Sportsman 101 - Thanks Sportsman! Glad you enjoyed it, we are also looking into other ideas for pouring smaller weights, we’ll be sure to share if we do.
35qantwine - Not ice cube trays, but silicone ice cube molds and silicone popsicle molds. The one in the video was a mold for a big ice ball that’s used for putting in your drinks
Never had one break. You bury the paper clip down so just the tip is exposed. We cast them and let them sit on the bottom for sturgeon. You could always create even more bends and twists in the paper clip if you’re concerned about it though.
Thanks Moo! They hold up pretty well, they will definitely chip over time if banging against rocks. Never had a paper clip break. We use these for sturgeon in snaggy areas, so usually if they hang up, they break off anyway
Where did u get the cone shaped silicon popsicle molds? I see the pinched bottoms everywhere online, but I can not find the ones you got. And those are perfect bank fishing weights and if they are 8 oz that is exactly what we need down here in Cali around the bay, delta and river in the spring and summer months
Royce Osentowski - We bought our molds from different vendors, seems like everyone has different options. Check Bed Bath & Beyond, and Amazon, I think that’s where we got them
For anyone reading this the popsicle molds are called "Zing silicone ice pop molds". They are 7.25" in length or about 200mm. I searched around and believe that they are no longer made, I found them on Amazon over $4 for 1 (which is to much in my opinion). I will go and check my local BBB maybe they will have them although they don't have it listed on their website
Celtic Highlander&AHook - the long popsicle style ends up being about 9 ounces. We had several different kinds of molds to make anything from about 6-10 ounces
SK's CRAPPIE Catchn Adventures - we have poured a little smaller, but all we use them for is sturgeon. There are many types and sizes of silicone molds that would work also though.
Celtic Highlander&AHook - we never had any issues with the paper clip failing before our line would break. Swivels would definitely work and we thought about that, but we ended up just trying to keep it cheap
Nikolaj C - You can see what cement we are using in the thumbnail pic. We were most interested in finding an alternative to lead which can be extremely harmful to our waters and fish.
Great vid 2 things to consider 1 is to eliminate any wasted product. 2 is You poured it in "plastic" to throw away" this is a bad habit we all are guilty of every day Recycle People! This includes water bottles❗Save Our water sources for future generations.
Miguel Salami - Thanks for watching. Just an update, we are almost exclusively using silicone molds which can be poured repeatedly with very little or no damage which means the molds will last for a very long time eliminating waste.
Cool video. Stay safe out there
Thanks, you too!
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That’s idea is awesome 👍
Great tutorial. I am going to try it.
Thank you. Good luck
Great idea man I will definitely try this out. I just subbed. I catch sharks and other saltwater fish mostly off a canoe!!
Pinellas County's Top Angler- Thanks for the support! Your channel looks intense. We will have to check it out more.
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Pretty cool great vid!
Jason Smith - Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
You need to put baking grease for it to slip out
In the Navy we used cotter pins.
That’s a great idea!
Great idea, I gotta look into doing this, thanks for the info! subbed
Sportsman 101 - Thanks Sportsman! Glad you enjoyed it, we are also looking into other ideas for pouring smaller weights, we’ll be sure to share if we do.
Ice cube trays?
35qantwine - Not ice cube trays, but silicone ice cube molds and silicone popsicle molds. The one in the video was a mold for a big ice ball that’s used for putting in your drinks
Great Ideas!
Thank you!
How does the eye hold up to repeated casting? Do they break out easily?
Never had one break. You bury the paper clip down so just the tip is exposed. We cast them and let them sit on the bottom for sturgeon. You could always create even more bends and twists in the paper clip if you’re concerned about it though.
Great diy sinkers. How do they hold up? Does the paper clips ever break?
