JayC37jigs Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 I’m looking for a mold that can do several things. I want a balance jig head that is good for casting a bucktail. I would like it to be universal so if I don’t want to use bucktail I can put a curltail grub on it. I’d like it to have an eye socket on it for eyes. I’d like to be able to use different size hooks in the mold. Ranging from walleye hooks to bass size hooks. I have many molds. I’ve been looking at a couple that fit this description. Please give your info and opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 The Poison Tail has a variety of sizes. This may meet the multi-duty role you seek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted September 11 Author Report Share Posted September 11 On 9/8/2024 at 1:40 AM, Painter1 said: The Poison Tail has a variety of sizes. This may meet the multi-duty role you seek Thank you. I do have the smaller poison tail jig mold. I’ll have to look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted September 11 Author Report Share Posted September 11 I know this isn’t the fly tying section. However, my idea was to make some bucktails for bass and walleye using my lead molds I have for bass fishing. I figured some of you may had tried this at some point. Any good or bad reviews on the idea. Or suggestions? I hand tie my jigs. I just haven’t tried bucktail yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 When I tie bucktail I do it in sections. Sometimes top and bottom and sometimes top, bottom and both sides depending on how many colors I want to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 When I tie bucktail I like using either silicone skirt material or round rubber in fine or regular grade and use bucktail as and accent in different colors. I like building and tying finesse jigs one ive been building 39 year now is Lions collar jig in all type of head design I just added the viper head the mold has been around since 1971. I acquired it from a gentlemen from southern ca. That has several very large bass from southern ca lakes back in the 70s & 80s using bucktail jigs. Lions collar brown/orange buck tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted September 12 Author Report Share Posted September 12 22 hours ago, bassjiggin1955 said: When I tie bucktail I like using either silicone skirt material or round rubber in fine or regular grade and use bucktail as and accent in different colors. I like building and tying finesse jigs one ive been building 39 year now is Lions collar jig in all type of head design I just added the viper head the mold has been around since 1971. I acquired it from a gentlemen from southern ca. That has several very large bass from southern ca lakes back in the 70s & 80s using bucktail jigs. Lions collar brown/orange buck tail That looks really nice! I usually hand tie silicone or rubber. I’m thinking about trying buck tail. I am trying to figure out if it matters what kind of Jig mold I use for tying buccktail as far as how it falls in the water and the balance and flow of the jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted September 12 Report Share Posted September 12 I would check out some of the videos that Smalljaw puts out on YouTube! That way you could look at several different molds in a finished bucktail jig and decide from there. https://youtu.be/aqogLBDN3Cc?si=juNJfFQJ49C4eh7E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted September 12 Author Report Share Posted September 12 9 minutes ago, Kasilofchrisn said: I would check out some of the videos that Smalljaw puts out on YouTube! That way you could look at several different molds in a finished bucktail jig and decide from there. https://youtu.be/aqogLBDN3Cc?si=juNJfFQJ49C4eh7E LOL! I already watch his videos. I’ve watched them for years. I was just wanting some opinions and or advise from a group of people to see what their thoughts and opinions on the subject was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 16 Report Share Posted September 16 On 9/12/2024 at 6:58 AM, Kasilofchrisn said: I would check out some of the videos that Smalljaw puts out on YouTube! That way you could look at several different molds in a finished bucktail jig and decide from there. https://youtu.be/aqogLBDN3Cc?si=juNJfFQJ49C4eh7E Thanks. He is always fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiderunner Posted September 29 Report Share Posted September 29 For my smallmouth bucktail jigs I just use the do it round head jig mold. I also use it for your exact reasons, I can use bare ones for a curly tail jig, or a paddletail swim bait. Do it has an eye socket round head jig mold that may fit your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
