Great video lots of detail I am thinking about buying a crappie jig mold and was wondering what you would recommend and what is your favorite size for crappie?
My first few molds had several different weight cavities in them. Purchase the mold that has the cavity size that you most like to use. Also; get a heat adjustable bottom pouring lead pot.
Great video! Loved the crash course! I plan on picking up the hobby this winter and have been looking at various do it molds and heating pots. Definitely will get a pot like yours but I have been having a hard time finding do it molds with 1 single size hook slots that has multiple cavities. It seems they mainly make them with multiple sizes per mold. Anyway, any advise on the molds I'm looking for i.e. 1/16 with 6 cavities and any advise for a person new to the hobby before I got buying a bunch of stuff including hooks lol
Make sure the bottom pouring melting pot has an adjustable temperature. I bought all my molds at least 20 years ago when it was easier to find what I was looking for. You might try looking for some used molds
Thanks for the reply about the tube heads. Most crappie tubes I’ve tried were too small . I’ll look for the Mid South brand. I’m 80 but not too old to learn. 👍
I also make sickle hooks. Different style hooks work better at different times. Certain times of the year they toss their head about successfully throwing the hooks. During those times I use a standard 575 hook because of the more prominent barb. Other times it seems it is harder to get a good hook set meaning missing bites is much more prevalent. During those times I use a sickle hook.
Enjoying your videos. Do you usually use gold jig hooks? Where do you order from ? I’m in southern MO and have used small slab type spoons (silver , white or chartreuse) but haven’t ever had much success. Much of our water is pretty clear . Truman is darker . Have never used ice spoons like you make. Thanks again.
Wow-you have probably just filled up the last available time I have with a new hobby. How cool!
Watching a second time and missed a couple of techniques the first time. Amazed at how easy this is. Thanks so much!
I'm glad the video is helpful
Great video. "Side cutters" I have been making my own jigs. Now another hobby. Lol
Excellent video!
thanks CW...all information is good...
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Me too on breaking off the sprue, instead of cutting it. Nice video as always, thanks for that.
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Thanks Dave great video!!
Thanks Terry.
I was looking into these, and wondering is there a crappie jighead mold that is for owner's hooks.
Thanks for the info
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How interesting!
Great video lots of detail I am thinking about buying a crappie jig mold and was wondering what you would recommend and what is your favorite size for crappie?
My first few molds had several different weight cavities in them. Purchase the mold that has the cavity size that you most like to use. Also; get a heat adjustable bottom pouring lead pot.
Great video! Loved the crash course! I plan on picking up the hobby this winter and have been looking at various do it molds and heating pots. Definitely will get a pot like yours but I have been having a hard time finding do it molds with 1 single size hook slots that has multiple cavities. It seems they mainly make them with multiple sizes per mold. Anyway, any advise on the molds I'm looking for i.e. 1/16 with 6 cavities and any advise for a person new to the hobby before I got buying a bunch of stuff including hooks lol
Make sure the bottom pouring melting pot has an adjustable temperature. I bought all my molds at least 20 years ago when it was easier to find what I was looking for. You might try looking for some used molds
Where could i possibly purchase those molds? Awesome job man
Barlows Tackle, Jann's Netcraft, Do-it molds, Amazon, Ebay...
How are you using the 1/8 and 3/16 heads for crappie? Tubes? Enjoying your videos. I have the same mold and use it for bass jigs . Ozark Old Timer
The 3/16 jig will hold a #1 hook and the 1/8 oz jig will hold a #2 hook. Both will fit in a Midsouth tackle 1.75” tube.
Thanks for the reply about the tube heads. Most crappie tubes I’ve tried were too small . I’ll look for the Mid South brand. I’m 80 but not too old to learn. 👍
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Finally registered on Crappie.com but can’t figure out how to find your posts.
Have you considered sickle hooks? Just curious.
I also make sickle hooks. Different style hooks work better at different times. Certain times of the year they toss their head about successfully throwing the hooks. During those times I use a standard 575 hook because of the more prominent barb. Other times it seems it is harder to get a good hook set meaning missing bites is much more prevalent. During those times I use a sickle hook.
Enjoying your videos. Do you usually use gold jig hooks? Where do you order from ? I’m in southern MO and have used small slab type spoons (silver , white or chartreuse) but haven’t ever had much success. Much of our water is pretty clear . Truman is darker . Have never used ice spoons like you make. Thanks again.
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What size hook
1, 2, 4, & 6
And, of course, I watched it the 2d time AFTER I made my first version.
I think throwing led to the ground is a very bad idea