Custom Baits - Forum
General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Lines on 03/25/17 07:58 UTC
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This seems like an odd question, but does anyone make a CNC injection mold for a catfish dip bait worm? I have had several requests for these and cannot find a maker. Thought about modifying a ringworm mold of some sort.
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Just cut the tentacles off a tube and stuff the body full after jigging the hook.
Be darned sure to wash your hands before scratching your nose.
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Not that I'm aware of...but there are some threads on loading tube baits for catfish.
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How about the zipper tube?
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I was wondering the same thing last summer. Dip worms are cheap enough to buy but it's the principle of the deal for me as I would like to make my own just because. lol
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How about the zipper tube?
That is very, very close. I think it might work well with the tail trimmed.
I didn't know Do-It had such an animal. Thanks Muskygary.
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I was wondering the same thing last summer. Dip worms are cheap enough to buy but it's the principle of the deal for me as I would like to make my own just because. lol
Same sentiment here 2XL. Rather make it myself. Gets to be a habit being self sufficient.
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Hey Muskygary, do you know what the diameter of the zipper tube is?
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No I don't. Don't have that mold. Just looking at with all those ribs, looked like it would be good for catfish bait.
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I agree. Hey Do-It, can you tell us the diameter of the Zipper Tube body? And the length from the head to the beginning of the skirt? Thanks!
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How I make dip holders. Cook some plastic and color it red or reddish. I use a threaded bolt 4 or 5 inches long course thread works better. Dip the bolt in the plastic until it gets thick enough. Then I dunk it in cold water and just screw the bolt out leaving the thread ridges in. Bolt size depends on how big I want it to be one half to three quarter works for me. A thin coat of worm oil let's the bolt unscrew easy. I use a small paper punch to make small holes in. If I want tentacles I make the holder longer and use scissors to cut them. Load it up with bells of hell dip and go fishing.
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Thanks eyedo, that sounds like a great idea with a lot of different posibilities.
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I made some using this worm https://www.basstackle.com/product_p/116-1-4.htm (https://www.basstackle.com/product_p/116-1-4.htm) lots of deep ribs to hold your goop, no hollow center though.
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That's the mold I was looking at also DF. I really don't want a hollow center, a worm threader will do the trick there. The zipper tube could also be poured without the pin. Thanks for the idea. How thick is the center of that worm DF?
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How thick is the center of that worm DF?
I think it's~1/4", I'll let you know for sure in a couple hours.
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Thanks DF.
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I'm another that takes old tubes, and use heat to seal the bottom. Take a hole punch and knock holes in the tube, then take heavy line and tie a strong knot on a treble hook then use a large eye needle to run the line up through the tube and then tie a loop for an eye. Push it down in your dip bait and go after them.
I also use small crappie tubes the same way for bull-heads in my local Fish and Wildlife pond except I use a single hook. Some of the older gents actually called the sheriff and FW when my nephew and I were catching more than they were!!LOL But I was surprised the bull head liked the Sonnys Super sticky!!!
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Sonny's Super Sticky is the #1 bait around these parts.
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I agree. Hey Do-It, can you tell us the diameter of the Zipper Tube body? And the length from the head to the beginning of the skirt? Thanks!
I used to have the zipper tube, and that thing is a beast with ribs deeper than the Flippin' Zip! Because the ribs were so thick, it was hard to find a bass hook with a wide enough gap (which is why I used it for muskies); however, if you were to use it for cats, the good news is that it should hide a pretty big treble without much problem.
Length is 4.5" (and if memory serves correct it has a 1.25" diameter).
http://store.do-itmolds.com/45-Zipper-Tube_p_86.html (http://store.do-itmolds.com/45-Zipper-Tube_p_86.html)
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That is a thick bait. I think a #2 treble hook has a spread of close to 1", I'll look to be sure. It may work pretty good. Thanks efishnc!
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That is a thick bait. I think a #2 treble hook has a spread of close to 1", I'll look to be sure. It may work pretty good. Thanks efishnc!
For sure a #2, but I'm betting you could almost stash a 1/0 in it. My biggest concern would be that the stink bait could slip off the ribs because of the smoothly machined surfaces... might be prudent to have HQ send you some samples before investing in the mold.
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True. Thanks for the advice.