Another Mold Question

[DobynsTriton]

I'm looking to get this mold http://do-itmolds.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_7_329.

My question is instead of using the mold with lighter weights can i get the 3455 & put say 3/0-5/0 Mustad 91768BLN in them with out any issues or mold modifying? I'm ok with being able to pour 1 size weight/cavity at a time. . I'm also not sure where to post these types of questions. Could we make a section in the lead area that's titled ''Lead mold Questions'' or something like that lol

[Jerry V]

As a general rule you can use a hook one size larger or smaller than the hook size for which the mold was designed.  That said, you could likely use a 5/0 style 91768 in the 5/16 oz. cavity but anything more than that would likely require some mold modification.

Even though this mold isn't a "jig" I suppose, it is in the "jig molds"section of the catalog and the web site so I'm going to move this down there to Bass Jigs.

Jerry

[superharmonix]

I have this mold, and I use the Mustad 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0 with no problems whatsoever, and no mold modifying.  Dob- if you have more Qs feel free to PM me.

[Jerry V]

I have this mold, and I use the Mustad 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0 with no problems whatsoever, and no mold modifying.  Dob- if you have more Qs feel free to PM me.

Hey... there you go, thanks for weighing in. 

There are a few exceptions to the rule that I'd mentioned, as some molds have a little tighter or looser tolerances than others due to their design. It does seem that there is a bit more room to play on these particular designs.  I haven't played with that exact model much as I don't use weighted hooks that are that heavy and haven't found a reason to stray much from the designated sizes in the smaller mold.

Thanks for letting us all know,

Jerry

[DobynsTriton]

sweet & will do! thanks guys!