Croaker Molds

[BassDetective]

I am new to the Caney Creek molds.  I was injecting the 4 inch Croaker this morning and I am getting some air pockets on one side.  I am using Caney Creek Plastisol.  I am using Quick Clamps to secure the mold.  I noticed some plastisol escaping through the top seam during injection.  I am getting the plastic to 350-360 F.  I am using some glitter from Lurecraft and some color.  NO other additives.

I am sure my set up is not quite what it needs to be - any advice is surely appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

[Jason]

Are you using 1 or 2 clamps?  You should be using 2 - plastic should never come out of the mold.  You need to heat your plastic to 350 for it to cook, then back off on the heat and shoot them a little cooler.  Make sure you don't have any air in your injector by holding it over your cup at a 45 degree angle and purging a little plastic.  You will normally see plastic, air, then plastic.  You are now ready to go.

Give that a try and see how they come out.

Jason

[BassDetective]

I started with one clamp and now use two that seemed to eliminate the escaping plastic.  I think the I am using are too large.  I am using a 6 oz injector too

[Jason]

You can use a large injector, but a smaller one may be more manageable depending on how many molds you are injecting.  It just takes a little more practice, don't push hard, the 6 oz. should work fine.  Are you getting a good bait now?

[BassDetective]

I have been at work and haven't tried the suggestions yet.  I wil. Post back in a few daysb regarding results and success

[BassDetective]

Ok.  So this is what I have learned.

1)  Clamping any mold in the right place with the right clamps is essential for consistency.

2)  Purging your injector is essential

3)  Don't draw plastic from your cup when it is too shallow.  It will draw air into the injector and add nice little air pockets to the bait.

4)  I love Croakers