aulrich Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 I have been loving the 6" version of the body (fantastic pike candy) but I have my eye on the other end of the scale 1.75" version has anyone tried that size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyfish Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 I have the 1.75 and the 2.25. They both make great baits that are easy to shoot and the fish like them. I use the smaller for bluegill, perch, and trout. They have a lot of action for a small bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Good to hear, I'll be adding the 1.75 to my next supply run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Quick question how big are the eye sockets on the molds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyfish Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Not sure on the actual size. They are small. With a ruler the socket is about 1/16" maybe a little bigger. I don't put eyes on them. If I want eyes I just color it with a sharpie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agronomist_at_ia Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 4/19/2021 at 5:42 PM, aulrich said: I have been loving the 6" version of the body (fantastic pike candy) but I have my eye on the other end of the scale 1.75" version has anyone tried that size. How do you rig/hook that 6in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted July 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 I use an external wire rig, A football jig head, split ringed to a 55lb titanium wire with a hook and a pin also on the head is a screw lock. After the strike the pin pulls out of the body an the body generally stays out of the mouth increasing the life of the body exponentially. I have has numerous internally rigged storm baits wrecked after one fish even one destroyed after one bite did not even hook the fish. I am working on an idea for a purpose built head where the screw lock is cast in along with a two line ties 90 and 45 for casting or vertical jigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agronomist_at_ia Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Nice. Is that how most guys rig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck 2 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 What weight size of football swing head do you use for the 6''?. Am thinking about trying the 5inch paddle and the Fbb6-swg which goes up to 7/16 oz would that be heavy enough in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck 2 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Are you needing to use a sprue extender to avoid air bubbles while pouring your 6 inch paddle tail single? Would shooting the double 5" require the sprue extender as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I do need a sprue extender for the 6" bait, but not really long I just use a 1/2" copper coupler and just enough pipe to bottom out in the sprue 1/8" or so more. I am not sure if that would work in the 5" bait since there are two cavities, it my have to be bigger. even mine should be 1/4-3/8" longer I still top up the sprue after shooting it, I should have it so I don't have to backtrack but I am too lazy to bother. I find the 1/4, 5/16 or 3/8 works for most of my fishing. But I did find a head on aliexpress that would be perfect. a line tie a dropper loop and a screw lock all in one unit. I have not ordered it yet so I can't really say if it is good enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck 2 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 thanks aulrich for the fast response and helpfull information. Planning to order on monday so this will really help. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
