Lead Molds for Ice Fishing Jigs

[smalls]

Has anyone ever run across molds made for ice style jigs? I'd like to find molds for jigs that shared resemblance to genz worms, fatboys, angel eyes, devils, etc.

I already cast all of my softwater jigs and weights so I have all the equipment and paint necessary to cast ice jigs, but it seems difficult to find molds.

Any help is appreciated.

[harvey lee]

I think your best option might be to check out the DO-IT-MOLDS.

[dave_f]

Make your own mold using durhams rock hard putty. It will last for an estimated 100 castings at least. I've also used gun bedding compound it will be more expensive but the molds will last longer.

[smalls]

Like a Brownells gun bedding? How does one go about making sure the mold is symetrical and can hold the hook in the correct position?

[fadal]

Well I have seen them around on hsolist and a few diffrent bait shops. Also have machined a few, you could contact a machine shop and they could probabably make one.

[dave_f]

yes i believe it was brownells i used years ago. You need to find a small box big enough to hold the jig and perhaps have a inch of material all around. I use 2 pop rivits turned inside out as pins to align the halves. Mix up your material and pour it to fill the mold halfway. Once it sets up a little bit spray your jig with pam cooking spray and lay in on top and get half submerged. set the whole thing aside to dry for a day or so in the sun or someplace warm. Mix up another batch and this time spray the whole mold including the pins and top of the jig with pam. Pour the material over and again set it aside to dry.

Pry the mold apart after drying and carve a sprue hole to pour the lead. BE SURE THE MOLD IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE POURING THE LEAD. I have probably made 20 of these over the years and all but 1 have turned out okay. There will be some flash to trim especially with the durhams putty but for the price you can't beat them to experiament.

If i missed anything or something isn't clear let me know any questions.