I’m looking to get a mold as close to a slider as I can I’m torn between the jacobs 2” PaddleTail, and there 1 3/4 “ or the do it’s 1.5” thump tail , thoughts opinions real world experiences please and I’m open to other options as well
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I’m looking to get a mold as close to a slider as I can I’m torn between the jacobs 2” PaddleTail, and there 1 3/4 “ or the do it’s 1.5” thump tail , thoughts opinions real world experiences please and I’m open to other options as well
I have all 3 sizes of Do-its Thump Grub molds. I love the two bigger sizes. They are one of my favorite baits to fish but I'm not a fan of the small one. The small one lacks the tail action of the two bigger sizes. It's not even close. I too would like to find a nice small paddle tail bait with lots of tail action.
Have you tried jacobs beavertail it was a good producer for me .Quote:
Originally Posted by gobbler
A beaver tail is flat and has fluid movements a PaddleTail is in a vertical position relative to a horizontal body that causes the bait to wiggle when pulled through the water
I think for crappie 1 and 3/4 and 2 inch is best
I have the 1 3/4" Jacobs paddle tail and I am pleased with the action it has
My mistake and identity Rick makes the best one I think but there’s quite a few more out there with different companies .Quote:
Originally Posted by gobbler
Rick? Who or what company?
Rick Jacobs. Jacobs molds.Quote:
Originally Posted by gobbler
Too bad no one makes the mold for the 3" or 4" Slider Worm. It's by far the best finesse worm I've ever cast !
https://i.imgur.com/7qyuVnY.jpg
Go to Bass tackle molds And look at the warm Molds i’m sure that you will find three or 4 inch .
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warm Mold
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I've checked many company worm mold for the specific design of the Slider Worm and none are the same.
The paddle is tapered to a point when looking at it from the side same as for the Kut Tail Worm and the taper from the body to tail is continuous also looking at the worm from the side behind the egg sac bulge. I have made a mold of the Slider in plaster and it's okay but for detail, plaster leaves a bit to be desired.
https://i.imgur.com/gwFT38q.jpg?1
That would be a good one in that size in your picture .Quote:
Originally Posted by Spoonminnow