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I do something pretty similar, but I rig them stupid tube style with the 1/4 oz jig

I use the ALX IKOS Promise 73. It's a 7'3" MH. They're $159, but first timers get 10% off of site.

Thanks for the solid info.

Probably wacky rig and finesse jigs.

I usually start with 1/8 oz but will go as light as possible. GP with copper flake, and smoke w purple and silver are my go to's.

Thanks. I think I'm going to give the XP734c, XP732sf, KD713sf, KD713c, and FR705cb a try this year. Do you think this is solid or should I look at other models too? I have a Fury Swimbait rod from several years ago that I still use too.

I make my own. I've tinkered with a few different molds, but I like a mid mag trick worm style which is a little thicker, or the same version but with a fully round body. I use wacky bands or crossover rings with whichever long shanked neko/wacky hook I have close to me. That Geecrack method looks cool, I may have to try those soon.

I'm curious if Dobyns rods are still considered good since getting bought out by GSM? The most I've been able to find is that warranty issues were more difficult. Is 35% off retail a good price for them, or is that easily findable? Which rods are worth buying from them? I fish from a kayak, and like to carry 2 spinning, and 3-4 bait cast. I usually have a dropshot, and a ned or neko on the spinning gear. I like to fish jigs, Texas/Carolina rig, and bladed jigs/spinner baits, with a sprinkle of jerk baits and top water.

I have this one that works ok, I think it's a little small: FGF - Sniper 4" I'm leaning towards this, I think: 4.25" The "Cheater" | Kearby Design & Manu

Hi all. I'm thinking, or over thinking about ordering a mold for a bladed jig and spinnerbait trailer mold. What're your preferred or favorites molds to make them?

Here ya go. Just pick some skirts and collars. https://www.lurepartsonline.com/Muskie-King-Spin-Heads

Contact Fat Guys Fishing and tell them what you want. It will take a bit to get it, but they make good stuff. I own several of their molds.

Hope you like em man.

I make most my own soft plastics as a fun hobby, and for a couple of friends. I have a couple of Do-It cast aluminum stick bait molds that come out with more of a matte finish, and a couple higher end CNC aluminum molds that come out on the glossy/shiny side. I’ve caught fish with both and don’t think it matters much except in real clear water.

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It’s good to have. Once you introduce moisture into the plastisol, you can get air bubble. I use Bait Plastics 242 mostly and it’s fairly bubble free.

They're in the Ukraine. I'm not sure if they're effected by what's going on there.

Not recommended. There’s a dude on the tube that does it off the back of his truck. Outside would be your best option.

Fat guys fishing, do-it, ultra molds, print a lure are some to check out. I’ve only dipped them but suck at it at the moment.

Okuma Guide Select swimbait rods are what I have. I like them a lot for the price.

Awesome advice. Thank you very much! Have you had any experience with 3rd Island molds? I've seen a few of them, and they look like Shawn Collins molds, Are they the same guy?

Yes sir. I have a pretty good source for lead. I can get it in 40lb blocks from work. I figured I could get an ingot mold and melt a block down at a time. I don't have experience pouring lead, but can run a torch and weld, and pour my own plastics

I have a 10 lb Lee pot, and all of the stuff needed for tying as I have been buying naked jigs, powder coating and tying them up for a few months. I've already learned that you don't save money making lures, at least with shooting plastics anyway.

What's everyone's favorite mold for flipping jigs? I've been tying my own but want to pour my own now and am a bit indecisive with the amount of options available. Any help would be great.

The best way is to make one and catch Donkeys with them and show pics on the FB swimbait groups and on IG. Swim videos, and videos of you catching fish on the will help too.