Do-it Mold Question

[funbun]

Okay, so, where do I buy just a round Do-it Mold that will allow me to use multiple weight on the same sized hook, e.g., 1/4 to 1/16 oz. jig head all on a #8 hook.

[MuskyGary]

Try Barlows on the internet.

[smoothlures]

Barlows, Janns Netcraft, or from the source do-itmolds.com.

[RonDon]

Going to be hard getting a #8 in those larger sizes like a 1/4 oz.

[Redman]

The mold will have to be modified. That will be some what of a problem do to the small hook size. I myself would rethink this and go to a bigger hook size. Barring that I would custom make my own mold to fit that size hook. It will be a odd shape to get that much weight on to a size 8 hook.


There is a reason that the mold makers make the sizes and recommend the hooks that they do. Maybe they have done the homework for you??????

Redman

[funbun]

Yeah, you're probably right.

[funbun]

Are there special jig molds for sickle hooks?

[Redman]

You can use Sickles in different Do-it molds. Most of the time you can use one down from what they recommend. There are exception to that rule of thumb. I have to admit that I have been useing 2,4,and 6's most of the time and use the Number 8's and 10's for my little custom molds. I do think that you will be succesfull at Barlow's with there JRN-6-A see it here Do-It Round Head Jig Molds I have two different ball head ones that I can use sickles in very well including one of the above.

Good luck you shouldn't have any problems.


All the best

Redman

[crappiedoc]

Redman has giving you pretty good advice, but try Zeiners Bass Shop, they are the cheapest Do-it dealer in the lower 48. If someone knows of a cheaper one please post it for all of us to use. As far as hooks go, just try 'em in the molds. The older model molds accepted lots more hooks, but thats before Do-it and Eagle Claw got married, the older molds even listed other manufacturers hooks. One thing I've noticed is that molds that pour 2 or more different size heads accept far more hooks without modifying the mold. Another thing, a #8 hook will not clear the outside of the head resulting in missed strikes. Hope this helps. CD

[Redman]

Crappiedoc I have posted before that it is fairly easy to modify a Do-It mold. I think you are right that the older molds do accept a wider range of hooks. In my opinion Do-It and Eagle claw have been married a long time. They used to list Mustad hooks but for some reason Mustad fell out of favor with everyone. Think that happend about the time that the European Union and Ero came in to exsistance. The Japanise and Koreans saw a opening and with new technology built a better mouse trap. Today we here use sickle hooks and Do-It molds trade info on how to do them. One day the Asians will start to sell jig mold made especilly for sickles at a far lower price and Do-It will have to scramble to sirvive.

As far as which company has the best price I have to go with the Texas based company and promote them as I need to have the money flow in to the state coffers to reduce my property taxes. I know that you would like them to buy from a Kansas base company for the same reason. Both are good but BUY TEXAS.
help out the Redman.

All the best

Redman