I had one spot I really wanted to fish and all day my partner kept saying we’ll fish that later. At the end of the day when I realized we were never going to fish my spot I got pissed off and put on the one bait in my bag I figured didn’t have a…
Cutting The P50 Cylinder Jig Regular resale version. 2C each – 3/4, 1, 1-1/2 oz Laid out to fit a wide range of 90 degree jig hooks. Fits tubes from our 3/4 x 6 in SNS Tube Molds. VIDEO: https://rumble.com/v74sy0g-cutting-the-p50-cylinder-jig.html
Clear Coat / Finish for Hard Baits If started a semi serious range of experiments for that final clear coat for hard baits. That first line of defense against rocks, teeth, and branches. There is an open discussion starting on the topic over on Tackle Maker if you would like to follow along or contribute….
The first part of last week and that weekend I had a pretty nasty bug. I was only good for a half day of work at best. By Monday I started letting customers know anything that hadn’t already shipped just wasn’t going to get shipped until after Christmas. Maybe after New Years, but by Tuesday…
This is probably the number one size and style if you just have to feel a pull on your string. 1.5″ (1-1/2 inches) as molded, swims to over 2 inches traveling through the water. One mold will produce 22 baits in one shot. If you sell baits at 10 to the bag that’s two bags at…
For those who don’t know “sans,” means without. I’ve been working on all kinds of things, and I spent a week in Maui last month before Thanksgiving. Didn’t do any fishing, but I did visit a couple tackle shops and give away some CNC Molds N Stuff Company swag. Hats, stickers, etc. While I was…
INTRODUCTORY PRICING ENDS SOON Purchase: DISCOUNTED INTRODUCTORY PRICING https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/lead-casting-molds/sinkers/nail-weight-12-cavity-1/8-1/16-oz-apx WATCH FULL TEST VIDEO ON RUMBLE – Test, Fail, Success https://rumble.com/v71odl8-test-fail-success-nail-weight-mold-brand-new.html This nail weight molds is 12 cavities 6 apx 1/8oz 6 apx 1/16oz Want to adjust the weight for that exact fit. Snip it to length. HOW TO USE THIS MOLD – Its works best…
This is the 5th company I’ve checked out and the 4th one I actually tried. I think this 4 color embroidered logo is the best one I have received. Get It Now: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UH2UMJ95HNC9E
As some of you may be aware I quit listing anything on eBay for a while. I primarily sell fishing tackle molds at retail price to end users. eBay was playing all kinds of games trying to force me to accept offers, force me to use their payment processing and get direct access to my…
I made this mold (not these exact ones) a long time ago, but I never really used the jigs, but I think I might have an application. Wacky rigging really light baits, low salt baits, or salt free versions. I make the mold in three sizes. 1/16oz, 1/18 oz, and 1/4 oz if I recall. …
3 Inch & 4 Inch Club-Os Multiple Molds Making Baits #cncmoldsnstuff
I’ve always struggled as a welder, but eventually I get it most times. One thing I do when it has to work the first time is cut some stock piece the same size and make a few practices welds before welding the work piece. I did this a lot learning to MIG weld aluminum. It…
I managed to get out a few days ago on a weekday afternoon and I missed every strike I got but one. It was on a Kicker Buzz Frog. Greg G who was gracious enough to invite me out did okay. I think he caught at least half a dozen including a couple around three…
The Internet is absolutely what makes many small maker businesses possible. Without it, I’d probably never have gotten into mold making, and even if I had I’d be relegated to advertising in the classifieds in the back of trade and hobby magazines.I do trade worldwide because of the Internet. I have customers from Australia and…
UPDATE 6/8/25: I see I do not have the little 1.5 mold currently listed on the CNC Molds N Stuff website. I’ll get that fixed soon. We hit the water around 5:30 or 6:00 and after launching The Cat in that little backwater we headed down the way a bit. Was mostly throwing Club-Os. I…
CNC MOLDS N STUFF IS STOPPING EBAY SALES FOR NOW These items are directly responsible for why I offered fewer items for sale on eBay than I could. They cause excess time and effort for every listing. 1. The difficult process of NOT using eBay shipping. Don’t ask why I don’t want to use eBay…
Bears Baits used to sell a bait flake called shad or shad pearl. Since Bears Baits has shut down and David has passed away. I have no idea where to get that flake anymore and I’m running low. Yesterday I was testing a new frog mold and I was planning on shooting black back with…
If Do-It Fishing has what you want, you should buy it from them. I don’t mean that angrily or sarcastically. I mean it in all seriousness as somebody who wants your money but won’t lie to you or give you bad advice to get it. Sometimes I have people contact me wanting me to make…
Nah, not really. There is no secret forum. I don’t know if I’ll ever run a fishing forum again of my own. I did however rekindle Tackle Maker. Tackle Maker is about making fishing tackle. There is a fishing chat section as an after thought. There is even a Yuma Area Adventures sub section. www.tacklemaker.info…
A while back I made an attempt at a soft plastic hollow body frog. That dream is not dead, but I found the legs kicked just as well as the legs of the Curly Buzz Frog. They had an issue of tangling once in a while, but I knew the solution. The thing is I…
Some years back one of the bass federations (I don’t recall which one) had their western states regional final here on the Colorado River. It was quite the thing for several months. One fellow drove hundreds of miles for several months to come fish our pro am. Others hired airplanes to fly the river, and…
Hit one of my favorite backwaters yesterday with one of my fishing buddies. I caught all my fish on the Square Back Minnow. I lost three pretty quickly before I realized the drag was a little loose and preventing me from getting a good hookset. I felt a few bites later that were gone by…
I don’t know how useful this is going to be, but it’s going to be fun finding out. Using the supplied test object.
