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. 

 

 

Just from what I read  Do-It Molds seem to be pretty good. Looks like they sell a nice selection of molds.

There are many choices.  What shape of head, what kind of line tie, what weight range?  You will probably get a lot of different answers.

 

On the subject of pouring, do you have the equipment or using someone else’s?  Do you have experience in lead pouring?

 

FYI:  You are about to head down a rabbit hole.😀

The 1st flipping jig was Arkie design still a good choice. Next is what hook you use and short shank wide gap the mold a is made for.

Suggest buying a few different types to determine what you like then choose a mold and hook.

Siebert Outdoors has every jig design needed,

Tom 

PS, Barlows has everything needed to make jigs including molds.

I like the Collins "flip" mold with a Gamakatsu 291 hook, or an Owner 5317. I've really never had an issue running Mustad 32786 either, but I like the other two better-although they are pricier. 

14 hours ago, Jig Man said:

There are many choices.  What shape of head, what kind of line tie, what weight range?  You will probably get a lot of different answers.

 

On the subject of pouring, do you have the equipment or using someone else’s?  Do you have experience in lead pouring?

 

FYI:  You are about to head down a rabbit hole.😀

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. 

I was referencing pouring equipment like the pot, eye protection, gloves, source of lead, etc.

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

What type of lead are you getting at work?

Pouring lead is different from pouring plastics.  Don’t eat or smoke when you are pouring lead.  Wash your hands well after you finish.  Wear gloves, wear eye protection, don’t let any water get in the lead.  
 

Learn to flux the lead every time you add more to the pot.  If you have a mold that doesn’t release the jigs easily get some Frankfort Arsenal dropout spray and coat the cavities.

 

 I have been pouring jigs for a very long time and will be glad to help you if you need it.  Good luck and have a blast.

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?

No I have not.  All of my molds are Do-It.  Most have come from Barlows.

I have a Lee production 4 lead furnace pot, well used but works good plus about 10 lbs of RCBS pure lead if you want it!

Cost of shipping around $30.

Tom

PM if you want the above.

The Arky would be my choice for a first jig mold. It's a good all around jig and also works well if you decide to make bladed jigs. 

On 4/13/2025 at 11:24 PM, ooga0341 said:

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?

 

They are the same Shawn just renamed the company. 

 

Allen