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No one has tried this? Ive also used the leader wire to try and some spinnerbait type wire.

Alright guys!!! I have a new project!! I am currently working on modifying one of my molds to make a large weedless Underspin jig. I successfully made ONE… however, I used a solid stainless type wire. Only after I perfectly got them to pour right. And painted a couple. Did I then think about the fact that the wire will not bend or move out of the way any when a fish slams into the full size jig Underspin. Which may cause hookup issues when using a weedguard on the hook side. So, to fix this I looked into a few things and seen that Titanium wire will not rust and can flex. I have used wire before on other things. However, I am curious if any of you have ever used titanium wire like this and what pound/size/or gauge would you recommend for a swivel and a #3 willow blade???? Stiff enough wire to stay away from the body but flexible enough to compress some. I really need some feedback on this and really appreciate you sharing your knowledge on this. If not, I just start randomly buying sizes to try and titanium wire is not cheap… LoL!!!

All are very good replies. I appreciate the different opinions. I do have different molds. My favorite silicone jigs to tie are life like silicone swim jigs. I imagine I could use most of those to tie bucktail jigs. I just didn’t know if anyone here had tried different molds for that application. It doesn’t have to have a keeper for a grub. I can hand tie one on. I am pretty good at coming up with patterns and colors for silicone swim jigs. I will just have to play with the bucktail and see how the jigs react in the water makes self. I have watched most of Smalljaw’s videos over the years. Dan is one of the people that kind got me into wanting to tie all my own jigs and my own patterns. Thanks again everyone.

All are very good replies. I appreciate the different opinions. I do have different molds. My favorite silicone jigs to tie are life like silicone swim jigs. I imagine I could use most of those to tie bucktail jigs. I just didn’t know if anyone here had tried different molds for that application. It doesn’t have to have a keeper for a grub. I can hand tie one on. I am pretty good at coming up with patterns and colors for silicone swim jigs. I will just have to play with the bucktail and see how the jigs react in the water makes self. I have watched most of Smalljaw’s videos over the years. Dan is one of the people that kind got me into wanting to tie all my own jigs and my own patterns. Thanks again everyone.

Why did they stop making that mold? Can you still find them? Is there a mold somewhat like that available now?

Do you have a recommended mold or type?

LOL! I already watch his videos. I’ve watched them for years. I was just wanting some opinions and or advise from a group of people to see what their thoughts and opinions on the subject was.

That looks really nice! I usually hand tie silicone or rubber. I’m thinking about trying buck tail. I am trying to figure out if it matters what kind of Jig mold I use for tying buccktail as far as how it falls in the water and the balance and flow of the jig.

I know this isn’t the fly tying section. However, my idea was to make some bucktails for bass and walleye using my lead molds I have for bass fishing. I figured some of you may had tried this at some point. Any good or bad reviews on the idea. Or suggestions? I hand tie my jigs. I just haven’t tried bucktail yet.

Thank you. I do have the smaller poison tail jig mold. I’ll have to look at it

I’m looking for a mold that can do several things. I want a balance jig head that is good for casting a bucktail. I would like it to be universal so if I don’t want to use bucktail I can put a curltail grub on it. I’d like it to have an eye socket on it for eyes. I’d like to be able to use different size hooks in the mold. Ranging from walleye hooks to bass size hooks. I have many molds. I’ve been looking at a couple that fit this description. Please give your info and opinions.

Anyone use the newer do it molds walleye jig mold? Also anyone tie buck tail jigs with it? How does it act casting it out and the retrieve? Is it pretty balanced on the retrieve?

Yes. I’ve also considered using JB WELD on one side and etc on the other for some give and tight fit. Thanks for the reply.

Thanks. Never thought of that.

I really appreciate the advise and idea. I ordered some stuff. I’ll give it a try and let you know how it goes. I’ll have to look back at the original message. I need to make a channel for the hook and wire keeper I want to use. Thanks again