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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: RagingRiver on 01/25/12 19:35 UTC

Title: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: RagingRiver on 01/25/12 19:35 UTC

What is the head diameter of the 6" carrot versus the 6" Skinny carrot? Thanks for any info.

Matt

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: pjmcla on 01/25/12 20:05 UTC

Jason may back me up here.  I received both 6" carrots in a sample pack.  It is hard to put a micrometer on plastic, and it will "shrink" a tad as it cools.  Those caveats said -  I got a nominal 0.50 on the "regular" 6 inch carrot and a 0.375 on the skinny.  You might think that is not that much, but the baits are very different in bulk.  Circumference is 3.1416 X diameter. 
I am sure Jason would provide them in a sample pack. 

Title: Re: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: Jason on 01/25/12 20:55 UTC

Paul nailed it.

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: RagingRiver on 01/25/12 21:45 UTC

Thanks for the info, that's a significant difference. Now I want both :D

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: RagingRiver on 01/26/12 08:51 UTC

Do you guys think the six inch skinny carrot would be a good replacement for a trick worm?

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: Jason on 01/26/12 09:12 UTC

Interesting question...

I think more often than not they would catch the same fish.  Most fish the skinny carrots wacky, on a shaky head, Texas Rigged, split shot or drop shot.

From an action perspective I would watch the videos.

For me to compare it to a trick worm I would want to make it a little thinner.  I don't know how important the fatter tail is.  On a trick worm it is important, but the Carrot would get it's action from having a thinner tail. - Tricky Carrot?  ;D   

I'll be curious to see what others think...  It would definitely be worth testing.

Jason

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: andrewlamberson on 01/26/12 09:13 UTC

I have the 6" skinny carrot and I really like it....and the bass really seem to like it too!

I fish it:(kind of in order of frequency)
1. Wacky
2.On a jig head (doing more and more of this)
3. Texas rig
4. Carolina rig...actually more often on a "Lindy rig" set up ...nose hooked for walleyes. It's the same principle. And believe it or not...we troll the darn things!!! Works great on walleye and bass.

I fish the bait a LOT on a jig head because I fish it like a jerk bait. With the new laminate plate (Jason says it's coming soon!)...it will be really easy to make it a laminate like baby bass/silver or silver/white. I put eyes on them just like the jerk baits and dip the heads. Walleyes and saugers really like them that way too!

One of the main reasons (initially) I started making my own baits is that I do NOT like baits with salt because they are too fragile (especially wacky) and they sink. I get only one bass per bait with them! The BIG advantage of CCM plastic and making your own is that they float (very helpful for the Carolina/Lindy rig!) and IF the bass throws the bait...I can see it on the surface and go retrieve it!!! CCM plastic in regular is significantly more durable than a salted bait...and in my opinion every bit as much action..if not more.

Also, since they float, they work really well as a "snake in the grass" in the slop!!! (they barely sink with a heavy hook)

Andy

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: Jason on 01/26/12 09:22 UTC

http://www.caneycreekmolds.com/6-Skinny-Carrot-Lami-Plate_p_285.html (http://www.caneycreekmolds.com/6-Skinny-Carrot-Lami-Plate_p_285.html)

Your slipping.  It's been out for a few days...

Jason

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: RagingRiver on 01/26/12 09:37 UTC

Thanks again for the input. Tricky Carrot sounds great!
Matt

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: Justin9j on 01/26/12 18:57 UTC

I would like to see a tricky carrot

Title: Re: Carrot Mold Question
Post by: superharmonix on 01/26/12 20:24 UTC

I would love to see a "tricky carrot"!!!!!!!

(or a Caney Creek DSC (drop shot carrot of course :) )