Making my own swim bait jig heads with Do-it Molds! 

Love you!!! 😁

Thanks man! This is still my most popular video.

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a good cup 😂

Thank you sir! Im glad you liked it. Making my own jigs has been a fun hobby. In fact, my current PB bass was caught on one of the Ned rig heads I made. 😎 I’m a big fan of your channel and I’m honored you watched mine. Looking forward to seeing you get out on the water more. Thank you for watching! 👊🏻

Its funny, I would had never thought of that being in FL, but several people have told me they may start making jigs as their off season hobby. I recommend it. It can be addicting. LOL Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 👊🏻

Thanks man!

Thanks man! It is fun. And the options are endless. Brett came over once and made a few. He seemed to like it. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Shannon! 👊🏻 I recently modified that mold. Haven’t had a chance to try it yet but it’ll give me some other options.

Thank you very much! I appreciate that! Welcome to my channel 👊🏻

Thank you! 👊🏻

Great minds think alike. I actually already have that exact DBA name. It’s also my Instagram profile. Working on packaging and a few of the boring parts. I already got some set aside for ya 👊🏻

@@ParabellumFishing Thanks Joe, is your email up and running?

@1ManOpFishing not yet but I see where your going with that. My other business email is still active.

@@ParabellumFishing Will contact you soon.

Hey thanks man! You should make some. It’s fun 👊🏻

Thanks man! I think she already watched it. She was sitting across from me on her computer and cut me a look! 😂😂 Just wait until she realizes it’s also her baking pan under my lead pot! She’s pretty cool about stuff like that.

This is my most viewed video. The fact that it popped up, may explain why. Told ya bro, super easy to do. If you decide you wanna try it, hit me up.

I may do that. I like that particular jig you poured. Really considering getting started with all that.

Thank you! 👊🏻

Thanks for watching bud! I’m glad you like my video. The part number for the wire keeper is WDB1000 and I buy mine from multiple sources. But I find that Barlows tackle . Com seems to have them in stock. I have a buddy in Australia so I know sometimes there are issues getting things delivered so try to search the part number. You may find a local distributor? I hope this helps. Thank you again 👊🏻

I actually have smoked that mold since this video and you are right. it definitely helped! Thanks man!

Thank you! I appreciate your feedback. I buy most of the components online. Sites like Barlowstackle.com and janns netcraft. Even tackle warehouse sometimes has a deal. Of course, the do-it molds website. Regarding the lead, I’m honestly not picky about it. In my experience the quality of the lead only fluctuates the weight a little and for me, it’s not noticeable. I’m sure plenty would disagree with me, but the fish don’t notice lol. I buy lead weights on clearance at Walmart sometimes and I bought a bunch of lead projectiles from a local gun show. I use those a lot. I hope this helps! I’m no pro at this but Im Happy to share what I’ve learned. Thank you for watching! 👊🏻

I highly recommend it! It’s fun and pretty awesome to catch fish on a bait you made. I just recently modified that mold to change the head up a bit. Haven’t poured any with the modified mold yet but hopefully this weekend.

I hope it works out for you. Will you be sharing the results?

@@Paul_T82 I have high hopes for it. Good or bad, I’ll definitely share what I learn from it. Good thing is that my modification doesn’t permanently affect the mold. So if I don’t like it, I can revert it back to the original.

Thats cool. I look forward to seeing what you did. Where do you get the lead to make your jig heads?

@@Paul_T82 Yeah I’m hoping it works out. It’s not a huge change but better for rigging a plastic I think. My lead is mostly from bullet projectiles actually. My friend brought me 30 pounds or so of lead rounds in some obscure caliber he picked up at a yard sale for super cheap and I’ve been using them for months. But I also mix in lead from old cast nets and sometimes I buy large sinkers at Walmart when they are on clearance.

In this video I’m using the Do-it Swimbait Head Jig Mold SBH-5-A Thanks for watching! 👊🏻

Thanks man! Yeah currently I have the molds for a football jig, arky jig, Ned head, swim bait, and poison tail swim jig. I looked into the blade baits but probably not something I’ll make. Don’t use them very often. I do want to get a shakey head jig mold. I use them all year round.

Thanks man! Glad you liked it. I’m actually posting another video tomorrow where I make some EWG style Ned heads. I had that same thought about heating multiple jigs in the oven. I haven’t tried it yet tho. The issue I think I would have is keeping the lead hot enough to take an even coat of paint. It cools so quickly. But I need to try it out. I have to make a few hundred of the things for an upcoming event. That would sure speed up the process. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it 👊🏻 Good luck with your jigs! I’m sure if you’ve had success with the egg sinkers, your jigs will rock too!

Hey thanks for the tip! Since this video posted, I have tried that trick and it has absolutely helped. Appreciate it! 👊🏻

Thank you. It’s fun to do

It depends on the style of hooks you need. Many of the 90 degree bend hooks are sold in stores like bass pro. I have even seen some of the eagle claw hooks I like at Walmart. But some of the more "specialty" jig hooks may not be available locally. I buy online just because of the quantity I keep stocked.

Hey thanks man! And welcome to world of jig making. I get most of my molds from Barlows Tackle. Type it into Google, it’ll pop up. Some from eBay when I find a good deal on it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. I appreciate it! Enjoy your new hobby! 👊🏻

Thanks man! Short answer is yes, you can use larger hooks than recommended in most cases. I have used larger hooks in the smaller cavities and so far, I just had some flashing around the hook eye. No big deal. Easy enough to clean up. So long as the mold closes, you should be ok. Once the shank diameter exceeds the space the mold has, the mold won't close and you'll get some bad pours. Hope that helps!

