ParkerFly

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Been shaky head fishing a lot this year, and since I already had and had already heavily modified the mold to make Ned rig heads, I figured a little more modification couldn't hurt.

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I have 2 remaining heads of a jig I used to really love but which is no longer made. If I were willing to mail them, would anyone be willing to make me 5 or so RTV molds for them? If so, what would be the cost? Thx.

I have done thread, floral wire, copper wire, and zip ties. Copper looks the nicest. I have decided to stick with zip ties. Super fast and easy, tight, last a long time, and the fish don't care. I lose too many jigs in the rocks to justify spending 10 minutes making one.

I have a 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 weed less round head mold, but I still find the head shape snags more than I'd like. In the opinion of those who have access to a lot more jig molds than me, what is the closest thing available to a Bitsy bug head that will make 3/16 oz jigs? Thanks in advance.

Just getting started pouring plastics, and getting started for one main reason. As a super-finesse bass angler, a bunch of baits I really like and have tons of confidence in have, over the years, been discontinued either because the small companies that made them went under, or big companies just couldn't make money on these type baits. As a result, all my pouring will involve making template molds from my small, dwindling supply of these baits to ensure their future in my fishing. I don't have a ton of room for error as a result. I have read a lot on the forums and will continue to do so this week to ensure that my first molds turn out as clean as possible (again, limited master stock to work with). I have decided to start working with either DWP or Resin due to the durability of these two materials. How many small molds can be made from a quart of resin? How many small molds can be made from 4lb. of DWP? Ultimately, I will primarily be making 6-10 cavity molds of these small baits. Do you suggest that I make some 1-2 cavity molds first to increase my stock before risking valuable masters on larger multi cavity molds? What tips do you have to ensure I get the molds right the first time? Initially, I plan to re-purpose about 10 years worth of old plastic baits I no longer use for plastic material-- i.e. I will be re-melting old baits. Any special hints on this aspect of the process? Thanks in advance.