4/0 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 I bought this one but I would like to try and make some that are heavier. I am thinking up to an ounce maybe 1 1/2 to throw at schools of Spanish Mackerel when they have bait balls pushed up on top and are busting them. Thinking along the lines of a Glass Minnow. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Do it Corp. has that lure body mold but I think only up to 3/8 oz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 You might try getting some hollow lead wire and making your own bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Yes Do-Its lure body mold only goes to 3/8oz. Hilts has one that goes to 1/2oz. I've not seen one ounce lure bodies in that particular style. A custom mold could likely be had in the $150-$175 range to include several sizes above and below one ounce. Or you could use lure bodies of a different style that would be quite similar in function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4/0 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'll look at a different body style I guess to experiment with and if the idea works then the mold can come into play. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 You could always use the Pencil Sinker mold and lay a think wire, close the mold and hit it with a rubber mallet to make the groove. Then mold it with a wire just like the Lure Body mold Pencil Sinker Sz: 1 1/4, 1 3/4, 2 1/2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8s Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 A quick search , These go up to an ounce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 5 hours ago, swimb8s said: A quick search , These go up to an ounce Those look larger in diameter and shorter than a typical lure body. I guess a person could always buy a pack and try them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 6:54 AM, Fatman said: You could always use the Pencil Sinker mold and lay a think wire, close the mold and hit it with a rubber mallet to make the groove. Then mold it with a wire just like the Lure Body mold Pencil Sinker Sz: 1 1/4, 1 3/4, 2 1/2 I thought about that as well. You would have to be careful to get your pull pin slot even on each side. Does the mallet method make a deep enough slot or is a dremel also needed? I suppose if a person had one of these pencil sinkers of the appropriate size you could also cut off the eyelets and make a silicone mold. Or use lead wire shape the ends and make a silicone mold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4/0 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 10:54 AM, Fatman said: You could always use the Pencil Sinker mold and lay a think wire, close the mold and hit it with a rubber mallet to make the groove. Then mold it with a wire just like the Lure Body mold Pencil Sinker Sz: 1 1/4, 1 3/4, 2 1/2 On 10/27/2020 at 11:27 AM, Kasilofchrisn said: I thought about that as well. You would have to be careful to get your pull pin slot even on each side. Does the mallet method make a deep enough slot or is a dremel also needed? I suppose if a person had one of these pencil sinkers of the appropriate size you could also cut off the eyelets and make a silicone mold. Or use lead wire shape the ends and make a silicone mold. The pencil sinker idea is good. I had the same thoughts on keeping the hole " centered" in the body. I have pull pins from some egg sinker molds that I could use. Going to play with this over the winter and be ready for spring. water hits 70 d and they will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I have used these with good results. https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Pack-Spinner-Lure-Bodies-Tackle-Making-or-Slip-Sinker/120549415572?hash=item1c114e1a94:g:B7oAAMXQU6tQ~eOf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 for got to mention it is cheaper if you buy the 100 lot size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 10/30/2020 at 7:28 AM, azsouth said: I have used these with good results. https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Pack-Spinner-Lure-Bodies-Tackle-Making-or-Slip-Sinker/120549415572?hash=item1c114e1a94:g:B7oAAMXQU6tQ~eOf Those are most likely from the existing Do-It mold. In fact I own that mold. But they only go up to 3/8oz. The OP is looking for 1oz and larger sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 I would say wood drill bits and some ss wire you got your custom mold. 2 pieces of 1x3 clamped together and drill the meeting point pull apart tape wire to just below bottom of hole and re-clamp boards back together, make sure wire is straight and in the middle of whole. pour in lead you are done...... different size bit to adjust weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
