bamabass78

Yes, the 32886 will work without any modifications. I use mainly the 5/0 hook for my swimbaits in the 3/4 and 1/2 oz.

I like the Bullet Nose Jig Mold (Doit BDB-5-A) for my swimbaits. It pours 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4. I use the Mustad 32724 hook in 1/8 or 1/4 oz for my swimbaits that I use on my umbrella rigs because it has a lighter wire hook and I can straighten the hook if I get hung up rather than losing my entire rig. For my single swimbaits, I use the Mustad 32886 hook because I like a heavier hook on single swimbaits.........Just a little trick that I've learned, I cut just a tad of the nose off of my swimbait before I glue them on the head. It makes the nose straight across instead of rounded and they fit flush against the head.

Thanks for posting these darkman. Great info from a first class dude.

I believe the hook I use in my flat eye arky is the mustad 32798

Thanks a lot.

Which head does everyone use for tying bucktails for drifting for small mouth in the tailrace? Which ones get hung up the least? Do I need weedguard? Heavy or light wire hooks? What is the most common size head and hook? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I have some banana seed tabs that are very similar. Believe they came from fishingskirts.com

thanks for the info.

I have tried the 32786 and it will not work unless you bend the hook.

I recently got the bdb-5-a mold and it calls for the eagle claw 410 or 413 hooks. My question is, is their a mustad or some other hook that will fit in this mold. Im looking for a 5/0 or 6/0 to pour in the 1/2 and 3/4 ounce heads to use for big swim baits.