zhbnk Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Hey guys, I'm experimenting with wire-through tuna stickbaits now (40-100 g). I see that many manufacturers as well as custom builders use tail weights at the end of the lure (see attached image). It serves dual purpose - weight and masking the rear hole. I was trying to find where to buys them with no luck. Do any of you use them and if so where do you buy them? What is the called? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 It looks like one of these, I wouldn't know about the weighting of them though. https://www.lurepartsonline.com/Cup-Washers_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhbnk Posted May 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 AZFisher, thanks for the reply. It seems this one is the hollow one, not a weight. The one on the pic is heavy and has a cylindric weight which goes to the tail hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 They are called solid beads. The Musky Shop carries them in brass and nickel plated brass. The largest size they carry is 3/8" diameter and have a .063" hole. https://www.muskyshop.com/products/components-lure-building-solid-brass-beads-per-10-pack?_pos=3&_sid=164c41d09&_ss=r You might be able to find some in stainless by looking for stainless steel beads for jewelry making. https://www.etsy.com/listing/659584710/stainless-steel-polished-beads-round?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=solid+stainless+steel+beads&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&pro=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhbnk Posted May 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Thanks, JD_mudbug! It seems beads are spherical. The one in the bait is the half a sphere. But I will check Etsy. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) I have not seen a solid half sphere. Maybe the one in the bait above is a cup washer with a piece of lead inside. https://www.lurepartsonline.com/Cup-Washers_2?quantity=1&custcol13=157 You could make a wood mold with a pin in it to pour the lead. You could also just fill the cup washer with lead or tungsten putty or even JB weld which is pretty heavy. You may have to open up a bait to see what is on inside. I have some baits with ends finished with cup washers. The body ends are rounded to fit the cup. They just put epoxy in the cup to bond it and the end wrap smushes it onto the body. Edited May 6, 2021 by JD_mudbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 If you can use lead, maybe you could take a barrel weight and cut it in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhbnk Posted May 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) Yes, I guess I will need to come up with a custom solution or go another route and make a closed end with a cup washer. I though it would be much more efficient and easier if I could buy it somewhere. Thanks everyone for your help! Edited May 7, 2021 by zhbnk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 Maybe check out the different brass spinner bodies. You might find something the right shape 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) https://cart.saltwaterplugs.com/tail-weights.html Maybe you could use these tail weights with the cup washer. You could trim the weights to fit your lures. Maybe you can find a tail weight mold or someone who has one? I don't know if anyone on here has the mold that could make you some. I could not find the mold for sale anywhere. Maybe you could use a bullet nose or worm nose type mold instead with a piece of shaft wire to preserve the shaft hole. https://barlowstackle.com/Do-It-Bullet-Nose-Jig-Molds-P228/ https://www.lurepartsonline.com/Worm-Nose-Sinker-WNS-6-A The tail weight mold looks like this: Edited May 8, 2021 by JD_mudbug typo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhbnk Posted May 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 JD_mudbug, this mold looks very similar to what I would imagine. My CNC machine is coming soon, so might experiment with molds or maybe making one with CNC. I also asked coupe people in the industry, so if they point me to the right direction, I will report it here thanks for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Anyone try making tail-weighted lures for muskie or bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Big Epp said: Anyone try making tail-weighted lures for muskie or bass? Not personally but I do know the Australian from work uses stick baits he used in saltwater back home for pike around here. I am pretty sure some of his have tail weights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw4 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 late to the party on this one, but they are common with saltwater suppliers like... https://cart.saltwaterplugs.com/lead-lure-weights.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
