Midwest Finesse weedless mold

[Jig Man]

If anyone has it please let me know.  I recently encountered a problem and would like to ask for some advice.

[dv616]

I have the Do-it ones with an offset EWG hook (regular and magnum) size.  I have only shot a few runs with it so far though.  And, I am pretty new at this, so not sure I will be able to help but can try.

 

[dv616]

I have had issues with the heads being a bit wobbly on the hook.  I did put some UV cure glue when the hook enters the back of the jig head and that stopped the wobble, but I do not know if that will be a permanent cure (not fishing season yet for me to try).  I try to take extra care when removing from the mold and use the Franklin Arsenal mold release to help with a more gentle removal.  

[Munkin]

Let me guess, loose head that wobble after pouring?

 

Allen

[Jig Man]

My problem is lead running up the hook shank.  The Victory hook seems to be a little bit slim to fill the cavity.  My heads are not loose as I pour with lead containing antimony.   It hard and the jigs come out solid.   I generally pour at 750°F and thought it might be too hot so I dropped it to 700°F.  It helped a little but didn’t fix it completely.  I can’t lower the temperature any more or it won’t pour.

 

 I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this and if so what they did.  I haven’t used this mold for several months and don’t remember this happening before.

[dv616]

I have not had that issue.  I have been running pure, soft lead though.  I have some lead with antimony in it, but I have not tried it yet. 

[Jig Man]

With the harder lead you shouldn’t have wobbly heads.  I quit using soft lead years ago because spinner baits wouldn’t hold up with it.  I’ll never live long enough to run out.  One guy gave me 74# of printers lead.

[Munkin]

Thinner hooks will do that and I just cut off the flashing with a dull exacto knife.

 

Allen

[Jig Man]

I’ve been using gate cutters.  I just don’t remember it happening before.  I thought someone might have a solution.

[looking45]

2 hours ago, Jig Man said:

I’ve been using gate cutters.  I just don’t remember it happening before.  I thought someone might have a solution.

Fill the hook cavity with plumbers putty. The hook will create a new cavity that will keep the lead off the shank. It’s a semi permanent fix. You can always replace the putty. Hope this helps

[spartyon8]

Sorry, misread the problem. 

[Jig Man]

I decided to use high temp silicone to block the channel.  It worked great.