[ssrmr2]

I am getting ready to purchase a lead mold to pour my own lead heads. and my question, I would like to use mustad ultra sharp hooks like most of the higher end heads have. I have looked everywhere for them on the mustad website. does anyone have the part number for that particular hook?

I fish in southern california for bass and other inshore fish.

thanks

steve

[KelpKritter]

Steve,

I also live in So. Cal and fish saltwater bass primarily. The hooks I use when I pour my leadheads are Mustad 32786BLN. They are heavy guage 60 degree flippin hooks and they work great in the Do-It molds. I use 4/0 on the 3/4 and 1 oz. heads and 5/0 on the 1 and 1.5 oz. heads and some 6/0 on the 1.5 oz. heads for a little variety depending on what size swimbaits I am throwing. I do not remember if I ordered from Barlows are Stamina. Both can be found on the web.

Hope this helps,

DaveB.

[Patrick]

Hey Steve

I think you looking for these

Mustad 91725D

or

If you really want to make them fancy...

Owner 5319
Gamakatsu 6041

The all work well with the shad/swimbait style heads we use hear in So. Cal for Big Hammers/Fish Traps, etc....

Good luck with them checkers/calicos

P

[ssrmr2]

a few more questions,

kelpkritter, you dont have an issue with the 60 degree hook in the smaller 1/2 oz head? I am going to pour mostly 1/2 and 3/4. I didnt know about the stamina website there is alot on there thanks for that one.

the gamagatsu hooks "deep throat" looks to be a good hook to use.

-steve

[KelpKritter]

If I remember correctly the Mustads are a bit cheaper and are great hooks. If you fish the calicos with Spectra few baits are lost to the kelp as they cut through nicely. I don't think you would have a problem with a 4/0 hook in a 3/4 oz. mold but dont quote me on it. I know some who pour with the same hooks and molds and have had to make a small cut with a Dremmel tool. Cannot comment on the fit of the hook in a 1/2 oz. mold, but my choice for the smaller head would be a finer wire hook. The original hooks I bought were the fine wire and worked great on bigger heads but they were not what I was looking for in pouring bigger heads. The packages I have do not have the full SKU # but they are a Black Nickel 90' bend that are super sharp. They were bought through Stamina and would be great on a smaller head.

Good Luck,
DaveB.

[LedHed]

Steve
Did a split order (32786BLN 4/0 and 5/0) with a TU member, through Shorty’s, that worked out great. Not sure of the quantity that you‘re looking for but it comes out cheaper buying in bulk.