Small-Batch ABS Lure Production
A look at custom lure moldmaking and production for smaller runs.
Custom Plastic
Fishing Lure
Manufacturer
Soft & Hard Baits for Your Tackle Brand
KTM manufactures clear ABS hard baits and custom soft plastic fishing lures in TPE or PVC for tackle brands. Choose exported molds, molded components, or finished lures with hardware, painting and assembly. Our engineers review your lure structure and moldability; your team approves samples before production. Send your drawings and target quantity for a project quote.
Send your drawing to our engineering team. We will review your requirements and explain the next steps for preliminary DFM feedback and quotation.
Our project team coordinates your inquiry in English. KTM's founder and engineers review technical questions about lure tooling, molding and assembly.
Two Production Scales for Clear ABS Fishing Lures
From smaller custom runs to higher-volume orders, KTM can make clear ABS hard baits to your agreed mold, finishing and assembly scope. Watch both production examples below. For a smaller ABS launch batch, discuss low volume injection molding with the required cavity count and repeat order plan.
High-Volume ABS Lure Production
See clear fishing lures being produced at scale for larger orders.
Three Ways We Build Your Lures
Choose how much of your lure production you want KTM to handle. We can export the mold, supply injection molded components for your own finishing and assembly, or deliver finished fishing lures. Before quoting, we define who supplies the hardware, who finishes the surfaces and who assembles the product, so the price reflects the work you actually need. For molded components, our custom injection molding scope follows the approved lure material, drawing and quantity.
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Custom Moldmaking & Export
We manufacture custom fishing lure molds for production at your own factory. Steel is selected for your resin, annual output and tooling requirements, or specified by you. Trial samples and dimensional checks support approval before shipment. Your team handles molding, finishing and final assembly.
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Moldmaking + Injection Production
We manufacture the mold and injection mold your lure bodies or soft baits at KTM. You receive approved molded parts for your own downstream production. Your team takes responsibility for internal hardware, hooks, surface finishing and final assembly, with component requirements agreed before tooling.
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Moldmaking to Finished Lures
We manufacture the mold, injection mold your lures and complete the agreed finishing and assembly. Our team can source hooks and internal hardware, spray paint hard baits, assemble components and pack finished products. You approve the specifications and samples before we begin volume production.
Not sure which route fits your project? Send the lure drawing, expected quantity and the operations your team will handle. We can quote the remaining scope.
Request a Lure Project QuoteMaterials & Processes for Soft and Hard Plastic Lures
When comparing soft plastic fishing lure manufacturers, check whether their process suits your material, geometry and order volume. KTM produces both flexible soft baits and rigid hard bodies. We review material grade, tail movement, shell fit and finishing requirements with you. Final buoyancy and swimming action are checked on samples with the intended hardware, rigging and assembly.
ABS Hard Plastic Lures
Clear ABS is our most frequently used material for hard plastic fishing lures, including crankbaits and jerkbaits. We review shell thickness, mating surfaces, lip geometry and ballast locations before tooling. Gate position and cavity finish affect the appearance of transparent bodies. The selected resin must also suit spray painting and ultrasonic welding. PC or another specified resin requires a separate processing review. Confirm body fit, assembled weight, balance and swimming action on samples with your intended hardware.
TPE / PVC Soft Plastic Lures
For custom soft plastic fishing lures, KTM injection molds TPE and injection-grade PVC pellets. We review required hardness, tail thickness, flexibility, shrinkage and demolding against your design. The PVC compound and TPE grade determine processing requirements and sample performance. Compatible colorants, glitter or fluorescent additives require material review. Confirm tail movement, hook retention, buoyancy and packaging compatibility on samples. The approved material grade and color formulation establish the production reference for your custom lure and repeat orders.
Specify your required resin grade if known. Otherwise, share the target flexibility, weight, finish and use conditions so we can review a suitable material with you. Different resins require different tooling allowances and processing conditions.
Spec
ABS Hard Bait
TPE / PVC Soft Bait
Typical lures
Crankbait, jerkbait, swimbait
Worm, swimbait, craw
Resin options
Clear ABS
TPE / PVC
Other options
PC or customer-specified
Compatible colorants or fluorescent additives
Mold steel
Selected for resin and production volume
Selected for resin and production volume
Share your resin specification or color reference with the drawing. We will review material compatibility, molding requirements and the samples needed for approval.
For repeat orders, match the mold specification to the selected resin, cavity count and expected output. Steel grade is only one part of that decision.
