Jason O Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I want to use the flat eye 45 degree hook in it. What size hook will in the 1/16,1/8, and 1/4 cavities. Also I've had some trouble with the screw locks breaking after a few fish. Does anyone sell a bigger gauge screw lock? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Jason, If you are referring to the FBB-6-SLA football mold and are also referring to the Mustad #38109 EWG 45° flat eye hook, then here is the list of what I use. 1/16 oz = 2/0 1/8 oz = 3/0 1/4 oz = 3/0 3/8 oz = 4/0 1/2 oz = 4/0 5/8 oz = 5/0 Now a 4/0 migh fit in a 1/4 oz jig. If you tell me specifically what hook you want to fit ibn what cavity. I will check it for you. On the screwlocks, I haven't seen anyone sell a heavier wire diameter screwlock. You can make them yourself, however make sure the outside diameter of your screw lock does not exceed you mold capacity, otherwise you will not get them in the mold to pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason O Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's the right mold and hooks thanks for the info Cadman. Captain hook warehouse has two different in mold screw keepers. One is .020 and one is .024. Anyone ever use these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 cadman did a write up on this awhile back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've gotten some larger sst hitch hikers in the past, so I know they're made, but I can't remember where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Jason, The screw-locs at Captain Hooks, is the same wire diameter (.024) that Do-It, Barlow's, Jann's and Lure Parts On Line sell. The only difference with Captain Hooks screw-locs and the others is that Captain Hooks's screw-locs are a little longer on the shank. So if you're breaking the Do-It ones then these will break as well. Now you have no choice but to make your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I found the sst hitchhikers here: http://www.luremaking.com/catalogue/catalogue-index/catalogue-items/wires/snap_on_cork_screws.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Try this for making your own screw locks. This is in the members submitted tutorials. This is simple and easy to make and easy to use. One more time, Thanks Kelly for sharing this one. Hope this helps you out. John http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/12037-making-consistent-screw-locks-rev-1-0/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
