Hover-Strolling Jig mold

[Painter1]

I have had some good luck with the Core Swimbait jigs

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_Tackle_The_Ultimate_Swimbait_Hook/descpage-CTUS.html?_gl=1*1q70cwh*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw44mlBhAQEiwAqP3eVlzQ_gw9sRyz64u61blWUsP-O6VwW_7ezb5QXwQ3ExOudC1dkv0OphoCmYcQAvD_BwE

(rarelyu available) but would like a 3/16 with a 2/0 hook. So am wondering if any of you guys have ideas.  I’m not a talented mold maker.  

[mjs]

Maybe pinching a rubber core sinker onto the shank of the hook? 

[Rollo]

I watched a couple of YouTube videos on how guys made their own hover jigs. I simply put a hook in my vise and wrapped in a lead nail weight followed by a drop of super glue. It held fine. The issue is in rigging it. I trashed a few soft plastics trying to get them rigged straight and true.

[21xdc]

I think you could just wrap solder wire around the hook, and a dab of super glue. Easy to adjust weight. 

[bryanmc]

On 7/6/2023 at 6:09 PM, mjs said:

Maybe pinching a rubber core sinker onto the shank of the hook? 

That's what I do.  You can get any weight (within reason) on any hook.

[Painter1]

Good ideas, fellas.  Thank you! 

[Munkin]

Going to try and make some of these myself using a Neko weight that I sand into a point. Figure I can just mold it then cut out a place for the hook and pour.

 

Allen

[Kasilofchrisn]

You might look into LED by Larvalace.

It's like the lead wire but flat and comes on a small roll.

 

[Arne]

Not exactly sure what you are doing, but if you have some old lead core line you can strip the lead out of it.  It will wrapeasily around a hook.  Little super glue with it and should be set.  Arne.

[mark poulson]

On 7/12/2023 at 7:26 AM, Munkin said:

Going to try and make some of these myself using a Neko weight that I sand into a point. Figure I can just mold it then cut out a place for the hook and pour.

 

Allen

I suggest using a file instead of sand paper.  Sanding dust is fine, but filings are large enough to be safer.  I would still use gloves and a mask.

[kevinj]

I have been making these a few ways

Best is lead wire wrapped on the hook shank, up to 1/8" works.

Also used pinch on sinker direct on the shank, some are better than others, i prefer thinner and sleek.

They work better than rubber core and have a smoother taper

I have heat shrunk lead strips, toothpick weights, ss screws, and lashed former to hook shank with old braided line, for the over the nose weights.

I will be attempting a lead mold to make them neater and hopefully a little easier to rig on the plastics, will report back

Kevinj

[jigmeister]

you can use soft lead wire fly tyers use  for adding weight to wet flies

get a roll of .030 wire and wrap the desired length tightly around the hook shank

next paint brush on a thin coat of 2 ton epoxy over the wrapped lead to hold in place . You can taper the epoxy at each end of the lead to make a point to enter the plastic bait easier .

[Ogajiga]

Or just get a custom mold made - serveral providers post on this website.  Yah, the up front cost might be a jolt but the mold will last a lifetime and more benefitting not only oneself but buds & family.  Might even sell a few castings & the mold will eventually pay for itself.

Fishing ones own custom design successfully is incomparably satisfying.