Fishing Lure Molds: Small-Batch and Volume Production
Plastic fishing lure molds should match your launch quantity and repeat order plan. KTM can assess P20 or 1.1730 steel for smaller batches, or specify production tooling for higher cumulative output. Resin, shell or tail geometry, surface finish, cavity count and maintenance requirements determine the tool design. We review these inputs before selecting steel and quoting moldmaking.
P20/1.1730
Low-Volume Steel Molds
KTM builds small batch fishing lure molds in P20 or 1.1730 steel, selected for the resin and required output. These tools support several thousand to tens of thousands of hard or soft baits. Choose single or multiple cavities according to order volume, geometry and cycle time. PVC formulations also require a corrosion resistance review before tooling.
Production
Steel Production Molds (KTM)
KTM builds each injection mold around the lure resin, cavity detail, finish and expected output, or your specified steel grade. For PVC formulations, steel and corrosion resistance need review. Gate layout, venting, cooling and ejection also affect consistency. Tool life is agreed for the operating conditions and maintenance plan; cavity count defines parts produced per cycle.
Factor
Low-Volume Steel
Steel Production Molds (KTM)
Service life
Agreed batch quantity and maintenance plan
Agreed target with defined maintenance
Output
Several thousand to tens of thousands
Industrial injection molding
Dimensional stability
Critical dimensions checked against approved samples
Specified tolerances and wear checks
Unit cost at volume
Balance tooling investment and batch quantity
Assess cavity count, cycle time and yield
Steel selection
P20 or 1.1730, subject to review
P20, H13, S136 or specified grade
Best for
Small-batch hard baits and soft baits
Repeat orders of custom lure components
For soft plastic fishing lure molds, specify material formulation, hardness, tail geometry and release requirements. For hard plastic fishing lure molds, define shell fit, lip geometry and internal hardware locations. Compare tooling proposals by production method, cavity count, critical tolerances, trial requirements and maintenance scope. An agreed sample establishes the part reference before the tool enters production.
If a new lure design needs molded samples before production tooling, discuss prototype injection molding for the features you need to validate. A separate trial tool is assessed only where it can resolve a design or material question. The eight stages below show how tooling, molded parts and finished lure delivery fit together.
Single-Supplier Service for Custom Fishing Lures
Bring a 3D model or detailed, dimensioned 2D drawings. We define the design work, review the lure structure and coordinate moldmaking, injection production, finishing, hardware sourcing, assembly and packaging to your agreed scope. You can supply your own hardware or ask us to source it. Samples establish the production reference before volume manufacturing begins. If your ABS lure launch has a tight schedule, ask whether rapid injection molding suits the geometry and trial requirements. Timing is confirmed after review.
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Product Design
Send your 3D product file for review. If you only have detailed, dimensioned 2D drawings, we can develop the 3D lure model for a separate product design fee. Include body dimensions, target weight, lip geometry and internal component locations. We confirm the design scope and fee before starting this work.
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DFM & Swimming Action
We review moldability, body symmetry, lip geometry, ballast and hardware positions with you. Incorrect structures can cause poor action even when the molded dimensions match the drawing. We send samples for your swimming, assembly and specification checks, review feedback together, and begin volume production only after you approve the samples.
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Custom Moldmaking
We manufacture the fishing lure mold using steel matched to your resin, expected output and surface requirements, or the grade you specify. Cavity count, parting lines, gates and ejection are reviewed before machining. Mold trials provide samples for dimensional review and agreed adjustments before the tool enters regular injection production.
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Injection Production
With 40+ injection molding machines and 24 hour production capability, we plan capacity for orders from several thousand to millions of lure parts. Material, cavity count and cycle time determine output. We confirm the production schedule after reviewing your design, order quantity and sample approval requirements, including any finishing operations.
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Color & Surface Finish
Hard bait bodies can receive spray painted finishes to your approved color specification. Soft bait colors, glitter and fluorescent additives are selected for compatibility with the TPE grade or PVC formulation. Send color references and finish requirements before quotation so we can define sample approval, material choices and finishing scope.
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Hooks & Internal Hardware
We can source hooks, rings and internal metal components to your agreed specifications. You may also purchase these parts yourself and send them to KTM for assembly. Confirm component dimensions, weights, quantities and supply responsibilities before quotation; hardware selection affects lure balance, assembly fit and the timing of production batches.
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Assembly & Packaging
Most of our hollow hard bait bodies are assembled using ultrasonic welding, with internal components positioned before the shells are joined. Assembly methods depend on the lure design and material. Tell us about special joining, hook fitting, labeling or packaging requirements before quotation so we can include the required work.
