Jaw Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 What do-it mold would you guys recommend for a shaky head in the 1/8 and 1/4 oz size preferably in a 2/0 to 3/0 hook size with a barbed collar. There are so many molds that it's hard to decide. I'm not opposed to modifying one but wondering what stock mold you would use. Although the hook size is a little off I'm thinking of ordering the do-it rhb-8-48. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 You can use the SRH-6-A which is a shaky head mold, it doesn't use screw locks and instead it uses a ring and barb. The thing is you can either use a flat eye 60 degree hook or a 90 degree Gamakatsu 604 hook, it goes from 1/6oz up to 3/8oz. It calls for 3/0 to 5/0 but I would think you could use a 2/0 if you wanted too in the smaller cavities as I've done that in my mold with the screw locks. I know screw locks take an extra second or 2 to rig but I've tried all kind of shaky heads before making my own and nothing held the worm like a screw lock unless you use Z-man plastics. So, that is the mold made for shaky heads, I hope it will work for you, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks smalljaw I'll look into it. There are so many variations that it's frustrating sometimes. I don't pour much just some jigs for myself and a few friend, so I was surprised when I looked at all the options and even more surprised when I couldn't find one exactly how I wanted it but I only got to look in one location before I asked this question. I did order the mold I mentioned and I'll just modify it if I don't like it or order the one you mentioned. I'm not a big fan of the screw lock on a jig seems I tear up more baits with it. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 What's the deal with Zman plastics? This is the second time in two days I've seen someone mention them in regards to the screw locs. I haven't used Zman baits before myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 They have more elasticity and are very durable but I find them harder to get started on a screw lock and I really don't care much for them myself. Kvd perfect plastics are kind of the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 What's the deal with Zman plastics? This is the second time in two days I've seen someone mention them in regards to the screw locs. I haven't used Zman baits before myself. The plastic that Z-Man uses is what the old Terminator snap back plastics and the Strike King 3X baits were made with. They call it "Elaztec" and no matter how hard you push, you can get the screw lock to penetrate and then screw on the lock, it just doesn't work. I have been told that if you heat the screw lock with a lighter for a few seconds it will work but that is a pain, I'll just stick to normal soft plastics. BTW, I had the old Terminator snap back plastic worms, they ruined a boat carpet and made a mess out of a bunch of baits as they react and will turn to goo any other soft plastic they touch or if you leave them in direct sunlight, nasty stuff that I will not use anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, I have the do it shaky football mold. I would like an ewg flat eye hook. Are my choices mustad 38109 and the trokar hook? Does eagle claw make an ewg hook for this mold? Thanks a lot! Also, i have been having problems with this mold even after heating the hooks the lead is really wobbly on the hook. Anyone have any tips? Edited May 19, 2015 by micro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Eagle Claw makes a E3014BP in a 60 degree wide gap. I have not used it yet. I am waiting for my current supply of Mustads to run out. Here is a link http://www.captainhookswarehouse.com/index.cfm?page=detail&hookid=1028&view=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 The Eagle Claw 3014BP is discontinued, I got a few hundred and really like them but they no longer make them. As for that, there are no other Eagle claw flat eye EWG style hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EironBreaker Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Not true, I bought some 4/0 2405s to try in a football jig from Captain Hooks. They seem to run a little larger than a 4/0 and they are plenty heavy. I think a 1/0 would work in a shakey head just fine but I haven't had my hands on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I have the 1/0 and they are large!!!! The wire is to thick and I can pour a 1/2oz football head but there is still flashing as the mold won't close. I got samples of the 2405 and the 3014 and it is how I ended up with the 3014 which only came in a 1/0 but was a large as my 4/0 hooks, I don't know why they sized them like that but they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EironBreaker Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Smalljaw, that's good to know. I think I could get the 4/0 2405 in a big flipping jig but would really have to modify a FB mold to make it work in a 3/4 or 1 oz. I might get a pack of the 1/0 and see what they would work in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 They are big, I had to email them and ask if they sent the right hook. I was really hoping for a nice size 1 or even a 1/0 60 degree flat eye hook. VMC makes one, I think it is a 6148 or 6348 but I can't find any place that will sell it or even has it, I believe it is made for their hair jig which is what I want it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
