Painter1 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Search turned up crickets so I am asking here. Any experience with the DO-IT Poison Swingtail Jig mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Issue? I have both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Just looking for information on how you like it. Is the connection between the hook and the head strong enough for large bass in cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Yes it is strong enough. Makes a great blade jig and a SB with mod to the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 I've landed some nice bass with no issues. But unfortunately nothing "big". But I did land two big Northern Pike ( a 36" and a 39") on it this fall with no issues! Probably the best test was a personal best Sheepshead (Drum) that went a shade over 9lbs. Those darn things can really fight! I have no worries that the connection is not strong enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I have it and it pours great. The wire inserts are pretty heavy so ide think they'd work fine for most anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 There was a video on Youtube (by Skimpy, I think) and the inserts only straightened out after 38 lbs or so of pull. I don't remember whether they were the large insert or the small insert - I am not sure the wire gauge is the same. I have the inserts, I can check. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I bought the mold and made up a batch to try on an upcoming trip to El Salto. I really like the KVD Mustad hook that keeps the head of a worm in place with a hard plastic nodule at the bend and will be using these in size 6/0 with 10” and 12” worms. It seems like a great combination and hope it performs as well as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Here is Skimpy's test: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eol2014 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I have this jig and runs fine with swimbait trailer.....problem is when I tied a living rubber skirt to it then the bait ran on its side and a lot of the action seemed to die. I only used ~ 3in length and 3 pieces. Skirt is centered and "balanced" but has to be the issue.....so back to drawing board and testing for me......Anyone have other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchance Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 my question is, why would this head be better than the football shaped original swing jigs? Isn't that one of the better traits, to create more bottom contact thus more action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EironBreaker Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 It would come through grass or wood cover better then a FB swing head. And it looks cool! It sells quit well with a skirt and sweet beaver rigged on the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I think the big advantage is being able to add virtually any hook and it can be used to swim a bait with extra action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunkerlunchbaits Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Only issue I have had with it is the hook sometimes gets flipped up and stuck where you crimp the wire form closed. So on retrieval my hook and trailer is on top of lure upside down! This was on a balded skirted version I made with twin tail grub! skirt is trimmed even with hook eye Edited March 2, 2018 by Lunkerlunchbaits spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
