CObasser Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I am trying to get a more durable wire weed guard for a couple molds ,the do it wacky mold to start ... the over the counter ones bend and deform after you catch a fish , I m looking at stainless spring steel wire from mc master carr. Anyone ever ever make there own wire weed guards ? what type of wire and sizes have you had luck with .Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) I use the coated cable wires in 90# test Sevelon and Surflon were then names for them. I have bought them from Cablea's and BPS. Edited March 29, 2014 by Jig Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) I use the McMaster Carr stainless steel Spring Steel wire. It works really well. The current Do-It wire is (.0115 to .012). So if you want a less springy weedguard wire go up several wire diameters. I might have some different diameters at work, that I could send you as a sample to see what you want to buy. It will have to wait till Monday though. PM me your mailing info if you are interested. Edited March 29, 2014 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I use a stainless steel (.024) wire.. A little heavier but the Bass haven't seemed to notice LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBarlow Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I molded up a bunch last year and just put 2 of the Do-It guards in each one. I was in a rush to get out and go fishing so I did the easiest thing I could think of. When I have more time I will make my own wire guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