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EXW & Shipping Options
Our standard quotations are EXW and exclude freight. Near dispatch, tell us whether you prefer international express, air freight or sea freight. We can quote DDP where available for your destination and shipment. Freight is priced near shipment because rates change; early product quotations therefore do not include shipping costs.
Get a Quote for Your Lure Production Scope
Send your drawings, target quantity, material and finish requirements. Tell us whether you need molds, molded parts or finished lures, and who will supply the hardware. We can then define the tooling, production and assembly costs in an EXW quote.
Send Your Lure RequirementsIn-House Equipment & Quality Control
Plastic injection molding for fishing lures requires control of shell fit, lip geometry, tail detail and hardware locations. KTM's tooling, molding, spray painting and inspection resources support the agreed product specification. Define the dimensions, appearance and assembly checks that your samples must pass, so production has a clear acceptance reference.
Lure Tooling
Fanuc CNC and Sodick EDM machine lure cavities, critical mating edges and mold inserts. We review specified cavity detail, lip features and hardware locations against the drawing. The tooling review also considers gates, venting and ejection marks on visible surfaces.
Injection Molding
Our 40+ injection machines support lure production with 24 hour operating capability. Material settings, cavity filling and cooling affect clear ABS appearance and soft bait detail. Production planning considers cavity output, approved parts and the finishing schedule for each order.
Spray Painting
Spray painting gives hard bait bodies their agreed colors and finish. Specify painted areas, transparent areas and color references before sampling. Approved finish samples guide appearance checks, while any coating adhesion or durability tests are defined in the project scope.
Lure Inspection
CMM, optical projection and gauges check suitable mold or rigid part dimensions. Agree datums and checks for shell fit, critical lip geometry and hardware locations. Soft bait dimensions require a suitable support and measurement method to avoid distortion during inspection.
Agree the inspection plan before production: critical shell dimensions, mating surfaces, hardware fit, assembled weight and approved finish. For hollow hard baits, define welding and leak check requirements; use assembled samples to confirm balance and swimming action in water.
Ask which DFM notes, mold trial results and dimensional reports apply to your lure project. Include material certificates, flow analysis or additional test reports in the quotation stage if required. Complex geometry may justify flow analysis; the inspection plan and required documents are agreed before production.
Lure Inspection Plan to Agree
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1DFM review of lure geometry and component fit
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2Material and color specification; certificates if required
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3Trial samples with critical dimensions recorded
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4Hard bait assembly, weld and leak check requirements
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5Assembled sample weight, balance and swimming action
Include any target weight, swimming depth, water test conditions or inspection criteria with your inquiry. These details help us define what the sample must demonstrate before production.
10 Years of Working with Fishing Lure Customers
KTM has worked with fishing lure customers for 10 years, supporting tooling development, sample evaluation and repeat production. Our founder and engineers handle technical decisions, while the project team coordinates requirements in English. Customers test the samples we send for swimming action, assembly, finish and agreed specifications. Their approval establishes the manufacturing reference.
Engineering-Led Lure Development
KTM's founder trained in mold design and manufacturing and has over 20 years of tooling experience. Our engineers review lure shell fit, lip geometry, ballast positions and mold construction, connecting the product drawing to practical lure tooling and manufacturing requirements.
Clearly Defined Scope
Your quotation separates tooling, molded lure parts, painting, hardware sourcing, assembly and packaging. We agree which operations and components KTM supplies before work starts. Changes to drawings, materials or finishing requirements are reviewed with you before the revised scope proceeds.
Technical Support in English
Our project team coordinates drawings, specifications and sample feedback in English. KTM's founder and engineers handle technical questions about lure tooling, molding and assembly. Clear written notes help both teams confirm what needs changing and which requirements govern repeat production.
Joint Sample Approval
We send samples for your water tests and checks of assembly, hardware, finish and packaging. Both teams review the findings and agree any changes. Volume production begins after your sample approval, using the accepted lure and specifications as the reference.
Global Export Reach
Based in Dongguan, China, KTM supplies overseas tackle brands with custom lure molds, molded components and finished lures. Compare plastic fishing lure manufacturers by their engineering review, sample approval process and the production scope they can support for your project.
KTM's export customers are in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica and European markets including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Shipment terms are confirmed for your destination and order.
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Canada
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Germany
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Have an existing lure with inconsistent action or assembly fit? Share the drawings and describe the problem. We will review the structure and discuss what can be checked before quoting changes.
You can also start with an existing lure design. Ask about available models, samples and private label options before deciding whether new tooling is necessary.
