Jaw Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Bass100 I agree with you on the silicone mold head being to big that's why I ordered the smaller rig but they sent me the other I will have to check out their aluminum mold I've got some of their harnesses but haven't used the mold in awhile how does the aluminum head compare to the silicone mold. Apdriver I just can't seem to pick the right day if I pick Sat the weather's bad if I pick Sun same thing was going to Pendleton today but this recent front changed my mind just going to have to go no matter what if I wait for the best days they will never come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Those are the crimps that I use Mags. Apdriver, if you hand tighten the crimps they will slide. I use heavy duty crimping pliers and I crimp by using a pair of channel locks on the back of the crimping pliers to get them real tight. Once you do that you cant move them at all. I use regualr black nickel swivels from walmart and they spin great. I use the shake-it jig mold from do-it. The mold will take 2/0 to 5/0. If you modify the mold to take a wire weedguard they are even better. I also use weighted swimbait hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Jaw, the lead head is way faster and easier. It is also a much, much smaller head. Where the lead meets the crimp is not a smooth transition but you can make it look good with the finish you put on it. You can even powder coat the heads if you want (I just airbrush them and epoxy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Apdriver I use leader crimps I believe they are size two bought them at fishnstuff I'm sure you know where that is if you can't find them I'm sure Vince can order them as far as hooks go I like lightwire bottom weight ed hooks to texas rig my swimbaits and ball heads on grubs not sure about doitmold haven't been pouring my own.with the texas rigged baits I do miss more fish if I Hookset the rig instead of just leaning into it if I'm to quick with it it takes me awhile to adjust. I have used different swivels for the blades and honestly didn't see much difference between the more expensive ones and the cheaper ones if the blades can turn they will in my opinion ballbearings or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Mags as for the crimp if you use heatshrink over them you can't see what they look like and it eliminates the sharp edges I also use heatshrink on my swivels sometimes seems to keep the baits from snagging each other as much because the swivel stays straighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I missed the blade size question I use 3s to 4s it's according to how many blades I'm using on the ten blade I use 2s and 3s to get my spacing for blade movement I use smaller blades on the crappie rigs that I throw like a spinnerbait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Bass100 I have the doit leadhead mold it has cavitys from3/8 to 3/4 ounce I believe I usually pour 3/8 & 1/2 ounce I will take one 1/2 and one 3/8 and make a double rig but thinking about using a 3/8 lead for the first head and making an epoxy head for the second to reduce the weight I usually powder paint the heads but didn't bake the last ones and the finish didn't last one trip but they were for my personal use so no biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks Bass 100 and Jaw for your replies. I just talked myself into fishing with these because I know they are very effective. I finally bought a rig with the blades and liked the action much more than a plain rig. Figured I might as well buy a mold and this was a timely post for me. Again, thanks for your generosity in sharing how you guys put one together.....Bill.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I make most of my own A rigs and tend to use 1/8 oz. jig heads most of the time. I modified my mold to take a larger hook. I have had a lot of trouble with hooks straightening so now I us as stiff a hook as I can find. I also throw it on a light musky rod with 80 lb. braid and all stumps come to the surface one way or another. lol Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