Thanks Moo! They hold up pretty well, they will definitely chip over time if banging against rocks. Never had a paper clip break. We use these for sturgeon in snaggy areas, so usually if they hang up, they break off anyway
you can cut the pour holes bigger
Good idea👍
Where did u get the cone shaped silicon popsicle molds? I see the pinched bottoms everywhere online, but I can not find the ones you got. And those are perfect bank fishing weights and if they are 8 oz that is exactly what we need down here in Cali around the bay, delta and river in the spring and summer months
Now that I'm watching it again, u actually have the pinched bottom correct?
Royce Osentowski - We bought our molds from different vendors, seems like everyone has different options. Check Bed Bath & Beyond, and Amazon, I think that’s where we got them
What is the dimensions of the popsicle mold? mostly the length is what I'm interested in
For anyone reading this the popsicle molds are called "Zing silicone ice pop molds". They are 7.25" in length or about 200mm. I searched around and believe that they are no longer made, I found them on Amazon over $4 for 1 (which is to much in my opinion). I will go and check my local BBB maybe they will have them although they don't have it listed on their website
So these things are kinda large. Is that because the cement is a lot less dense than lead and so the sinkers have to be larger?
Yeah. It’s not as dense as lead. Not ideal for all fishing, but for some it’s ok
Where did you buy those popsicle silicone molds? I am having a hard time finding there this size... I can only find smaller ones :/ Thanks!
Bed Bath and Beyond had them a couple years ago. That’s where we bought them.
those worked out good. what was the weight on them?
Celtic Highlander&AHook - the long popsicle style ends up being about 9 ounces. We had several different kinds of molds to make anything from about 6-10 ounces
EXCELLENT how too.... have you made any smaller versions of those?
SK's CRAPPIE Catchn Adventures - we have poured a little smaller, but all we use them for is sturgeon. There are many types and sizes of silicone molds that would work also though.
SK's CRAPPIE Catchn Adventures- Thanks for the support!
not sure a paperclip is strong enough maybe better using swivels and imbedding them
Celtic Highlander&AHook - we never had any issues with the paper clip failing before our line would break. Swivels would definitely work and we thought about that, but we ended up just trying to keep it cheap
I hope you use a very special cement because ordinary cement is toxic for fish.
Nikolaj C - You can see what cement we are using in the thumbnail pic. We were most interested in finding an alternative to lead which can be extremely harmful to our waters and fish.
@@NorthwestOpenSeason i use zinc
Nikolaj C - Interesting. Do you pour the zinc into molds or how do you use it?
@@NorthwestOpenSeason yes i pour it, i do all kind of mold experiments, wood, plaster, steel, and sand.
Nikolaj C - Very cool. Thanks for the response
like to see how we do lead core type weights for slinkies???
Italian Troutaholic- Sure. We have been thinking about doing a video on how we make slinkies and stick weights for steelhead too.
great .California is trying to ban lead for fishing like to see what you come up with ?? a straw mold ?? i will be waiting.
Very cool idea, and way more environmentally friendly. liked and subscribed! Hit me back when you get a chance.
Jesse Stanfield - Gotcha Jesse, thanks
Just 5 minute epoxy to a rock. Cement is not environmentally friendly.
Adventures with Frodo - it’s not perfect but it’s not as bad as leaving lead in the river. What kind of epoxy do you use?
@@NorthwestOpenSeason agree with this..
What's the weight on one of them
BIGFISH PRODUCTIONS - depending on which mold we use, we pour weights between 6-12 ounces. They work great for sturgeon fishing for us
they are fucking massive!
Great vid 2 things to consider 1 is to eliminate any wasted product. 2 is You poured it in "plastic" to throw away" this is a bad habit we all are guilty of every day Recycle People! This includes water bottles❗Save Our water sources for future generations.
Miguel Salami - Thanks for watching. Just an update, we are almost exclusively using silicone molds which can be poured repeatedly with very little or no damage which means the molds will last for a very long time eliminating waste.
good video man useful diy Info Marshall Hurt sent me your way I subbed hit me back if you get a chance
Fishing_With_BIG-D - Gotcha Big-D