Aluminum Molds- The Mystery Explained

[@larrystorey1964]

Great video! I appreciate you taking the time to comment on the "haters"...truth be told, anybody can buy flour and yeast, but people buy loaves of bread everyday and don't have a problem with that! They don't call the bread makers "scammers". Keep up the great work!!

[@DaneD8]

i agree with everything your saying. I plan on making my own soft pastics and bass jigs over the next few years when i can accumulate the equipment, but I became good friends with a guy doing what you are doing and I asked him how it was to start up and he said if you want to spend all of your money to make pennies on the dollar than lure making is for you. Definately a slow process and alot of playing around before you ever really make it profitable, and id like to start a business but again its a slow process, very good video for those who dont understand its not as easy as you think.

[@gunsnroses19952012]

Great Video... I am a CAD(er) and in making a bait alone in CAD is difficult enough and then CNC those baits takes couple hours of waiting then some take almost 10+ hours. I know because I have seen it in progress it takes $ and patience. It's difficult and hard to do...you have to trust in what you want to do. That's why this is America.. you can do what you want to do. Aluminum molds are not cheap, it's the price that you pay...the quality you get. Keep a strong heart and let your dreams flow.

[@troyarriola8817]

im glad that someone is nice and true about what they do

[@impactlures]

Keep progressing and growing Kyle. You've always done a great job. The fruits of the tree are that much sweeter when you plant the tree from a seed.

[@matthewmajor6933]

If I was wanting to get started making my own baits for me and a few buddies what would be the best 3 molds to buy to start off with?

[@CentralCoastBass]

Just started our own CCB custom baits. We are into plastics and spinnerbaits and cranks, but feel your dismay. It takes money and time to either hand pour them or assemble them. Then comes the design of the labels and packaging, its work, and a lot of it for a small company. Keep doing what you doing, time will prove your existence. Central Coast Bass.

[@mistapicko]

Great video! I just thought of when you said that you weren't currently able to create the original models for molding. One idea I thought of was that you could get in touch with someone who can model stuff in 3D, get your hand drawn sketches digitalised and by so, get the 3Dmodels printed with a 3Dprinter pretty cheap. I assume the digital 3D model can be used for directly making a custom aluminum mold as well. Anyway, keep up the awesome work!

[@bmxbro57]

your vids are getting me ready for the spring bass season here in Ct in the next month. Cant wait. The ponds here produce really well in mif April

[@Graffix326]

Thanks for the tips on molds. I'm not going to mold fishing stuff. But, you have helped me.

[@Brain7ombies]

Brother that was the read deal. I am learning how to doing this thank you a lot. Keep up the faith!

[@gunsnroses19952012]

I desire to have a bait shop in which I can sell my design baits just like you are doing...I wish I can do what you have done so far... your openness of our business is great. Keep doing what you doing and do well. Best of luck. Keep on Fishin'.

[@bassfishinglover638]

Sorry kyle, not trying to be mean or rude but it does take 3 or four minutes (actually like 10) but like you were saying they won't just make you a custom one cause you have to get the metal and put in the measurments where they have a set measurment for their molds (Source: Uncle owns machine shop with 4 CNC machines

[@BamaBass13]

Great job Kyle I really want to buy some more baits from u haven't fished any since those original ones I'm so glad ur company has come this far hopefully u can become an even bigger name

[@t44florida]

Thanks.. not doing fishing bait, but insight tells me something about the alum mold business.

[@StaleDonutz]

A suggestion I have about possibly getting your own custom molds is to try going to a high school or college with an engineering class. My school had a cnc machine and we would do work for people all of the time. You don't have to pay high labor rates either.

[@nicksoutdoors]

making your own fishing baits can be fun exciting and rewarding when you either sell a pack of baits or catch fish with something you made yourself but you have to be careful because 1 you are at high risk to get burned when you are dealing with the 300 degree plastisol 2 lung disease from poor ventilation. you might not realize it but the fumes that come from the plastic are very toxic and can be deadly so make sure you wear gloves and be in a well ventilated area. also a respirator would help.

[@VanishDumpsterRental]

work your self up man u have alot of passion for ur buisness i respect that

[@Settecase1]

hey man i respect you for sharing this information, i love your vids and you inspired me to start my own channel. keep it up brother you're gonna blow up real big, gene larew watch out!

[@demetriuspowell29]

Thanks man for the information now I want to make my own baits

[@jyankeesrock]

very informative video. im really glad to see you make the switch to aluminum. i will definitely continue to support BBB and keep making orders. tight lines man and good luck with business.

[@Methos713]

I was wondering when you were going to switch over to alum molds. Getting a custom mold cost a lot of money and plus you'll have to find a reputable company who won't charge an arm and a leg for CAD and CNC designs...got to also factor in the work hours they charge for working on your design...plus patent cost too if you don't want others to copy your bait. In the long run, pouring your own baits with retail market molds will pay for itself, plus catching bass on a lure you poured is Priceless.

[@rogerhenke9334]

It's all about the amount of time you have to do this stuff. The molds cost a little money, but once you are set up you are good to go. You can buy a lot of different molds on line and make the same baits but do you have the time? Don't feel like you need to make excused and explain yourself. You have committed to something you love to do and made the time to do it. Good for you. I custom paint crankbaits and mold my own jigs and buzzbaits. Plastics are a bigger commitment. Swimbaits next

[@roccogillies5244]

I feel your pain, bringing a product to market is a massive undertaking. Your passion will bring you success. Good Luck!

[@Fishingallday31]

I know you can, I explained that larger companies do that, but again, very expensive. I have looked into many options...

[@rondamico7802]

I made my own permanent mold for a 6 inch wide bell and the mold was made from cast aluminum and I pour cast aluminum in the mold and out pops a nice bell and they ring good. My largest bell is 10 inch wide. Its a ships bell.

