“Revolutionary” or A Big Waste of Money?

[@Big_Mike72]

Use a scale designed for testing trigger pull on firearms.

[@grimtasticbaits]

If I had one I certainly would have used it. It’s just not a tool in my arsenal. I like how you think!

[@jammietruelove3988]

Great video.. it really seems like people are using the mold in question to add a band of color.. and just think if you used the mold in question it would have been thinner even though you drilled it out... thanks for the info

[@joshyates5676]

I like A.I molds, but A.I./Dead on has such a cult like following its crazy. Those few high profile KZbin personalities that get free stuff/paid won’t give a honest review because they basically work for them. I post on Facebook groups and get roasted that I like cnc do it molds and that I’m an amateur that doesn’t know what I’m talking about. A.I. raised their price $10 and ran a sale $10 off, and basically run contest of who buys the most will be entered into a drawing. We need unbiased opinions from people like yourself. Keep making these videos!!

[@grimtasticbaits]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and glad I am not the only one that feels the same. Side note - Do-It I-Craw is the greatest craw mold out there in my opinion and not just for amateurs, so I agree with you there, too.

[@joshyates5676]

@@grimtasticbaitsI couldn’t agree more about that craw!! I love your content and appreciate your videos on mold reviews. Thank You.. from one bait maker to another.

[@GhostFishSlayer]

You got a sub for saving me money, brother!

[@grimtasticbaits]

Thank you! That’s why I do mold reviews even though I didn’t have this specific one. I have been burned by hype and don’t want others to be. The least I can do for a bait making community.

[@williamharkenrider3842]

Wow that's a great review can't be more fair to both the buyers or the manufacturer perfect 👍 love it thank you

[@grimtasticbaits]

Thanks! Just doing what I feel is right with my best attempt to not throw specifics out.

[@mikefletcher1080]

The hook isn't pointing sideways. You'll have a better hook up ratio

[@grimtasticbaits]

True, which is why some of the silicone rings have a nub at the top where you can hook it either way. Another case is the hook is fully exposed on a ring as where only half the hook it out and already buried in the worm with the old school rigging.

[@pmm422]

Why not just buy some 1/4" stainless rod and grind/file the ends down a little to fit in the existing worm mold. Essentially make your own core shot with a larger center?

[@grimtasticbaits]

You could do that, but strength was not really any different. 2.4 vs 2.2 lbs I believe is what I came up with. Not worth the effort.

[@jimk4267]

I get if you are selling baits to the average angler you may want to claim that your baits are more durable. To anyone who really wants to have a better hook to land ratio. Don't know why anyone would even use an o-ring. All these methods reduce hooking %. Why are Yamamoto Senko's so popular? They are soft. When I set the hook I want the plastic to disappear. And that is why I make my own. If you are selling baits. The amount you would have to increase the price to offset the time and investment involved would not make it more palatable to the consumer. I agree with you

[@Handtiedbaits]

If you throw a lot of wacky rig sticks the mold is great and shoots great and for 100 bucks it’s well worth it and saves both baits and time.

[@grimtasticbaits]

So do you have evidence to back this up? It takes seconds to throw a silicone ring on and my tests show the ring is stronger. Just curious. When saving time, are you including all the extra time it takes to use the wrap mold to make the baits?

[@robertcates2549]

I on 2 other KZbin videos stated I was disappointed. I don't throw the wacky rig, I don't like the wacky rig. Just as I don't dropshot. The gentleman in the video couldn't understand my point. I was disappointed because of all the things for a great company to make, this was it. Better more realistic craw mold, better lizard molds and different size molds more cavities of an already great mold. I didn't see the reason behind this. The only thing I could see is if a person was selling that bait, it could be used to make the bait look different to other makers baits. I like the other channel and the videos on that channel, the hand pouring work is outstanding, but I see no reason for this. Mann's baits did this type of thing some years ago, the Hard Nose baits. It went nowhere, was going to change fishing, save money. Where are they at today? Not sold and I believe for the most part the company is out of business.

[@grimtasticbaits]

Thank you for the view and sharing my same thoughts! It’s appreciated!

[@Psychoti]

Not a big fan of the "pull" test you demonstrated as it's just not how the bait is used. I do pretty much agree that the mold is not terribly useful. For someone like me, with nerve damage & limited dexterity, getting that "x" of o-rings on a stickbait for the ideal bait-saving wacky rig is too much hassle. I will just remelt and remake torn baits if I'm having a bad day and can't get the rig perfect and stick the hook on through. For the average person I think they'll just stick to o-rings. For the baitmaker business, I don't see it making sense money-wise. The mold is expensive, it increases the amount of time you're working on the baits, and time = money. For the hobbyist I don't really see any use for it unless you want to change the color of the middle of your worm. Even then, I'd skin-pour or capsule instead. About the only use-case scenario I can see for this is if : 1. You make your own baits and you like your worms SUPER-soft. 2. An O-Ring murdered your father and you've sworn never to use them. 3. Your worms, when super-duper-soft, slide off the hook when you cast them wacky-style and fling themselves into the cosmos. 4. You aren't bothered by spending money on niche items for your bait-making hobby. If all of that can describe a person, then this mold might just be for them. As for me, I'm not huge on super-soft worms in my wacky rig. Heck, I mostly use baits specifically made for wacky rigging that aren't stick-baits.

[@grimtasticbaits]

Totally understandable on the pull test. Didn’t know how else to demonstrate it with physics/science. Great comment and it made me laugh! Love it!

[@curtisloden7201]

Nope I won't buy that mold.

[@grimtasticbaits]

You are a free thinker like me!