Planning a new lure or correcting an existing design? Send drawings, target weight, order quantity and observations from water tests. We will review the tooling, molding and assembly requirements with you, identify missing specifications and define the sampling and quotation scope.
Request a Lure Design ReviewExisting Lure Designs for Wholesale & OEM
Looking for bulk soft plastic fishing lures or hard plastic fishing lures in bulk? Ask about KTM's existing TPE/PVC soft bait and ABS hard bait designs for wholesale and private label orders. An available model may reduce new tooling work. Share your preferred lure type, quantity, colors and packaging so we can confirm available designs, customization options and the production or dispatch schedule.
OEM Private Label
Choose an available lure model and specify your logo, colors and packaging. We confirm which changes the existing tool can support, then quote the minimum quantity and finishing scope for your requested private label order.
Bulk Lure Orders
Share the hard or soft bait models, total quantity and quantity per color you need. We confirm current availability, material, finish options and whether the order requires a production batch before quoting your bulk purchase.
Samples for Evaluation
Request available samples to check lure size, flexibility, finish and action. We confirm sample costs and shipping arrangements before dispatch. For customized colors, hardware or packaging, approve the specified samples before the production order proceeds.
Evaluate samples before a bulk order. Check the lure size, finish, hook specification and swimming action against your intended use. Tell us which model or bait type interests you so we can confirm available samples and next steps.
Ask About Available Lure SamplesThe answers below explain drawing requirements, sampling, tooling ownership, materials and shipping before you send your inquiry.
Fishing Lure Manufacturing FAQ
Practical answers for tooling, sampling and finished lure orders. Include any additional technical or commercial requirements when you send your drawings.
Send a 3D product file or detailed, dimensioned 2D drawings, target quantity, material, colors and assembly requirements. Specify whether you need an exported mold, molded parts or finished lures. If we need to create a 3D model from your 2D drawings, product design is quoted separately. Preliminary DFM feedback is separate from paid product design work.
Yes. We review the lure structure with you, including lip geometry, body symmetry, ballast and internal hardware locations. Share drawings, component specifications and observations of the problem. Swimming action is confirmed jointly: after we send samples, your team tests them in water and checks assembly, finish and all agreed product details. We review your feedback together and address any required changes. Volume production begins only after you approve the samples.
We injection mold clear ABS hard bait bodies and soft baits from TPE or injection-grade PVC pellets. PC and other specified materials require a feasibility review. For soft baits, specify hardness, tail movement, hook retention and color requirements. Grade and additives affect flexibility, buoyancy and tear resistance. Confirm the selected material through samples before approving production.
MOQ and timing depend on the lure design, cavity count, resin, color changes, hardware and finishing scope. We support projects from several thousand parts to larger production runs, subject to review. The quotation sets out the applicable minimum quantity and schedule. New tooling requires mold trials and sample approval before volume production; existing designs depend on current availability.
For customer-funded custom molds, ownership, storage, maintenance and export arrangements are recorded in the tooling agreement. We can sign an NDA before reviewing confidential files. Agree these terms before tooling begins. Existing KTM lure designs offered for private label orders use our tooling; buying finished lures does not transfer the mold or design rights.
Yes. You can send hooks, rings and internal metal components to KTM, or ask us to source them to agreed specifications. Confirm dimensions, weights and quantities early because they influence fit, balance and assembly. For molded parts only, your team handles hardware, surface finishing and assembly. For finished lures, those operations are included according to the quoted scope.
Most of our hollow hard bait bodies use ultrasonic welding, subject to the resin and joint design. Soft bait and other lure designs may require different assembly methods. Tell us about special joining, hook fitting, labeling and retail or bulk packaging before quotation. The approved sample and agreed requirements define the assembly and packing scope.
Standard product quotations are EXW and exclude freight. Near dispatch, confirm your destination and preferred method: international express, air freight or sea freight. We can quote DDP where available for the shipment and destination. Shipping is priced near dispatch because rates change, so an early product quote does not include freight.
Send Your Lure Drawings for a Project Quote
Tell us whether you need an exported mold, molded components, finished lures or an existing OEM design. Include drawings, target quantity, ABS/TPE/PVC requirements, target weight, intended action, hardware and finish references. Upload dimensioned drawings as a PDF or your 3D CAD files in a ZIP archive. Our engineering team will review the manufacturing requirements and identify what is needed for a quotation and sample plan. Creating a 3D product model from 2D drawings is quoted separately. Request an NDA before uploading confidential files.
Share your lure drawings and production requirements. Our engineers will identify the information needed for a quotation and discuss potential molding or assembly issues before tooling begins. Request an NDA before sending confidential files.