Jdeee Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 For Musky baits what type lead is used. Do you pour your own or is there a pre made type of weight. I am not a big fan of melting lead especially since the temp here is around - 10 to -20 for the next couple of months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I don't build musky baits, but have used 1/4" lead wire from McMaster-Carr on my deeper crankbaits for bass. I think it comes in 20' and 100' rolls. Here's the link if you want to check it out. Ben http://www.mcmaster.com/#lead-wire/=krrm66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumdawg Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I melt mine from old wheel weights,but alot of people epoxy egg sinkers in for weighting baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarLakeMusky Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I was using egg sinkers now I use water gremlin pencil lead wire. It is 1/4 inch diameter and I get it at fleet farm. CLM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I use the egg sinkers and run the hook hanger through the sinker and epoxy to the bait. Cap off with two part epoxy paste and sand to finish. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeee Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Thanks guys I like Jerry's suggestion. Kinda solves a second problem of how to make a good attachment for the belly hook and then i can just make the tail hook the wire threw which is easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
