Re: Ultra Minnow Mold
Tom,
Your issue is doubtless the most common problem people have when using the UM molds - people want to use 5/0s and they are forced to use 8/0s and 9/0s.
The answer is that you can utilize smaller jig hooks, though you will need to slightly modify the hook-eye area of your mold with a Dremel, which really is no big deal.
What I've also done is to get an extra set of molds and modify them to use a swing hook design. This is done by modifying the tail end of the molds to accept large brass eyes, to which hooks are affixed via snap rings. This design is great because it enables you to use your favorite hook size of choice on jigs of every size.
Macs B&T on Rt 35 North in Belmar stocks the jighooks in all different sizes, as well as all other components needed to make your bucktails. Prices are great as well. Good Luck!
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