JB Weld melts at a lower temp than lead. Why do people use it? Lots of people use JB Weld, because the amount… (more at link) https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=109.0
A NEW (to me) MACHINE IN THE SHOP For Making Soft Plastic Baits. I bought a used mini shooting star injection machine to play with in the shop. Follow my adventures using this new toy for making worms, swimbaits, creatures grubs & more. https://rumble.com/v5zmy1n-a-new-to-me-machine-in-the-shop-for-making-soft-plastic-baits.html
Making a Fixture Plate to Cut Four Parts at Once Instead of Just One If I throw a piece of material in the vise I can make one part. If I throw a fixture plate in the vise I can make as many parts as will fit in the work envelope of the machine with…
From Making Stuff For The Shop https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=102.0
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Two New Jig Molds Coming Soon – Discount Code For Forum Members See rules at post linked below. https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=95.0
The buttress thread spiral bait keeper has an edge radius of only 1/64th of an inch to get that “sharp” edge I think it would need to work. As a result that whole feature would need to be finished with at max a 1/32 ball nose end mill. The time to finish would be fairly…
Casting some lead line net weights for cast nets. These are one of a couple popular styles in the pacific islands for traditional casting nets for fishing.
For my customers in CANADA. I use USPS for the most part, but you may find this useful or atleast interesting.
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Just making some of my favorite worms… Making Club-Os Laminated Two Color Soft Plastic Bait Making
If you are copying somebody else work, you are still copying somebody else’s work. I don’t care why or what excuse or what loophole you want to use. “It’s just for personal use,” is still infringing on their work. My company policy is I will not knowingly make a copy of somebody else’s non-generic current…
Its going to get used for roughing blanks, but its going to take a lot of work to retrofit it to a modern control before I can use it. Probably the first chore will be getting it off the trailer, and onto a pallet to move it around the shop. VIDEO:
Some people underestimate or ignore the risks associated with using lead and working with it to make various things. Others overreact with fear mongering and scare tactics in an attempt to intimidate people into total avoidance. The truth is somewhere in between, and the best approach is always education and personal choice. I’ve assembled a…
Caney Creek Molds & Plastisol Choices Seeking knowledge in my quest for a new plastisol choice. https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=58.0
Contest canceled due to lack of interest.
Hi, I am a custom mold maker, and this is going to cost me money…
When All The CNC Machines Are Busy You Can Still Rough Out Blanks On The Manual Mill In The Back
Here are some things to think about for those in the tackle business. ITS A MYTH – You Just Have to Change (XX)% is a Myth! https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=30.0 A Patent is Not a Magic Shield https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=29.0 Patent, Trademark, Copyright https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=28.0
This is generally what I do for international shipping because its easiest for me. I have a good relationship with my local mail carriers. When I have packages going out I leave them a note in the mailbox. They come up to the shop and pick them up. It is not necessarily the cheapest, but…
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These are called a “Ten Weight” net weight because 10 of them will make up one pound (+/-). If you use pure lead and get perfect pours it will be a little over a pound, but pretty close. If you use unknown lead alloys or get less than perfect pours it a count of ten…
So far today I haven’t really done much. Some is fishing related, however. I spent some time with machines running in the background repairing a couple of my favorite rods. A flipping stick that needed a new tip top, and a multipurpose rod I really like needing a new tip top and a new double…
