Beginner Wanting To Learn To Make Senko Type Baits

[dpeels37354]

Title pretty much says it all. I want to learn how to pour my own senko type baits. I know next to nothing about tackle making can anyone help me out? Or point me to some how to videos?

[jtharris3]

I've been researching the same thing. Here's a site that has a licensed GYB Senko mold as well as all of the stuff needed to pour your own baits.
 

 

Edit: Crap I just noticed I pasted in the wrong link. Sorry about that. Here's that correct link.

 

http://store.do-itmolds.com/The-Gary-Yamamoto-5-Senko-4-Cav_p_177.html

[Jig Man]

There are two types of molds (hand pour and injection).  Be sure you buy the one you want to use.  If you get the injection type you will have to buy injectors to go along with it. 

 

You need a dedicated source of heat (hot plate or microwave).  I have both but prefer the microwave.

 

Good gloves to handle hot stuff.  I use the ones from Bears' Baits...good to 500°.

 

Colorant and glitter.

 

Softener, hardener, and heat stabilizer.

 

Plastisol

 

Pans if you go hot plate

 

Cups if you go microwave (Pyrex or silicone).  I prefer the silicone except for pouring swirls then I use a divided Pyrex.

 

You will save lots of plastisol if you buy an infared thermometer.

 

You also need a place with ventilation (not in the house) for your work station.

 

The list is nonending but this will get you started.

 

My stick mold is from Del's.  It is a 4 cavity 5" for pouring.  It allows me to pour single, laminates and swirls. 

 

You can also make your own molds but that is a whole different ball game.

[dpeels37354]

There are two types of molds (hand pour and injection). Be sure you buy the one you want to use. If you get the injection type you will have to buy injectors to go along with it.

You need a dedicated source of heat (hot plate or microwave). I have both but prefer the microwave.

Good gloves to handle hot stuff. I use the ones from Bears' Baits...good to 500°.

Colorant and glitter.

Softener, hardener, and heat stabilizer.

Plastisol

Pans if you go hot plate

Cups if you go microwave (Pyrex or silicone). I prefer the silicone except for pouring swirls then I use a divided Pyrex.

You will save lots of plastisol if you buy an infared thermometer.

You also need a place with ventilation (not in the house) for your work station.

The list is nonending but this will get you started.

My stick mold is from Del's. It is a 4 cavity 5" for pouring. It allows me to pour single, laminates and swirls.

You can also make your own molds but that is a whole different ball game.

Thanks for the reply can you point me to a website that I can purchase those things? Besides the microwave and cups lol

[Jig Man]

Look at    Lure Parts on Line,  Jann's Netcraft,  Barlow's Tackle Shop, Lurecraft,  Bear's Baits,  Stamina Inc, Caney Creek, Jacob's, Del Mart Molds.  There are lots more but I use them most.

 

If you go for the silicone cups.  Google nor por and you can order them.  Bed Bath and Beyond has some but they can't stand the heat.  Harbor Freight Tool Sales have the cheapest infrared thermometer I have found. 

[iabass8]

This is incredibly easy to do and not expensive. Fiberglass resin picks up every single little detail.