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Originally Posted by msj21xd
are these type molds suitable to pour lead in? i.e., i'd like to make a custom spinnerbait mold. thanks in advance for any tips shared!
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Yes, I hardened the Pop with white glue in the mix. Baked it dry, very dry no moisture can be present when casting lead. I made a 2 oz. bullet sinker to include a SS metal pin to make the line hole. I did a little math to predict the size and volumn verses weight to make a proper size cone out of clay for the model on the density of lead. I use a bullet metal casting furnace and just used wheel weights. Filling the mould partial up can make lighter weight sinkers but of course they have the same ojive, they are just shorter.
As you can see I just joined and learned sooo much from TU. I have been fishng all my life and years ago started copying with Pop soft plastics; so I was thrilled to find this forum much better ideas. I am a fanatical fisherman but this past few years has saddled me with responsibiliies and health problems that has made more time for dreaming about it than doing it. So I decided to to vent my frustration by again starting DIY tackle and rod projects. I had already gotten involved in making custom and high powered portable lighting, flashlights, from joining another forum. This one looks freindly. This is my first post here. Hi all!
I recently found a jerk bait pattern that was outstanding on northern pike. I found this site while looking for more of this slightly peculiar pattern. I cannot find the product anymore, Creek Town Pro Series , maybe they are out of business. I do not think I can live without a this new to me pattern so I decided to copy it, I have 4 left. It is much like a bass assasin but has a very long flimsy tail shank and end is a flat splayed forked tail.
