CNC Molds N Stuff Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Swimbait hooks. I needed some swimbait hooks (I put this here because its about lead) in a weight, size, and configuration I just couldn't find. I was going to make a mold to cast the weights I wanted on those hooks, but in testing the swimbait I didn't want to wait until I get to that, I used various crimp on weights, bullshots, split shots, and even took the rubber core out of rubber core weights. It worked for testing and I dialed in what I needed for weight. Yesterday I stopped at the local tackle store on my way back from picking up some bandsaw blades for my horizontal bandsaw and I decided to pick up some more misc weights when I found somebody already made the perfect weight. No its not a swimbait hook configured like I want. Its bulk packaged weights that are ideally sized and slotted to crimp onto hooks. Packaged by Bass Pro Shops. They were labeled at $3.99 for a package of a BUNCH. I grabbed 3 packages in two sizes. This way I can quickly and easily test different hooks in different styles and weights for any particular swimbait. I know a premolded hooks would be best once I have the right hook, but for some of the smaller baits I made I just couldn't find the right hook setup with the right weight. Either they were too big or they were the type where you have to push the weight thru the bait. That's ok for a giant swimbait, but it totally destroys a tiny swimbait. This weight designed to crimp onto a hook instead of onto much thinner line is just the ticket for testing. I haven't tested it yet, but I think a bowstring nock crimper might be just the right size. If not I am sure I have some other crimper that will do the trick. Edited February 21, 2018 by CNC Molds N Stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I have used those with good results but I powdercoated them. Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Do you have a link from their website so I can take a look? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 sometimes a picture will explain in detail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Sorry guys. I've been swamped in the shop. Had a big job put me nearly a month behind on everything else, and I've been working through the weekends trying to get back upto speed. Here is a picture of the weights I found. Since BPS has discontinued (or so I heard) their wholesale branch these might no longer be found at your local tackle store, but they look like a good solution to dialing in just the right weight and hook for an application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) ive taken split shots and applied them to the hook then put a piece of shrink tube over them and hit it with a lighter,made the finished hook look real nice,of course we were selling them and people really liked them,did that until we purchased a hook mold Edited February 28, 2018 by Bogbaits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, Bogbaits said: ive taken split shots and applied them to the hook then put a piece of shrink tube over them and hit it with a lighter,made the finished hook look real nice,of course we were selling them and people really liked them,did that until we purchased a hook mold That's a heck of an idea. Gonna have to try that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted February 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Like I said in my first post I was using a variety of weights until I ran across these. Of course I make molds as I need them (and have the time), but I wanted to dial in the hook and weight for the application first. I thought these were a great way to do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM Hevi Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 On 2/27/2018 at 8:33 PM, Bogbaits said: ive taken split shots and applied them to the hook then put a piece of shrink tube over them and hit it with a lighter,made the finished hook look real nice,of course we were selling them and people really liked them,did that until we purchased a hook mold I do the same thing to make weedless underspins using shrink tubing and a wire form. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfart9999 Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I've used those weights from BPS, they work nice, I just use pliers to crimp them. Getting them off is a bit difficult, that's the only problem with them. Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Bob, Every time I see the tittle of this thread, I think you're talking about me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 13 hours ago, mark poulson said: Bob, Every time I see the tittle of this thread, I think you're talking about me! Yeah, I get that. Sometimes thread titles suck me in like that too. LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...