FishBlood&RiverMud

Well thank you all for the help. Was able to get some casted, painted, and tested. They do catch fish, as intended!

I ordered a couple hundred of 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 from TJ's Tackle. Hopefully that works out ok. These are personal use...I only support a few friends habits with what I cast. They mention on their website Matzuo going bankrupt. Will take a peek at the EC #500. Thank you

Bummer. Completely out of stock LPO, Janns, Barlows.

Thank you. I'll compare to what I've after the holiday and make an order! Appreciate your time Cadman!

cadman. Thank you for the insight. I am interested in a larger hook for 3/8, 1/2, & 5/8 size. Your description of the Matzuo sounds perfect. Bigger gap, slightly longer than 571 short shanks. Obviously you've got the mold and the hooks. Picture is worth a thousand words! Thanks! If they are the ticket. Where do you get them from? -Andy

First post. I'm Andy. Hi! Casting Live Bait Jigs Do-It LBS-6-A I am using 571 Short Shank hooks 1/0 After casting the first set i didn’t like the hook size in 3/8, 1/2 or 5/8. Seems too small and too close to lead for me. The 1/16 up to 1/4 are perfect in a 1/0 though!! I am thinking a 3/0 would be correct for the bigger sizes. (For what i'm looking for) Wondering what hook will give me a little more hook gap. Not finding 571 short shank in a 2/0 or 3/0. I also tried some of the 570 long shank 1/0 and 3/0 hooks that i use for the tear drop style and though the shank was too long. Hook alternatives to the 1/0 571 Short? --- This is probably my 12th mold and I have been making lures and sinkers for 10 years or so. The cancer has spread and i'm up to 30 colors of powder! I fish 190-200 days a year. Live right on the Mississippi river in Prescott, WI. Been lurking here for a few years sipping on all the information. Time to Join! Thanks!