Pouring

[Bender]

I started pouring a few baits recently, just for personal use and not for sale. I really loved MMIB baits so decided to try my hand at it. I've made three batches so far (4 if you count the one I had to throw away) and am just starting to figure things out. My buddy that pours has been a huge help. Here is what I have made so far:
Tonight's batch:


the "meth lab"(a.k.a. pouring table):

most of that stuff is my buddy's, I have only one mold.
From the other day:




It sure seems like there is a huge difference in colors from the inland lakes to Lake Saint Clair to Erie where they like purple. My batch tonight was pretty good, dark green pumpkin with only black flake except the last few pours where I added copper.
It is kind of like making your own wine or grappa where the rule of thumb is:
First batch goes to your wife's friends
Second batch to your friends
Keep the third batch for yourself.
And while it's not too difficult it is definitely not easy by any means.