Munkin Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Anyone know of a place to buy these? Both VMC and Gamakatsu make them but I cannot find them. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Call up Shorty's hook sales. If they don't have them they can get them for you. If you don't know the numbers, send them a pic, they are very helpful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 They are super people to deal with and in stock items come quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 What size hook and are you talking light wire or something stout? I'm asking because I know of some but some guys idea of a NED hook is a 2/0 while others are a #4 and others it is a #1 or #2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 The bigger ned head mold will be available soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Allen, have you found the hooks you are looking for yet? If you are looking at smaller NED hooks, Mustad has the 37188 in a size #2 but if you go to Captain Hooks they still have some in the #1 size. You need to hurry though as it is now discontinued and when it is gone it is gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted October 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Looking for these type of hooks. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Those look like an EWG hook with a couple inside the lead head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Allen knows.. I have told him before... Regular EWG worm hook with a size 0 SS sinker insert connected inside the lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythos Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Not sure how durable they are if you hook up on a hawg though. The weak link would be within the lead where the insert and the hook is at. Anyone bought and tested those yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 The insert is not "Just in the lead" It is connected to the hook eye and has very little chance in pulling out. About the same chance as a spinnerbait hook pulling off. Hard lead would help if you are worried. This finesse technique generally uses lighter line and softer rod that wont pull hard enough to worry about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythos Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 how much lead is from the connection link to exposed hook shank? That's what I'm worried about...the hook becoming loose moving side to side. You may be right though, hard lead might fix that issue. Hopefully there will be a hook available soon to the public where no link will have to be used...sizes 4 through 1/0. Anything higher, might as well just use something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 Using the ss wire sinker eyes allows the use for any size and brand hook... That is a big plus. https://store.do-itmolds.com/Wire-Eyes--pkg_p_1127.html http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Shop-By-Category/Mold-Wire-Forms/Brass-Sinker-Eyes.html?partner=1001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyduty Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 All I know is this is a VMC custom 2/0 hook. Would like to know the mold as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Maybe that is a VMC 7340 and someone finished the bend... Or a special run hook. https://vmcpeche.com/products/wide-gap-jig-45°-with-z-lock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 The mold is nothing special.. https://store.do-itmolds.com/Midwest-Finesse-JigbrSz-116-332-18-532-316-14brHk-Owner-5313brCollar-Wire-Holder_p_1255.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I would like to find where to buy both of those hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Any VMC dealer should be able to get them. http://www.nos-catalogues.net/vmc-fishing-hooks/pdf/bulk/2019/?page=36 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblades Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 8:16 PM, 21xdc said: The bigger ned head mold will be available soon... So it's a shakey head then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT204 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) Someone over on the Facebook page had them custom made. Only had them made in 2/O and only sold like a 1000 at a time.I have made some using a modified Do-It mold and the sinker inserts just make sure they are the steel ones and not the brass ones.....so far no failures. Edited November 21, 2019 by MT204 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