@@ParabellumFishing thanks for the quick reply. That answers my question. I may just buy one and have the hook moulds slightly enlarged at a machine shop, probably cheaper than having a custom mold made. Cheers

@@fishingwithfrighty1615 No problem bud. I tell ya tho, a little patience and a file, you can enlarge them yourself. The metal is very easy to work with. I have used a file on a different mold with great results. And, if you need it, hi temp gasket sealer can fill back in most mistakes. Good luck! 👊🏻

That’s a great idea! Thanks for the tip! I’m still Learning 👊🏻

I'm in uk where can I purchase those moulds please

I’m not 100% sure. Try the do it molds website. If they don’t ship to the UK, they may be able to point you in the right direction.

@@ParabellumFishing thank you

@@neilphillips1457 no problem. I hope that info helps 👊🏻

It’s made my LEE. It’s a lee 10 pound melting pot. barlowstackle.com/Lee-10Lb-Lead-Melting-Pot-BR110-Volt-Model-P345/

I looked up the jig style and I dont think DO it makes anything that would be an exact match, but they may have something close? Otherwise, and this is something I have considered doing myself, buy a blank mold and it machined. The prices for custom machining are higher than I thought they'd be. But it may be worth looking into if that is something you really want. you could even tweak the specs to your needs. Sorry, I am sure you have already thought of that and im probably not much help, but I hope I helped a little.

Yeah that is nearly unavoidable. For me anyway. I have seen other people use a small piece of tubing over the eye but that seems real time consuming. I keep a spare hook with me while painting and just clear the paint out while its still hot. I also dont bake my personal use jig heads anymore. A little chipped paint doesn't bother me much. But when I do bake them, It really helps to bake them standing, rather than hanging. Keeps the paint from drooping too. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching bud! 👊🏻

Actually, yes you can! They even sell a powder clear coat that you can seal the paint in with. I have tried getting a little more creative with the paint jobs since this video was made. I think I'm making progress. Thanks for watching!

The molds cost around $50 each. You can get them online. Try the Do-it molds website. They will point you in the right direction

This mold is designed for the 90 degree hooks. The do it poison tail jig mold will accept some 30 degree hooks. I just poured a few yesterday to use as swim bait heads.

Hey there. I get most of my lead molds through Barlows tackle.com. I think the lead pot was from Amazon. But Barlows sells them too I think. I use Do-it molds. They have a site too. Hope this helps!

Gracias Homie 👊🏻

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@@elmacanudo5472 Awesome! Thank you

Honestly I am not sure. I actually went out to the garage to check for myself and as it turns out, I dont have any 3/0 in that style. I tried fitting a 3/0 VMC 9147. With that test fit, I would say, maybe. It looked like there would probably be some flashing by the eye and IF you used the called for plastic keeper, it would run almost to the bend of the hook. I didn't pour it so I can not say for sure. But, I am hoping to pour some jigs this weekend and if I do, I'll try it out the VMC and get back to you.

@@ParabellumFishing thanks for the info!

@@SDGCustomLurecraft I hope it helped!

I recommend a well ventilated working area. Respirator, gloves, and safety googles at least. A face shield could be a good option. And plenty of common sense. No eating or drinking in the area. Hope this helps

@@ParabellumFishing do you sell mold

@@salimeduzone891 no sorry I do not. Try do it molds . Com.

Thanks man! 👊🏻I started by buying lead ingots online. I also buy clearance lead weights from Walmart. I found a cast net while out fishing once and cut all the lead off it. A buddy gave me a ton of lead bullet projectiles. Think he bought them at a yard sale. Sometimes you get lucky with that kind of stuff but the internet is the sure source. Thanks for watching man! I got another jig video coming in a couple of weeks. EWG Ned heads.

That’s a 10 pound pot. I don’t like to fill my pot too high, for safety, so the larger pot keeps me pouring without having to add lead too often.

It is not the exact mold, but very similar. With a look down eye, hard to see the difference. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave comments. I appreciate that!

It's my pleasure! The mold in this video is the DO-IT 3523 SBH-5-A SWIMBAIT HEAD MOLD. It is very similar to the Megabass head and use them quite a bit. The plastic keeper isn't my favorite, but it works. I have cut it down here and there and it tears up the bait less. I usually get my molds and powder paint from Barlows Tackle but there are other sites out there including the DO-IT molds site. Tackle Warehouse also has a small assortment of molds and paint. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching!

@@ParabellumFishing thank you very much for this rapidly answer, just a last question ,it is a 3/8 oz jig or 1/2 oz jig thanks again

@@vaschier72 No problem. I happen to be sitting by the computer right now. This mold will make jigs in 1/4oz, 3/8oz, 1/2oz, 5/8oz, and 3/4 oz.

With a little time and effort, anything is possible I guess. But I also have a poison tail jig mold that has the base pin for the weed guard. So if I need a swim jig style, I use that mold.

@@ParabellumFishing ok Ty I’ll definitely try this in future love the videos keep posting

Ha! Thanks man! 👊🏻 I usually buy it at Michael’s craft store. With the coupon it’s around $3. Works perfect. Locktite also makes the same style. Thanks for watching 👊🏻

Happy to help! It’s called a Lee lead production pot. Mine is the 10 pound capacity. I think I got mine from Amazon but there are many online retailers that carry them. Hope this helps!