I'm looking for the molds for nail weights used in Senkos. Any ideas? need help finding them.

Have u tried Finishing nails?

Tight lines

Andrew

Drywall nails work for me

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'm looking for the molds for the sale of the weights. My stores on the Cal-delta are asking for them. Was hoping someone would have an idea of where I could find them?

Paneling nail have nice little ridges that hold them in place.

I use 1" & cut if needed

When I need a heavier weight than steel finishing nails, I use the lead nails that are marketed by the company that produces the Sluggo.

I wacky rig to 30'+ sometimes.

Check with Jans Netcraft for mold types--they don't carry the nail molds but may help you with finding some.

 

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/worm-sinker-molds/]

 

 

Check with Barlow's also

www.do-itmolds.com

 

They do all kinds of molds, so probably they can make one for your needs.

Tried do-it and seaworth with no luck. We're just going to go with blanks from do-it and make our own. I looked at sluggo;s and they used 2 different sizes of ring shank nails. I can see where the panel nails will work as well. Out here were dealing with 30' to 40' in the lakes, and delta currents.

Thanks for the replies.

Eagle Claw and Lunker a City makes a lead nail weight, R2Sea makes a tungsten nail weight in several sizes, the 3/32 works good. Lunker City is about $1.50 for 25 pack, Eagle Flaw 2X that and R2Sea are very expensive.

Tom

Paneling nails Lowe's or Home Depot, 1 box will last a life time!

If you are heart set on a mold you could buy a do it blank mold and drill some hole with a drill press in the diameter you are wanting. varying depths will get you different weights. I am telling you the drywall nail is the perfect weight tho. Fish that stuck in a wacky senko for post spawn pouting females suspended off the points. MONEY!!

If you are heart set on a mold you could buy a do it blank mold and drill some hole with a drill press in the diameter you are wanting. varying depths will get you different weights. I am telling you the drywall nail is the perfect weight tho. Fish that stuck in a wacky senko for post spawn pouting females suspended off the points. MONEY!!

 

A suggestion if you're going this route,   Make one or two cavities on the mold where you drill the inch or so for the nail weight and then take a 1/4 inch bit and drill about 1/8 inch in on top of the the nail hole.   this will create a weight with a flat face that will allow the bait to stand up.   Nobody makes this.   Lunker city makes them with a ball on the end, but it doesn't work the same. 

Wayne, how heavy do you go to fish the wacky that deep? I began using this technique in shallow water, up to maybe 12', when I saw your post here about it a few years ago, and on fishingva.com. I love the technique and use it quite often, but really cannot get comfortable fishing it so deep. I use a 20# flouro leader to help with sink rate .

Wayne, how heavy do you go to fish the wacky that deep? I began using this technique in shallow water, up to maybe 12', when I saw your post here about it a few years ago, and on fishingva.com. I love the technique and use it quite often, but really cannot get comfortable fishing it so deep. I use a 20# flouro leader to help with sink rate .

Good question, thanks for asking.

 

I use several "weights" with Zoom finesse and Trick worm. I also use superline.

 

#1 weight is about 4' of 20# fluorocarbon line to make the braid sink.

#2 weight is a heavier wire hook

#3 weight is a size 3d steel finishing nail--I have used a one pound box of those in a year.

#4 weight is a 3/64 oz Lunker City lead nail--I have used over 100 of those this year so far.

#5 weight is a 3/32 oz Lunker City lead nail.

 

Wind, current, depth, and sometimes the presention of the person I am fishing with will determine what weight I use.

 

Mostly I use the 3/64 oz lead nail 10'-40' in somewhat calm conditions. My intention is a SLOW fall within the conditions at the time. It ain't power fishing. My purpose is to catch bass, not to make the next cast.

If a heavier weight is used, just might as well use a jig.

 

I will be fishing Lake Fork next week so I anticipate using the 3/64 oz lead nail the most. as I have in the past 10 years.

Good question, thanks for asking.

 

I use several "weights" with Zoom finesse and Trick worm. I also use superline.

 

#1 weight is about 4' of 20# fluorocarbon line to make the braid sink.

#2 weight is a heavier wire hook

#3 weight is a size 3d steel finishing nail--I have used a one pound box of those in a year.

#4 weight is a 3/64 oz Lunker City lead nail--I have used over 100 of those this year so far.

#5 weight is a 3/32 oz Lunker City lead nail.

 

Wind, current, depth, and sometimes the presention of the person I am fishing with will determine what weight I use.

 

Mostly I use the 3/64 oz lead nail 10'-40' in somewhat calm conditions. My intention is a SLOW fall within the conditions at the time. It ain't power fishing. My purpose is to catch bass, not to make the next cast.

If a heavier weight is used, just might as well use a jig.

 

I will be fishing Lake Fork next week so I anticipate using the 3/64 oz lead nail the most. as I have in the past 10 years.

Thanks for the reply. I guess when fishing that deep you get used to the feel of how far the worm is sinking. I will try this on deeper summertime bass. I hope you wear out those Lake Fork bass.