Nail Weights

[starcraft1]

I'm looking for the molds for nail weights used in Senkos. Any ideas? need help finding them.

[livetofish28]

Have u tried Finishing nails?

Tight lines

Andrew

[BuckMaxx]

Drywall nails work for me

[starcraft1]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'm looking for the molds for the sale of the weights. My stores on the Cal-delta are asking for them. Was hoping someone would have an idea of where I could find them?

[Catt]

Paneling nail have nice little ridges that hold them in place.

I use 1" & cut if needed

[Wayne P.]

When I need a heavier weight than steel finishing nails, I use the lead nails that are marketed by the company that produces the Sluggo.

I wacky rig to 30'+ sometimes.

Check with Jans Netcraft for mold types--they don't carry the nail molds but may help you with finding some.

 

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/worm-sinker-molds/]

 

 

Check with Barlow's also

[Raul]

www.do-itmolds.com

 

They do all kinds of molds, so probably they can make one for your needs.

[starcraft1]

Tried do-it and seaworth with no luck. We're just going to go with blanks from do-it and make our own. I looked at sluggo;s and they used 2 different sizes of ring shank nails. I can see where the panel nails will work as well. Out here were dealing with 30' to 40' in the lakes, and delta currents.

Thanks for the replies.

[WRB]

Eagle Claw and Lunker a City makes a lead nail weight, R2Sea makes a tungsten nail weight in several sizes, the 3/32 works good. Lunker City is about $1.50 for 25 pack, Eagle Flaw 2X that and R2Sea are very expensive.

Tom

[Catt]

Paneling nails Lowe's or Home Depot, 1 box will last a life time!

[BuckMaxx]

If you are heart set on a mold you could buy a do it blank mold and drill some hole with a drill press in the diameter you are wanting. varying depths will get you different weights. I am telling you the drywall nail is the perfect weight tho. Fish that stuck in a wacky senko for post spawn pouting females suspended off the points. MONEY!!

[EdKras]

If you are heart set on a mold you could buy a do it blank mold and drill some hole with a drill press in the diameter you are wanting. varying depths will get you different weights. I am telling you the drywall nail is the perfect weight tho. Fish that stuck in a wacky senko for post spawn pouting females suspended off the points. MONEY!!

 

A suggestion if you're going this route,   Make one or two cavities on the mold where you drill the inch or so for the nail weight and then take a 1/4 inch bit and drill about 1/8 inch in on top of the the nail hole.   this will create a weight with a flat face that will allow the bait to stand up.   Nobody makes this.   Lunker city makes them with a ball on the end, but it doesn't work the same. 

[nubasser]

Wayne, how heavy do you go to fish the wacky that deep? I began using this technique in shallow water, up to maybe 12', when I saw your post here about it a few years ago, and on fishingva.com. I love the technique and use it quite often, but really cannot get comfortable fishing it so deep. I use a 20# flouro leader to help with sink rate .

[Wayne P.]

Wayne, how heavy do you go to fish the wacky that deep? I began using this technique in shallow water, up to maybe 12', when I saw your post here about it a few years ago, and on fishingva.com. I love the technique and use it quite often, but really cannot get comfortable fishing it so deep. I use a 20# flouro leader to help with sink rate .

Good question, thanks for asking.

 

I use several "weights" with Zoom finesse and Trick worm. I also use superline.

 

#1 weight is about 4' of 20# fluorocarbon line to make the braid sink.

#2 weight is a heavier wire hook

#3 weight is a size 3d steel finishing nail--I have used a one pound box of those in a year.

#4 weight is a 3/64 oz Lunker City lead nail--I have used over 100 of those this year so far.

#5 weight is a 3/32 oz Lunker City lead nail.

 

Wind, current, depth, and sometimes the presention of the person I am fishing with will determine what weight I use.

 

Mostly I use the 3/64 oz lead nail 10'-40' in somewhat calm conditions. My intention is a SLOW fall within the conditions at the time. It ain't power fishing. My purpose is to catch bass, not to make the next cast.

If a heavier weight is used, just might as well use a jig.

 

I will be fishing Lake Fork next week so I anticipate using the 3/64 oz lead nail the most. as I have in the past 10 years.

[nubasser]

Good question, thanks for asking.

 

I use several "weights" with Zoom finesse and Trick worm. I also use superline.

 

#1 weight is about 4' of 20# fluorocarbon line to make the braid sink.

#2 weight is a heavier wire hook

#3 weight is a size 3d steel finishing nail--I have used a one pound box of those in a year.

#4 weight is a 3/64 oz Lunker City lead nail--I have used over 100 of those this year so far.

#5 weight is a 3/32 oz Lunker City lead nail.

 

Wind, current, depth, and sometimes the presention of the person I am fishing with will determine what weight I use.

 

Mostly I use the 3/64 oz lead nail 10'-40' in somewhat calm conditions. My intention is a SLOW fall within the conditions at the time. It ain't power fishing. My purpose is to catch bass, not to make the next cast.

If a heavier weight is used, just might as well use a jig.

 

I will be fishing Lake Fork next week so I anticipate using the 3/64 oz lead nail the most. as I have in the past 10 years.

Thanks for the reply. I guess when fishing that deep you get used to the feel of how far the worm is sinking. I will try this on deeper summertime bass. I hope you wear out those Lake Fork bass.