First try with a mold

**mepperson** · 02-06-2010, 08:15 PM

A little bigger than I orginally wanted but I think they'll do nicely. I call them Kracker Jacks and they are for gills and shellcrackers on KY Lake. I can't wait for the black coloring and red glitter to get here!

**headbanginhillbilly** · 02-06-2010, 08:22 PM

What weight jig head are you using? They look good.

**mepperson** · 02-06-2010, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by headbanginhillbilly

What weight jig head are you using?

That one is a 1/16 and I think the hook is a 6. I actually pulled the hook from a store bought bait that I use. I'd like to find these heads in 1/32 and 1/16. I like the smaller hooks for the gills and they are hard to find around here. I plan on getting a smaller mold for the bodies as well, these are just a tad bigger than what I wanted, but they'll do fine with a small head like those.

**bwillaub** · 02-07-2010, 12:24 AM

Those look great. Gills ought to love em.

**crappieseeker** · 02-07-2010, 10:53 AM

those will kill the gills, I am also trying to work on soemthing similar

**mepperson** · 02-07-2010, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by crappieseeker

those will kill the gills, I am also trying to work on soemthing similar

Thanks. I know these type of baits work, I just haven't found the mold that is perfect as far as size is concerned. I also need to find some number 4 hooks with a 1/16 and 1/32 head. Most of the 1/16 heads I find in stores are molded on a number 4. Also, the collar barb on most are a tad too big and really tear the body up. I really like the smaller hooks, but that makes this bait body a little on the bulky side.

**crappieseeker** · 02-07-2010, 11:50 AM

yes it is hard to find the right hooks for those but what I think would work better is if you just used a plain hook and no leadhead hook and just added a small split shot above or no weight at all. That set up generally works best for me if I am fishing for gills. Is this a home made mold or did you buy it

**mepperson** · 02-07-2010, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by crappieseeker

yes it is hard to find the right hooks for those but what I think would work better is if you just used a plain hook and no leadhead hook and just added a small split shot above or no weight at all. That set up generally works best for me if I am fishing for gills. Is this a home made mold or did you buy it

I bought it. It's an injection mold. I may take your advice and do a few up with the sinker idea.

**1perchjerker** · 02-07-2010, 01:45 PM

mepperson,
Have you seen CrazyAnglers web site where they have the Matuzo Sickle hooks in panfish size?
Just for your info.
1perchjerker

**mepperson** · 02-07-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by 1perchjerker

mepperson,
Have you seen CrazyAnglers web site where they have the Matuzo Sickle hooks in panfish size?
Just for your info.
1perchjerker

Actually I have but haven't ordered any yet. I have been on their site a few times looking around. I didn't see any pics of the head style I wanted.

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