Finesse tube jig head

[dv616]

I think I found a mold that will work for me 2.5-3” tubes for smallies.  1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 (other sizes too).  60° size 1/0 or 2/0 hooks. 
 

What do you think? 
 

[heavyduty]

That'll work!

 

[Munkin]

Why do you need so heavy of a tubehead?

 

Allen

[dv616]

6 hours ago, Munkin said:

Why do you need so heavy of a tubehead?

 

Allen

 

It is a northern smallmouth thing for deep, clear lakes.  Especially ones with gobies but I do not (yet) fish the lakes with gobies.   I am going to try it on a secondary point which reaches 30’ deep that I usually fish a drop shot on. 

[Glenn]

I'm not a fan.  One of the key characteristics of tube baits is that they collapse when the fish bites them, thus feeling more natural.  This contraption looks like a rock with a rubber over it. 

I mean, seriously, when they bite it, it's a solid object now.  Kinda defeats the purpose.

[Jig Man]

I’ve been using a Do It tube jig mold for a long time.  It works great for me.

https://store.do-itmolds.com/Tube-Skirt-JigbrSz-18-14-38brHk-570-or-575brCollar-None_p_1043.html

[dv616]

Going after this style: https://www.greatlakesfinesse.com/mini-pro-tube-jig-head

 

Northland, Bite me, 2k jigs have similar styles.  
 

It might be a swing and a miss on my part. 

[dv616]

12 hours ago, Jig Man said:

I’ve been using a Do It tube jig mold for a long time.  It works great for me.

https://store.do-itmolds.com/Tube-Skirt-JigbrSz-18-14-38brHk-570-or-575brCollar-None_p_1043.html

Hmm.  That is the one I do not have.  I have the more tear drop shaped mold.  Also a 3rd coast one that is for 90 or 60 degree hooks, but it does not fit the smaller hook size.  It does allow for a stupid tube hook though as well.  

[Bdnoble84]

My solution- #2 30 degree. 
also can do a 60deg 1/0 aberdeen.

wormnose hook

[dv616]

Is that the worm nose jig mold without putting in the screw keeper? 

[Mbirdsley]

On 4/3/2025 at 7:57 PM, dv616 said:

I think I found a mold that will work for me 2.5-3” tubes for smallies.  1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 (other sizes too).  60° size 1/0 or 2/0 hooks. 
 

What do you think? 
 

Is this a mold that you designed and machined yourself ?

[softwateronly]

@dv616 I think it's gonna do exactly what you want.  I've been using ball heads in my glf juvy craws.  I need to try their style still.  My memory is that they are slightly flatter on the bottom to prevent roll when dragging.

 

scott

[dv616]

12 hours ago, Mbirdsley said:

Is this a mold that you designed and machined yourself ?

It is a banana jig from 3rd Coast CNC (on eBay). 

[WRB]

A tube jig should spiral as it falls.

Tom