Super User Munkin Posted January 22 Super User Share Posted January 22 As I am trying to figure out how to make baits with components that don't exist I figured I would vent my frustration to see what everyone else is looking for. When making baits I fall back on 30 years of bass fishing experience and an engineering background. Unfortunately I am finding things I need don't exist so I have to get them custom made at crazy prices. Below I will list out what I am currently looking for. 1. Indiana blade in size 5.5, what I find is there is a large jump between size 5 and 6 indiana blades. Something inbetween would be perfect for a lot of applications but a mold from Lakeland is $3900 which is a bit steep right now. 2. 30 degree medium wire hooks in sizes 1/0 to 3/0. Mustad makes one in 4/0 and 5/0 but I need something smaller for small swim jigs. etc. which I cannot currently make without hand bending some 60 degree hooks. 3. Titanium spinnerbait wire= I have a guy that I can get some wires from but he only has less than 100 a year and they are like $3 each. Need to find someone that can make them in bulk and at a cheaper cost. 4. Skirt tabs I can have made in whatever color I want just need to buy a crazy amount of like 10k which is more than I could ever use in a single color. What is everyone else looking for as I maybe able to help? This is just my b***h list of things I need but cannot find without getting a second mortgage on my house to pay for. Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JN94 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 At the moment, looking for 1/2oz football jigs with a 2/0 heavy wire hook and a wire keeper. Just looking for the "raw" jig bc I want to paint it and tie my own skirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted February 21 Author Super User Share Posted February 21 20 hours ago, JNorman said: At the moment, looking for 1/2oz football jigs with a 2/0 heavy wire hook and a wire keeper. Just looking for the "raw" jig bc I want to paint it and tie my own skirt Have you checked Cast Industries? Largest U.S. Manufacturer of Lead Fishing Tackle (castind.com) Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVE64 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 A Split shot that's molded for attaching to a hook shank rather than crimped for line. I'd never super glue my fingers together again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JN94 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 12 hours ago, Munkin said: Have you checked Cast Industries? Largest U.S. Manufacturer of Lead Fishing Tackle (castind.com) Allen Doesn't look like they have what I'm looking for, outside of doing a custom mold. That's a good source for other things though. Thanks for sending. I'd never seen that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking45 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 20 hours ago, PaulVE64 said: A Split shot that's molded for attaching to a hook shank rather than crimped for line. I'd never super glue my fingers together again Take the insert out of a small rubber core sinker. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVE64 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, looking45 said: Take the insert out of a small rubber core sinker. I've tried that before and use it for ewg × swimjig but i hand tie alot of jigs and those lead wts with the rubber are too long for alot of my hooks. I need more of a round shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junk Fisherman Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Green pumpkin goby Hula Sticks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted April 7 Author Super User Share Posted April 7 On 2/21/2024 at 5:44 PM, PaulVE64 said: A Split shot that's molded for attaching to a hook shank rather than crimped for line. I'd never super glue my fingers together again Bass Pro Shops XPS Hook Weights | Bass Pro Shops Look at these I think they are what you are looking for. Allen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky998 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 At the moment looking for 3/8 oz heavy cover skirted swim jigs with a 3/0 hook. Wishing strike king made some in their heavy cover hack attack model. I want the hook size on that weight of swim jig to get through heavy cover with a 3-4" zako but the size 5/0 hooks are massive for what I want to fish with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 the do-it walleye jig in 3/4, 1oz and 1.5 oz. The walleye mold that do-it does make only goes to 5/8. I have seen this jig in the above mentioned sizes made by a couple larger jig makers around michigan but, i don’t know if the design is patent or what. nobody really makes anything remotely close. seems like do-it would make a killing for the walleye guys. I just don’t have the funds for a custom mold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdnoble84 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 13 hours ago, Mbirdsley said: the do-it walleye jig in 3/4, 1oz and 1.5 oz. The walleye mold that do-it does make only goes to 5/8. I have seen this jig in the above mentioned sizes made by a couple larger jig makers around michigan but, i don’t know if the design is patent or what. nobody really makes anything remotely close. seems like do-it would make a killing for the walleye guys. I just don’t have the funds for a custom mold. I’ve thought the same. I have buddies that go up to detroit every spring and those would be perfect for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted May 15 Author Super User Share Posted May 15 Someone is making the 5.5 Indiana blades for me now. I have been looking for these for years. Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 4/26/2024 at 1:21 AM, Mbirdsley said: the do-it walleye jig in 3/4, 1oz and 1.5 oz. The walleye mold that do-it does make only goes to 5/8. I have seen this jig in the above mentioned sizes made by a couple larger jig makers around michigan but, i don’t know if the design is patent or what. nobody really makes anything remotely close. seems like do-it would make a killing for the walleye guys. I just don’t have the funds for a custom mold. If tour talking about a small move or for casting lead by hand, those type are fairly cheap, or should be. I am a retired tool maker and made a number of prototype lead casting molds for a variety of lure makers back in the 80-90's when walleye fishing was make my a big comback. My company made quite a few molds of single and double cavity lead molds to get the lure up and running. Once it became a hit, then the lure companies sent to more expensive automated molds for higher production numbers. There are a couple lure makers I see still using the old prototype mold I made way back when. A simple one cavity hand casting lead mold should not be that expensive at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted May 19 Author Super User Share Posted May 19 1 hour ago, airshot said: If tour talking about a small move or for casting lead by hand, those type are fairly cheap, or should be. I am a retired tool maker and made a number of prototype lead casting molds for a variety of lure makers back in the 80-90's when walleye fishing was make my a big comback. My company made quite a few molds of single and double cavity lead molds to get the lure up and running. Once it became a hit, then the lure companies sent to more expensive automated molds for higher production numbers. There are a couple lure makers I see still using the old prototype mold I made way back when. A simple one cavity hand casting lead mold should not be that expensive at all. Don't admit to knowing how to make custom molds or your inbox will be full. Allen 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzbaiter Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I wish they made underspins that were priced like the jighead+swivel+blade assembly that they really are. I’m not paying $5 for a single piece of terminal tackle. It’s a jighead with stuff on it; the price tag ought to reflect that. It’s past my bedtime, rant over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 13 hours ago, Munkin said: Don't admit to knowing how to make custom molds or your inbox will be full. Allen Thanks....didn't think of that, however I am now retired and no access to the machine shop anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted May 20 Author Super User Share Posted May 20 21 hours ago, Buzzbaiter said: I wish they made underspins that were priced like the jighead+swivel+blade assembly that they really are. I’m not paying $5 for a single piece of terminal tackle. It’s a jighead with stuff on it; the price tag ought to reflect that. It’s past my bedtime, rant over. Lost 5 of them on one trip which was expensive. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User fishballer06 Posted May 23 Super User Share Posted May 23 On 5/14/2024 at 11:01 PM, Munkin said: Someone is making the 5.5 Indiana blades for me now. I have been looking for these for years. Allen Any chance I could buy a dozen off you? PM me if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted May 25 Author Super User Share Posted May 25 On 5/23/2024 at 8:27 AM, fishballer06 said: Any chance I could buy a dozen off you? PM me if so. Waiting on the samples to arrive. Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwateronly Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 On 2/22/2024 at 4:02 PM, PaulVE64 said: I've tried that before and use it for ewg × swimjig but i hand tie alot of jigs and those lead wts with the rubber are too long for alot of my hooks. I need more of a round shot Maybe not the right price, but... https://thehookuptackle.com/products/ds-14-custom-sinker?variant=42751459164327 scott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted July 19 Author Super User Share Posted July 19 Size 5.5 Indiana blades arrived this week. Can't wait to try them out on some baits. Allen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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