Melting Lead and Making 12lb Downrigger Balls

[@alansue4]

This “trained professional” needs some safety glasses

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

@@alansue4 😆 🤣

[@dennisross3477]

You should always have extra rubbers to go along with the extra balls

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

yes, always have extra rubbers.

[@louiseschricker9963]

Do you use the 12lb or 15lb downrigger cannon balls more ?

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

@@louiseschricker9963 10 on lakes. 12 ocean.

[@alanmadison225]

Nice job fabricating the lead pouring device.
I purchased a 15# mold and was wondering how i was going to heat/pour 15#
If you don't mind me asking, what are the dimensions of the pipe. And will that hold enough lead to pour the 15#.
Thanks

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

Thanks. it is 8" x 3" OD pipe. holds just a bit more than 15lbs.

[@alanmadison225]

@@Northwestfishingfanatics thank you.

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

What size eyelets do you use for 8-10-12lb balls? Mold manufacturers don’t seem to state that info

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

Try checking out the DoIt Molds website.
store.do-itmolds.com/wire-eyes-for-fishing-lures

[@crowman5936]

A professional would have worn safety glasses.

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

And leathers. Face shield. Ear plugs. Steel toed shoes. Respirator. Safety first.

[@normandillon1164]

Where do you get your lead?

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

Craigslist, offerup, any place that I can find.

[@herbertblome850]

If your a professional where are your safety glasses

[@Northwestfishingfanatics]

@@herbertblome850 in my drawer with my respirator. Jk. 😆