Hey Gus

You are taking on a really addictive hobby and it doesn’t stop you from going crazy – if anything it might push you over the edge.

Start with a 1/16 & 1/32 jig head mold or the multi cavity mold first. If you decide to really get into it go with Do-It PRO series molds.

The majority of Do-It and hilts molds will take hooks other than what is recommend on the mold. For the smaller hooks – Mustad, Matzuo, and VMC (my choice) are interchangeable with Eagle Claw and each other. Some mold modifications are needed for larger hooks (Gamakatsu – Owner). So you can interchange hooks and there is probably members here that could you give some recommendations from experience.

You really don’t save money pouring your own unless you get your lead free and hooks in bulk (check out Shorty’s and sometimes ebay). I use soft lead for small jigs – wheel weights for fishing weights or large jigs.

Good luck and be safe.