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Thanks for the advice so far. I hope there is more. I never would have imagined that finding these would be so difficult.

I would appreciate any direction that would help me obtain some wooden jitterbug bodies. I am wanting to put together some 3" Jitterbugs. The 3" Jitterbug actually has a body which is 2 5/8" long and 7/8" thick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You can melt it down, and pour it out in thin layers in an old pot. Then maybe you can add in small amounts of it to good lead later. The advice you got about keeping the mold hot is sound too. Sometimes I dip the corner of my mold into molten lead to heat it before I even start using it. I've read that heating lead too hot can harm it, but I always heat mine to the max. The crap that forms on top can be removed with a spoon. I use a wooden handled lead ladle and put the scrap in an ashtray to cool, to be discarded later. Some molds, like your hook barb mold, can be finicky, but I believe the good lead will improve your outcome considerably. Good Luck!

Hi, the first thing I would suggest is getting some pure lead and trying it. It will make a big difference. I will promise you that. Pick up a few wrap-around decoy weights at your local store and try them. If that works you can invest in a larger quantity of good, soft lead.

I have spent my limit of time (hours) looking for Wooden, 3", Jitterbug bodies, with no success. Arbogast refers to these as the Mode G650. If anyone can direct me to a site or individual where I can purchase a few, please respond here or to my personal email. Thanks in advance.