3.5 ripper cnc

[Shaunm81]

Anyone have this mold?  And does this mold use the hinges ? Im not a  big fan of hinged molds. And what size jig head and hook size would work best? Would it be good for largemouth and small mouth and the hybrid striped bass?  I .mostly fish crappie but Thinking about giving Bass a shot.  I know that they offer a sand cast mold but I preferr the cnc version.  Thanks guys

[anyfish]

I have several of the ripper molds, and they all make great baits.  I used a variety of jig head sizes and styles but my favorite is the teardrop with a wire keeper.  They work well by themselves or as a trailer.  I've caught both largemouth and smallmouth on them.  I'll ship you a PM with a question as well. 

[Shaunm81]

Yeah I have the 2 inch one really like it.  What size tear drop do you run the 3.5 on? I have the tear drop mold Bern thinking about pouring some up soon.

[ctom]

I like between 1/4 and 5/16 on the 3.5" Ripper when jigging the Mississippi River for walleyes. 6 pound mono.

[Shaunm81]

Will try that tom. I'm making regular round heads also just the ball should I  do those In a 1/4 also ? I don't know if a 1/8 would be possible? What size hook 3/0? I  guess I would like to stay the lightest jig I could go with without sinking  and getting snagged up to much. Sorry I'm so used to crappie and catfishing all my life.

[ctom]

If no current the 1/8 might work.

[Canga~]

i dont run the 3.5 ripper, but have several baits on the same size class, i use a normal ball head for the most part between 1/8 and 1/4 depending on depth and current, usually a 3/16. i did pick up a dart head mold from fat guys fishing to use with some hooks that have a welded on bait keeper, in a 1/8 size, and that looks like it will be great too.

[ctom]

Will try that tom. I'm making regular round heads also just the ball should I  do those In a 1/4 also ? I don't know if a 1/8 would be possible? What size hook 3/0? I  guess I would like to stay the lightest jig I could go with without sinking  and getting snagged up to much. Sorry I'm so used to crappie and catfishing all my life.

Personally I'd carry a mix of weights and hook sizes so different water related instances can be met. Deeper water and wind might dictate a heavier head. Current might dictate something altogether different. I wouldn't carry ten of every weight/hook conbo but at least three of each. One never knows what can change in an instant and if you can't make the change, you might miss an opportunity.

[Shaunm81]

Yeah  good idea Tom  think I will pour some up in 1/8 and 1/4 and go from there.   I  have noticed rivers definitely change I have fished areas that have been deep and a few months later go back and fish the same area and ends up being not quite as deep.

[Shaunm81]

I will look into that mold canga thanks