Shaky Head Mold

[steve187]

I recently used at least 4 different brands of shaky head jig. The one I liked the best was called a spot remover if I remember correctly. The lead was flat on the bottom and round on top. It had a screw lock coil. I had the least hangups with it. I don't know for sure but I think it stands the bait in a vertical position fairly well. How can I get a mold to pour this style? Does anyone here use the Standup jig by Do-It ? It seems sort of like the spot remover. I also will need to use a bit longer hook than what comes on the Spot Remover. The Stand up jig mold by Do It comes with assorted cavities.

Edited May 19, 2011 by steve187

[cadman]

Steve,

I have the Do-It SUS-5-A mold. It definitely stands up better than the Brush Jig. However couple of things to think about.

#1 You will have to use the #1623 hook which is more of an aberdeen hook, unless you modify the mold.

#2 If you use the #1623 hook, make sure you get #1623CR. The CR stands for crimped hook. What this is, is a off set in the hook shank, to keep the hook from spinning in the mold when you pour the lead. Do not buy this mold if you are not going to buy the #1623CR hooks. I believe the hooks are only available from Do-It and in 1/0 and 3/0.

#3 Do-It also makes a heavy duy stand up jig which uses a heavier hook. I do not have this mold so I can't give you any info on it. This is probably a better choice.

PM me if you need more info on hooks and cavity sizes.

[steve187]

Thanks for the reply Ted. I may acquire a shakey head mold, just uncertain exactly which one. The Do It stand up jig has about 6 different size cavities. I really don't think that's what I need or want. 3 sizes would probably work for me. I also want a long shank hook. Most important though is a head style that presents the bait vertically most of the time. Do It are the the only ones I know of that offer molds for sale. Are there other companies that I just don't know about?

Edited May 19, 2011 by steve187

[cadman]

Steve,

PM sent

Edited May 19, 2011 by cadman

[steve187]

Steve,

I have the Do-It SUS-5-A mold. It definitely stands up better than the Brush Jig.

I did a little search on the Do It site and I was unable to locate this mold. Still looking. I am going to be away for a while but will check back later.

Thanks,

Steve

[smalljaw]

I have a suggestion for you Steve, it is the shakey head mold from do-it and I know it is a ball head but I'll tell you why you want that mold. I fished the spot removers in super clear water and what I've found is that it doesn't stand like you think it does, the only way is if it fall perfectly and the bottom of where you're fishing is flat. Now if you take the ball head and use a plastic worm that floats, it;ll stand no matter where you use it becase when your plastic floats up the ball will roll no matter if it on a rock or on a flat, the spot remover on rocks hasn't been great for me, I miss a lot of fish and I think that is due to it having a tendency to fall on its side if it isn't straight up but the ball head will rotate if you use a plastic that floats. The other thing you can do with it is if you have a belt sander, you can pour an 3/16oz jig head and sand a flat spot on the head, now you have a nice 1/8oz jig with a flat area to stand on if that gives you more confidence but for myself, the ball works better. Just a few things for you to consider.

[steve187]

Smalljaw, thanks for the feedback. This is sort of what I expected but wasn't sure of. I haven't done any swimming pool test and may not. The description you give explains several possibilities. I am so new to all this that I haven't yet compiled any lists yet on which hooks I can use in what mold so I'll still need to research hook options with some of my mold options.

This is gonna sound funny but I also don't know whose plastic floats and whose doesn't. The other day I had a Tightlines UV Uvenko tied on weightless and it just floated on the surface. I thought that was sort of surprising and interesting. When I gave it a yank however, it slowly began to sink.

This tackle building is severely cutting into my fishing time.

Thanks for the info.

thanks,

Steve

[smalljaw]

Smalljaw, thanks for the feedback. This is sort of what I expected but wasn't sure of. I haven't done any swimming pool test and may not. The description you give explains several possibilities. I am so new to all this that I haven't yet compiled any lists yet on which hooks I can use in what mold so I'll still need to research hook options with some of my mold options.

This is gonna sound funny but I also don't know whose plastic floats and whose doesn't. The other day I had a Tightlines UV Uvenko tied on weightless and it just floated on the surface. I thought that was sort of surprising and interesting. When I gave it a yank however, it slowly began to sink.

This tackle building is severely cutting into my fishing time.

Thanks for the info.

thanks,

Steve

Steve, plastics that have no salt are more bouyant but not all float but most of the Z-man elastec baits if not all will float, the strike king 3x baits float if you can find them but they melt next to regular plastics and will melt on the boat deck. I look to the guys here that custom pour their own plastics, most can make you a worm that will float, I didn't get into pouring plastics yet because of what you have already said, this is cutting into my time on the water as is and plastics would probably eliminate all my fishing...lol! I love tackle making and doing spinnerbaits and jigs is addicting enough, making plastics would probably put me in the poor house for good along with the doghouse.

[Madbasser]

Steve, I think this would be a much better option as a Spot remover atlernate.

http://do-itmolds.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_7_265

This one has a screw lock and has a flat deck, but the bottom is also round. Its the Tip up jig mold. This one uses the Gamy 604 hook which is a killer hook. Its does have (what i would consider) some pretty small size hooks, but the mods to accept a 5/0 long shank 604 are very minimal. Give it a look you might like it. You can even buy a few from some ebay sellers just to try out and if you like them then just buy the mold and make them yourself.

[cadman]

I did a little search on the Do It site and I was unable to locate this mold. Still looking. I am going to be away for a while but will check back later.

Thanks,

Steve

Steve here are some links The first two is the one I recommend. Notice the 1623CR hooks in the first one. The erie jig works well also. I have all the others, however they do not stand up in my opinion like they should. Just my opinion.

http://www.barlowstackle.com/Do-It-Stand-Up-Jig-Molds-P207.aspx links

http://www.barlowstackle.com/Do-It-Stand-Up-HD-Jig-Molds-P244.aspx

http://www.barlowstackle.com/Do-It-Tip-Up-Jig-Mold-P211.aspx

http://www.barlowstackle.com/Do-It-Erie-Jig-Molds-P182.aspx

http://www.barlowstackle.com/-Do-It-Hidden-Eye-Brush-Weedless-Jig-Molds-P263C56.aspx

Edited May 19, 2011 by cadman