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I need to order supplies for a new Do-it ponyhead mold- PHB-5-A. This is the one with barb collar cavities in 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 and 3/8.
What size/type blade and split ring should I use for each cavity?
Also, Do-it says use a crane #12 swivel for all cavities. Is that correct?
Thanks!
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NO I don't work for them or know anyone that dose.
I took your advice and called Lurecraft.
Their advice was use to smooth nickel colorado blades for all cavities in the following sizes:
00 for the 1/32 and 1/16
0 for the 1/8
1 for the 1/4 and 3/8
Use size 0 split rings for all.
Well I can tell you that Blakemore uses a #2 SS split ring and size blade depends on who made it as some are not the same. Some Mfg. size 0 is the same as another 00.
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If you look on the inside of the mold it gives you all the info you asked for, but you don't have to follow it!!!
You can use any size blade you want.
For the 1/32 and 1/16th I use a size 12 crane swivel, the others a size 10 crane.
Split ring I use a size zero, my preference. Some of the guys who make them here use butt rings instead of split rings, I use the split rings cause I have them.
My last order to catch up everything by the thousand cost me about $165 from Hagens. They had everything all at once with no backorders.
Fatman
found this on a lure making site that I order from.....
Lure Size (oz) 1/48 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/2
Split Ring Size 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Colorado Blade Size 00 00 00 0 1 1 2 2 2 3
Larger blade sizes can add more flash, but may require slower jigging speed for lure stabilization
#12 Crane Swivels
#0 or #1 sized colorado blades or #1 willow
#1 sized stainless steel butt rings, forget about split rings...
and don't forget the hooks. I use 2/0, 1/0, #1's. I don't make the 1/32 sized BUT if I do I think I use a #4 hook
Once I'm pouring the mold will get hot. I use a tooth pick and wooden chop sticks to get everything lined up for the next pour. Can't use your fingers and don't use anything metal. Make sure that mold is hot or the lead won't flow around the swivel. On these types of jigs I use pure TIN or PURE lead. NO TIRE WEIGHTS.