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  1. 09-14-2017, 01:59 PM #1
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    Mold for heavy cover swim jig head

    I've been catching a few nice fishing using a heavy cover swim jig. I've tried several brands on the market and the bullet nose jighead works great, and does the Hack Attack heavy cover swim jig is ok. But, so far, my favorite is the Gambler model swim jig. The head is tapered, being narrower on the top, but is rounded as it tapers toward the bottom of the head. The sides are also tapered, being narrower at the front and wider toward the rear. And, the eye of the 6/0 hook comes right out of the nose of the bait to help shed weeds. Here's a pic:

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    I know I can get a bullet nose Do-It mold. But, does anyone make mold for the Gambler style head?
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    #2 09-15-2017, 11:27 PM
    71 views and no feedback? There must not be a mold for that head on the market or you guys would know about it.
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    #3 09-16-2017, 07:43 AM
    I dont see any benefit over this do it mold http://store.do-itmolds.com/Weedless...olds_c_53.html

    And if you need heavier http://store.do-itmolds.com/Weedless...olds_c_52.html

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    #4 09-16-2017, 06:40 PM
    Take a look at cnc-works on eBay and see if one of hisbwill work. Don't snub his lighter SW versions
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    #5 09-16-2017, 06:45 PM
    [QUOTE=21XDC;8725595]I dont see any benefit over this do it mold http://store.do-itmolds.com/Weedless...olds_c_53.html

    This is the one I use. It swims well and has a good keeper on it. I have the smaller mold, as I throw mostly 1/4oz.
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    #6 09-16-2017, 09:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by 21XDC View Post
    I dont see any benefit over this do it mold http://store.do-itmolds.com/Weedless...olds_c_53.html

    And if you need heavier http://store.do-itmolds.com/Weedless...olds_c_52.html
    Yes, that's the bullet nose jighead I have been using and it works well. Subjectively speaking, I'd rate the Gambler head about 5% better at shedding weeds, so the difference is minimal. I'll probably end up witht he bullet nose mold, but thought I'd check with you guys about a mold for the Gambler head first.
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    #7 09-16-2017, 10:06 PM
    The Do-it Casting Weed jig with a the Mustad 32786 BLM Jig hook has worked well for me in heavy cover. Just bend it a tad and it works really well.
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    #8 09-18-2017, 11:36 PM
    Looks like the LPO Backstroke Swim Jig Head is pretty similar to the Gambler. I ordered some to try.

    http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Onlin...Swim-Jigs.html
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    #9 09-26-2017, 10:51 AM
    How about the classic grass jig? http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Onlin...Grass-Jig.html. I have been using those and like them about as much as the boss swim jig heads.
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    #10 09-26-2017, 10:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Dh0ckey11 View Post
    How about the classic grass jig? http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Onlin...Grass-Jig.html. I have been using those and like them about as much as the boss swim jig heads.
    I also ordered some of the Classic Grass Jigheads. I'm heading to the lake tomorrow to test both types.
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    #11 09-27-2017, 12:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Dh0ckey11 View Post
    How about the classic grass jig? http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Onlin...Grass-Jig.html. I have been using those and like them about as much as the boss swim jig heads.
    Looks a little like a mold that a friend of mine had made in the early 80s.
    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL178.../413567624.jpg
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    #12 09-27-2017, 10:43 PM
    I tried the Backstroke jigheads today and they are the nuts! I didn't take time to tie on a grass jighead, but I can't image it working any better. I like the backstroke head even more than the bullet nose jighead I was using. I think the backstroke sheds grass even better. The only issue is that the backstroke only comes in 1/4 and 3/8 ounce sizes, which will cover most of my needs...but every now and then a 1/2 ounce is needed.
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    #13 09-27-2017, 10:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by D.Moore View Post
    Looks a little like a mold that a friend of mine had made in the early 80s.
    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL178.../413567624.jpg
    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL178.../413567623.jpg
    I think the grass jighead is thinner than that one.
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