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A little bigger than I orginally wanted but I think they'll do nicely. I call them Kracker Jacks and they are for gills and shellcrackers on KY Lake. I can't wait for the black coloring and red glitter to get here!
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What weight jig head are you using? They look good.
That one is a 1/16 and I think the hook is a 6. I actually pulled the hook from a store bought bait that I use. I'd like to find these heads in 1/32 and 1/16. I like the smaller hooks for the gills and they are hard to find around here. I plan on getting a smaller mold for the bodies as well, these are just a tad bigger than what I wanted, but they'll do fine with a small head like those.Quote:
Originally Posted by headbanginhillbilly
Those look great. Gills ought to love em.
those will kill the gills, I am also trying to work on soemthing similar
Thanks. I know these type of baits work, I just haven't found the mold that is perfect as far as size is concerned. I also need to find some number 4 hooks with a 1/16 and 1/32 head. Most of the 1/16 heads I find in stores are molded on a number 4. Also, the collar barb on most are a tad too big and really tear the body up. I really like the smaller hooks, but that makes this bait body a little on the bulky side.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappieseeker
yes it is hard to find the right hooks for those but what I think would work better is if you just used a plain hook and no leadhead hook and just added a small split shot above or no weight at all. That set up generally works best for me if I am fishing for gills. Is this a home made mold or did you buy it
I bought it. It's an injection mold. I may take your advice and do a few up with the sinker idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappieseeker
mepperson,
Have you seen CrazyAnglers web site where they have the Matuzo Sickle hooks in panfish size?
Just for your info.
1perchjerker
Actually I have but haven't ordered any yet. I have been on their site a few times looking around. I didn't see any pics of the head style I wanted.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1perchjerker
Mepperson, is your mold for making senko tails? Are you looking for tails that are not as long or tails that are smaller in diameter? Pop
Those are the tails for a 7.5 full round worm. I'd like to find one that is smaller in diameter and it could be a little bit shorter. Those are 1 inch, 3/4 would be perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by pop
This guy on ebay makes 2" senko's, if you could make a mold like this and put in the changes to what you want that might work by just pouring the bottoms. or set up what you have now to a custom mold maker and get a custom injection mold.
Fatman
Well, I am already talking to someone but I'm still on the lookout just in case that doesn't pan out. I want a specific mold and don't want to half way do it and end up with subquality looking stuff. Thanks for the advice though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
As far as the length I know it might be a little trouble but couldnt you just cut off about 2 rings from the top and then remelt the scrap
It's really the diameter that's too large. Put a small hook in it and there's very room in the throat of the hook.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappieseeker
Try bearsbaits.com. They make a senko tip mold that probably would not take much to shorten up. Would probably be just what you are looking to accomplish. Pop
Sorry, but I'm a tad bit of a novice on worms. Are senkos a brand or type of soft bait worm? Bear is checking the tips out for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by pop
Senkos are a brand that became so popular for bass that the name now identifies a particular style worm. Your bait looks like the tail end of the Senko. They are probably the most expensive worm on the market. So expensive I bought a knock off mold at little over a hundred dollars. If you google the name Senko you will be able to see what they look like. If you looked on the Bear website you could see the mold for the tips. What alot of guys do is make different color tips (tails), put them in the mold and pour whatever color worm they want to go with the tail. Your bait is just the tail. Mold should be cheaper. Good Luck, Pop
The tail I have is for a full round 7.5 worm. Bear is supposed to be checking for smaller tips for me. Thanks for all of the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by pop
those look real nice! :D
Thanks, I'm gonna go nutz waiting on spring to try these babies out.Quote:
Originally Posted by bxn
Grand-Pa Bob's has some little bulk jigheads with a little sickle.
Thanks but I think Crazy Angler will be able to fix me up.Quote:
Originally Posted by azslabber