*** New Release *** 3.5" Super Fry

[Jason]

Denny,

An alternative could be to use an injector and inject into the open mold / cavities. It would achieve the same thing but be a little safer.

There are quite a few ways to make them. It's just finding your preference. I am glad safety is something you are factoring in.

Jason

[Denny Welch]

Thanks, Jason.  I'll give that a try.

[Denny Welch]

Hey Tom...how are those blisters?  Are you OK?

[ghostbaits]

I think how you make the bait should be based on what you want the final bait to look like. Each mentioned technique will result in a different look to the bait.

For example, if you hand pour the belly (or top) and shoot the rest of the bait, the body and tail will be the color you injected.

If you use the twinjector properly, the bait will be half and half colored with a blend between the colors where they meet and the tail will be laminated as well.

With the laminate plate, the colors will be distinctly on each side and no "mixing or blending" where the colors meet. Tail will be laminated as well if the plate goes all the way out.

I personally like the tail of the bait to have the 2 color look when I laminate on most baits however the pour the belly and inject has advantages as well.

I to adhere to the aformentioned principle of the baits not being perfectly 1/2 and 1/2. The blending of the colors gives different looks to me and no doubt fish key on things that are not ordinary in their environment or the "different" looking baitfish/food source. Of course, that is just me and the fish probably have a different opinion but I have yet to get a good response!!!   

Time ends up being the last factor in most of the baits I do as once you decide on how you want the bait to look, you are move into one of the above mentioned methods or a slight variation on one of them.

In the end, they are all methods I would use based on my level of pouring/injection and the resulting bait color I was trying to make.

Jim

[ghostbaits]

PS  How are ya'll rigging/fishing these? Drop shot? On a jig head?

Curious as I have some walleye fishing planned for the not so distant future and I SUCK at it!!!! 

Jim

[pjmcla]

I plan on rigging mine on a jig head when I find the right head to fit it to.  Sort of like a big crappie jig.  I have found that for my style of fishing; this way produces more fish.  As it is a 0.3125 bait, finding a "good looking" match in a 1/8th head ( or esp a 1/16th ) may be a challenge; but that's what I am shooting for.   The lighter weights will provide more action.  If more weight is needed for depth control; split shot can be added up the line a ways.  Then there is always Carolina rigging with a floating head jig ( this may be a real killer with this bait ).   I personally prefer this to a drop shot approach as I have Carolina rigged since 1976.

[andrewlamberson]

For Walleyes...

I would fish it on a Lindy Rig (Carolina Rig) and either cast it...or drift fish it. Most likely with a floating walleye jig.

Cast it ...fishing it on a jig head

Texas Rig it with a weighted hook...and then replace the treble on a medium sized inline spinner (Mepps) with the bait. Makes them very weedless! Like the Mepps Black Fury Combo...only bigger. Works good on Smallmouth too! Using the big Wutz-its on a big inline spinner works like magic for Northern Pike!

Andy

[Obie]

Ghost I think u mentioned earlier u fished northern Wisconsin   I grew up here and could probly help u out if u could give me the name of the lake and what time of the year.  Should have the super fry out soon to do some vertical  Jigging on the fox river can't wait just have to find the time to shoot them.

[ghostbaits]

Sweet!!!! Any help appreciated for the walleye.

We fish Big Round Lake outside of Hayward. Will be there the first 2 weeks of June.

Last year we caught almost 200 smallies in less than 3 days. Time to move to the eyes!!!!

Jim

[superharmonix]

Jim you must be typing from your cell phone again.  LOL

[pjmcla]

I received my Super Fry Mold today.  Like any young child with a new toy; I immediately went and injected some baits.  When I ordered the mold; it was difficult for me to envision the size of the bait compared to the other Fries.  I knew it was going to be a good bit larger than the 2.5 Inch fry.  Anyway;  after I injected the Super Fry I started comparing it to the other pan fish baits I have.  I took the liberty to assemble the baits in a photo which is posted in the Pan Fish Baits gallery.  I hope the picture assists someone who is thinking about purchasing this mold.  The mold injects like a dream ( same as all of Jason's molds ).  Fit, finish, workmanship is flawless.  Beautiful mold which produces really nice baits.

[ghostbaits]

Lol!!! Pouring with one hand and typing with the other. Stupid phone!!!! Or typist!!!!!

Jim

[pjmcla]

After making some of these baits and looking at them;  I think a jig head is the way to go.  If I put an eye on the bait, I am going with a small head; with a high quality 1/0 hook.  Trying to make the head as invisible as possible.  I am going to see if  I can get the 1/16th  or 1/8th  Do-it Worm nose head to work.
I will be absolutely astounded if this bait is not a Walleye slayer.  This as the primary minnow, and a 3.0 Skinny and 3.5 inch carrot as a leach or minnow adjunct depending on the bait color.  I am not a leach fisherman; but we have some eels here in some spots.  I injected some 3.0 inch skinnies for a friend in soft; in a color that resembled these eels and he had very good success with the baits.       

[Obie]

Ghost you are in luck I have a cabin 20 MIN from hayward I have fished grindstone lake. And lac courteous orrlies my whole life also have fished the chippawa flowage a ton if you get a chance go there it is beautiful and a great fishery.   Have fished big round a few times and know. People who fish it regularly will get u all the info I can.

[ghostbaits]

SWEET!!! I have been going up that way for 40+ years. My grandparents retired on Whitefish and my parents have the house on Big Round. We kayak on the flowage a lot but have not fished it in all these years.

We smoke the lmb and smallies (see gallery for pics of my son) but never have really fished for walleyes. This year I am doing it!!!

Any and all advice will be much appreciated! Be glad to trade some baits for knowledge!!! 

Jim