher cavity senko n fluke to be able to pump out higher quantity

 

[bassman29]

Thanks again guys. J.w......currently senko, fluke, craw,paddle tail. On way....beaver tail, small minnow, trick worm. Next order....tubes, higher cavity senko n fluke to be able to pump out higher quantity

 

[ffishman]

They do look outstanding. Very nice work.

 

[Brett]

Artiste`

 

[Muskyman2]

I would totally buy those craws