[@Fishingallday31]

@westsidefishing thank you, see guys look at these costs. Things get crazy when you make the change...

[@plaurence11]

your attitude and business model is exemplary where can I buy your products?

[@Elitefishingtips]

hey man ur company is great and u got me into making baits and i just started do u have any tips

[@mikeshaver1288]

Something to remember...although the new molds may be mass produced...the multi-pour color patterns Kyle comes up with are NOT. Many guys just pour single color baits...with no attention to detail. Take a good look at Kyle's baits...and see the difference.

[@Fishingwisconsin2012]

You my frend are a true gentelman and fisherman you got the world in your grasp now get out there and TAKE I T

[@geedubb2005]

I love your ambition! Keep hammering away, you'll do well.

[@OffDaHookFishin]

Let me get this straight, I still don't totally get it. Are you designing the baits yourself and having the company make them into the aluminum molds, or are you buying the aluminum molds pre-made?

[@outdoorslife97]

this video is the most helpful video I have watch on hand pouring thank u so much if it wasn't for this video I wouldn't be hand pour I appreciate it thanks!

[@billf.4923]

HEY I support you all the way I want to do this because I cant find a job and I love fishing I would love to be in your position I just got people to support me and when I do get successful maybe we could have a friendly competition or help each other out I already told my friends about your work and are seriously looking at your baits I might buy some my self but im broke once again love what you do i'm in full support!

[@jarydwimberley9295]

That was really cool of you mr.Kyle i support you a hunderad

[@joshuajordan5303]

So, when u say custom molds; do you mean that you send "the mold maker" a design that you created and they cut it for you? Do you just draw a picture and givem the length an depth? How does that work?

[@davidmckeone6029]

No he makes his own silicon moulds based on wood cuttings you make the shape of your bait out of wood or another lure you would like to reproduce then the silicon is poured over the design wait 24 hr then take out the bait then you pour your plastic into the mould and "TA DA"

[@DirtyRed703]

Good vid and great PR move to get out in front of the criticism.

[@willtheswimbaiter]

great video kyle

[@fishfever100]

Hey kyle great videos i have a question i want to starting pourin my own baits i am not looking to sell my baits just ffor myself but i dont have the money for the allimion milds ir injectire how shiuld i get started with plastic molds or wat

[@philipcraigholwerda]

Where Do you get your plastic and stuff? Do you buy in bulk?

[@TheBassmaster1231]

Im trying to start pouring my own baits what molds would you suggest. I was looking at netcraft molds the plastic ones.

[@Fishingallday31]

Guys, I have made hundreds of my own molds. That is not the issue. If you actually try serious bait production, I'm talking processing 30 packs a day, you will see why handpouring is incredibly inefficient. It's fine when you make baits for yourself, but does anyone remember when I had a month-long wait list for my baits? That was all due to handpouring. It simply takes too long.

[@FishingSM]

I'm actually making a senko mold exactly like your money stick in my precision manufacturing class right now

[@MrNanoer]

I am really enjoy your video. Hey, I probably can help you with your custom mold making. Let me send you a quote for your next design.

[@holstlog7791]

where did you get your senko hand pour mold i need that mold!!!!!!!!!

[@jhvzz]

hey bud you should do another basslab vid.

[@jimmygaston9830]

I have one simple question.... where did you get the funds to start doing this? I don't mean to sound stupid but you sound like youre just a kid. not in a bad way though I mean I like your product and its good quality. just curious

[@Fishingallday31]

Hard work goes far. Been doing this for almost 4 years now, it grows everyday.

[@jimmygaston9830]

True.. I'm actually getting ready to start making my own bait co. Tired of buyin top dollar baits when I can make em at home and add a lil profit. Any tips?

[@Fishingallday31]

Thanks man.

[@shaneberkness22]

you should make some crappie tube mold's I would buy them for sure

[@12x9Survival]

just keep doing what are doing i see nothing bad about it u got to do what u have to do to make money

[@virginiabassin]

Stay true bro. Glad triple B is going so well!

[@hubbajohn]

keep the good work!!!!

[@Fishingallday31]

Some are pre-made, I have 1 mold custom.

[@virginiabassin]

Make me some!

[@bassjunkies999]

luckly for me i go to a tech school and im in machine shop, so i get all my stuff for free and work with CNC machines i make my own custom molds out of aluminum and inject them with plastics so i can make you a custom mold if you want

[@fishtracker101]

Did you ever get that inline swimbait mold?

[@nicolasmahlangu1016]

Do you know where I can get a sweetbeaver d

[@augustinefo9564]

hie friend I`m a lure maker ,so I want to make a lure lips such as shallows, mid and deep runners so help me how can I make their molds and what type of plastics is recommended . Augustine fo

[@alfteck]

Hey dude, I like your attitudes. We all half craft secrets that we develope. I share mine with people like you. God bless. PS ..don't listen to the dirtbags out there.

[@whitetailontherun]

hey I bet you could sell your ideas to bigger companys and get a comishion for it.

[@fishinmidbama]

You must have at least $300 of mold there. Am I right?

[@troyussery1596]

cheak out rhino3d molds

[@bricellington]

you only trim once

[@Slienceikeelu]

Really?

[@fishinmidbama]

all the custom lure companies use these pre-made molds. stop hatn'

[@JoseRFloridaPureFishing]

Very expensive..but,once you have them you'll never need to buy solf baits

[@bricellington]

TRIMMING BAITS IS WORSE THAN CANCER

[@jarydwimberley9295]

Present

[@bshummerdude0]

1st

[@demetriuspowell29]

Thanks man for the information now I want to make my own baits