10cm V-Tail "Swallow" Lure Mold – Catch Your PB!
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🐟 10cm V-Tail "Swallow" Lure Mold – Catch Your New PB! 🎣
Upgrade your fishing game with this precision-designed 10cm (4") V-Tail Soft Bait Mold (popularly known as the "Jaskółka"). This classic "swallow" profile is a killer for Zander, Perch, and Pike, especially when used with drop-shot or vertical jigging techniques.
🌟 Why This Design?
- Perfect 10cm Size: The gold standard for most freshwater predators.
- High Detail: Features a ribbed belly for extra vibrations (hydroacoustic wave) and a realistic scale pattern.
- Perfect Alignment: Built-in registration pins ensure the two halves lock together perfectly every time.
- Cost-Efficient: Stop buying expensive lures—pour your own custom colors for a fraction of the price!
🛠️ Recommended Print Settings
For the best surface finish and durability, use these settings:
| Parameter | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Material | PETG (Better heat resistance) or PLA |
| Layer Height | 0.12mm (Fine) for smooth lure skin |
| Wall Loops | 4 (To ensure the mold is leak-proof) |
| Infill | 25% Gyroid (For structural strength when clamped) |
| Supports | Not required |
🚀 How to Use
- Prepare: Clean the inside of the mold. Optional: Apply a tiny bit of silicone oil as a mold release.
- Clamp: Join the halves and use a small clamp or strong rubber bands to keep them tight.
- Pour: Inject or pour your hot plastisol (soft plastic) through the top sprue.
- Degate: Once cooled, open the mold and trim the excess material from the nose.
💡 Pro Tip: Mix in some glitter or fish scent into your plastic to create a "secret weapon" that shop-bought lures can't match!
📥 What’s Included?
- Two-piece mold (Left & Right halves).
- Optimized sprue for easy pouring.
- Tested geometry for great tail action.
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