Jacobs bait mold issue

Does anyone have the 3 inch minnow from Jacobs?

I have had all kinds of the problems. The most recent is the tails curling down when I do the laminate. Has anyone had this problem or know what could possibly be the issue.

The first issue was after shooting about 10 times something happened and it would not let air out anymore so I was getting resistance when trying to inject. I solved that problem by placing a piece of packing tape on the corners to give it a little extra space. That fish the air problem but now my tails are curling. I don’t think that could be the issue but I don’t know what it could be.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!


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Originally Posted by JKR06

Does anyone have the 3 inch minnow from Jacobs?

I have had all kinds of the problems. The most recent is the tails curling down when I do the laminate. Has anyone had this problem or know what could possibly be the issue.

The first issue was after shooting about 10 times something happened and it would not let air out anymore so I was getting resistance when trying to inject. I solved that problem by placing a piece of packing tape on the corners to give it a little extra space. That fish the air problem but now my tails are curling. I don’t think that could be the issue but I don’t know what it could be.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!


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I will send you a private p.m. later .

I sent you a PM you but you need to contact Rick .

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I sent you a PM you but you need to contact Rick .

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I saw your comment last night but the pm isn’t showing up. I’ll have to look on the computer instead of the app.


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Can you send again? My mailbox was full. I deleted some.


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I have the same issue with the tail curl on laminates. I now just snip off the tail of the lower section and then shoot the tail and back over the belly. Another issue I have is denting on one side of each bait most of the time whether it is laminated or solid color. I would love to know what you find out.

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Ok when I get time I’ll get something to you .

What mold are you guys shooting I have quite a few of his molds it would help if I knew which one .

3 inch silverfish. The 16 cavity mold.


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I just shot it last night. When I do 1 color it works fine. Only when I put the laminate plate on is when I have issues.


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I just shot it last night. When I do 1 color it works fine. Only when I put the laminate plate on is when I have issues.


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try to get your laminate plate hot both your mold should be at room temperature before you start shooting them but I think with the issue is just that you're putting the laminate plate on in. It is cold try that and see what happens.

I warm them up before I use them. They are warmer than room temp though. I do this with all my molds esp now when the weather is getting cooler. Maybe too hot? Is that possible? I don’t get it too hot to where I can’t touch them though.


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I warm them up before I use them. They are warmer than room temp though. I do this with all my molds esp now when the weather is getting cooler. Maybe too hot? Is that possible? I don’t get it too hot to where I can’t touch them though.


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If you can touch the mold without burning your hand they are okay I believe because of the tale is sold them could be the possibility of why they are curling a little bit I don't know how much could you post a picture I will try to shoot my 1 inch and post a picture to see what you think but I don't have the problem I think that you're talking about. question do they catch fish I know sometimes it's aggravating to figure out the problems will send you a private p.m. wanting to ask you some other questions but not on here.

I got the 2 inch size and works perfectly Attachment 280431


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Originally Posted by snake River

What mold are you guys shooting I have quite a few of his molds it would help if I knew which one .

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I have the 3”” inch 4 cavity silverfish.

Even with the minor issues I have this is one of my favorites to pour and second favorite to fish. It has produced on everything from gills/crappies, to bass, to salty fish.

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I have the 3”” inch 4 cavity silverfish.

Even with the minor issues I have this is one of my favorites to pour and second favorite to fish. It has produced on everything from gills/crappies, to bass, to salty fish.

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I only have the 1 inch silver fish in it produces tons of fish I don’t have any problems catching Croppie up to three-quarter pound pound

add some hardener to your top color, and make sure you let it cool off long enough before taking it out. after removal, hang them up for a day. let gravity straighten some of that out for ya. good luck, brian

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Does anyone have the 3 inch minnow from Jacobs?

I have had all kinds of the problems. The most recent is the tails curling down when I do the laminate. Has anyone had this problem or know what could possibly be the issue.

The first issue was after shooting about 10 times something happened and it would not let air out anymore so I was getting resistance when trying to inject. I solved that problem by placing a piece of packing tape on the corners to give it a little extra space. That fish the air problem but now my tails are curling. I don’t think that could be the issue but I don’t know what it could be.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!


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You get it figured out?

I have had similar issues with other molds when I first started. My problem was I was getting It to HOT before I shot it....

or it may have been not Hot enough. I can't remember but I do know it was one or the other......

Yea. The problem is still there with the laminate plate. I usually shoot my plastic between 320-360 depending if I’m doing 2 colors or not. I don’t think that is too hot. It works fine with a dual injector so I guess I’ll just keep doing it that way instead of the laminate plate.


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