[656086]

Figured I'd try to make a few bucktails.

First up is some Clouser Minnows made with a Clouser YouTube link.

Some 1 1/2 ounce flat heads. The 3 yellow ones in the upper right were bought from NJ Tackle, painted, epoxied and finished. The other were cast from a home made plaster of paris mold. I tried it, it worked, but buying a mold and just taking it out when you need it is much easier.

Then a Patriotic Flathead and then some 2 ounce banana heads


This post edited by Rickski 09:30 PM 02/16/2008

 

[tunafever]

Nice work, I've been wanting to buy a mold and start trying to make some of my own but haven't gotten to it. THey look good and should work well. I (and two friends) go through so many bucktails during the fluke season that it would be worth it to make our own. We usually use spros but I have been also using simple bucktails with similar results so I don't see why I shouldn't stick with the basics, although I hear you can get the spro molds, I just don't know where.

 

[647440]

Tunafever, I too have similiar results fluke fishing whether I am using a basic hot lips or a costly spro bucktail..If you like the body shape of a spro versus the hot lips bucktails, maybe you should try do-it's bucktail mold very similar style to spro..

Do-It Molds

 

[snapperman]

nice, i like the last ones the best

 

[tunafever]

Thanks eskew, I really appreciate it. They are pricier then the others but its what I was looking for and will likely go with. Do you recommend a certain hook size for fluke or does it vary from jig size?

BTW sorry to get off topic. I do like the color combos of Rickski's work though.

 

[647440]

Your welcome tunafever, its like you said the hook size will vary in relation to the size of your jig...What size bucktails do you plan on making? These Mustads will fit the bill..The ultra minnow saltwater versions only come in 2,3 and 4 oz..If you were looking for less weight the Hot Lips or the style H will work just as well..
Mustad

More Mustad

Hot Lips

Style H

 

[tunafever]

Thanks for the info. eskew, I wanted to show you this link which has them premaid up to 1 1/2 ozs. A little small for most of my uses but they would be nice fishing just off the beachk. They are premaid and un painted for x price. I might buy a few of them to practice my painting and tying skills first. Eventually I'll buy the mold and make my own. Do you recommend a certain size eye for those molds?

http://www.tjstackle.com/

This post edited by tunafever 04:23 PM 02/18/2008

 

[flonderbound]

Tunafever,
If you go on ebay under little louie lures for bass there is the ultra minnow mold in 2,3 and 4oz for $36.99 +shipping.

 

[tunafever]

Thanks, will take a look.

 

[647440]

Hey Tuna, I think you hit it right on the head to buy those bucktails from TJ's for a cheap price to sharpen your skills before buying the mold...As far as the eye size it is similar to the hooksize to bucktail size meaning each bucktail size will call for a different application...When you decide on a specific manufacturer just ask them and I am sure they will line up a proper eye size as well as hook size for your bucktail...Best of luck in what ever bucktail you choose... Here's yor link TJ's

This post edited by eskew 09:46 PM 02/18/2008

 

[647440]

flonderbound wrote:
Tunafever,
If you go on ebay under little louie lures for bass there is the ultra minnow mold in 2,3 and 4oz for $36.99 +shipping.

Good find Flonderbound, that a real good price

Lil Louies

Lil Louies 2,3,4 oz Ultra Minnow