CDawson85

Hi All, Just wanted to share a photo of some finesse jigs I tied. I used the double skirt method that smalljaw shared on his YouTube channel, it sure gives a cool look to the bait.

I sent them an email to let them know so we’ll see what they say.

That’s funny you mention it sticking to the ladle. I actually noticed that when I got my last batch of lead from them. I thought it was weird that it stuck to the spoon I was using. It sucks I’ll have to throw away 15lbs of it. Can I ask what you charge for shipping that’s a really good price per ingot.

Cool I never knew that! Also, thanks for the recommendation on rotometals I will check them out

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has purchased lead from LPO recently and had issues with their melter clogging and a lot of slag. I use Frankfort arsenal fluxing compound each time I add new lead to the pot. I have fluxed my pot four times today and scraped off nearly 2lbs of slag out of the 4lbs I added today. I was able to pour roughly 30 jigs before the spout kept clogging to the point I couldn’t get a complete pour any more. I used a bent out hook try and clean it out but it basically just drips. Also, the lead has a rainbow type colored hue to it after I flux it. Typically it turns a shiny silver. I have always purchased my lead from them and never had this kind of issue. If anyone has some advice I would really appreciate it, this is super frustrating. Thanks Chad

Unfortunately I already got rid of it. If I run into that issue again I will definitely hang on to it and mix a little with the softer lead. I didn’t realize you could do that. Thank you for your help.

I’m glad it worked out too as I was really getting frustrated. I’ve only been pouring and tying jigs for about 10 months so I’m still learning. Thanks again for your help.

Hey bud sorry for my very tardy reply. I ended up solving the issue. I had melted down some sinkers I got from the tackle shop because I was low on lead at the time. Turns out there must of been some kind of impurity in those sinkers that caused them to harden before the cavity filled completely. I ended up draining the entire pot and got some pure soft lead. First jig I poured with the new lead was perfect and haven’t had an issue since. Stupid mistake on my part. Thanks again for all of your help.

Thanks bud for your reply. I ended up figuring out the issue to the problem. I bought some lead bullet sinkers to melt down because I was in a pinch to get some jigs poured. Turns out there must have been some kind of impurity in the sinkers that caused the lead to harden before the cavity was completely filled. I ended up draining my pot and got some new pure soft lead. First jigs I poured without even warming up the mold poured perfectly. Stupid mistake on my part lol.

I didn’t think of that, thanks for the tip I might just use the dremel tool instead.

Your welcome bud! I will definitely get in touch with you if I have questions. Thanks again!

Thanks Cadman for the reply. I’m using a Lee production IV pot to pour with. I keep the setting on 7 when I’m pouring. I did preheat the mold prior to pouring by pouring lead on the outside of the mold (5 times on each side). This is how I was shown to preheat a mold by a guy who helped me get into pouring. The temperature outside the 2 times I poured was between 45 and 55 degrees. I’m sorry for being a little vague in my original post as I’m still fairly new to this. Thanks again for your help I really appreciate it.

Hi All, I’m having some issues getting the 3/4 and 1oz cavities to get a complete pour. There is a small hole in the head adjacent to where the sprue is attached to the jig after pouring on nearly every jig I have poured. I’ve been pouring outside and the weather is quite cool so I’m wondering if this is to blame as I didn’t have any issues pouring with other molds during summer. I’m also getting the small hole on the right side of some 1/2 oz blade baits I poured this afternoon as well. If anyone has any thoughts on this I’d love to hear them. Regards, Chad

Cool, thank you I appreciate the info!

Thanks smalljaw I appreciate the info. I’ve been watching a bunch of your tying videos on YouTube you do a really great job.