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Title: ULTRA MINNOW MOLD
Post by: Tom Ciuba on February 22, 2013, 03:42:14 PM

HI- NEW MEMBER HERE. Was wondering if anyone knows hot to make the 5-6& 8 OZ ultra minnow with a smaller than a 9/0 hook which is what the mold calls for. The 9/0 seems too big for fluke. Any ideas??? Or maybe 9/0 is the right size. Any feedback will be appreciated,THANKS Tom

Title: Re: ULTRA MINNOW MOLD
Post by: FishOn on February 22, 2013, 05:47:11 PM

You could also tie on a smaller stinger hook

Title: Re: ULTRA MINNOW MOLD
Post by: Kenny on February 22, 2013, 06:11:32 PM

Been using the 8/0 in my 5 6 and 8ozers...

Title: Re: ULTRA MINNOW MOLD
Post by: IrishAyes on February 22, 2013, 07:30:53 PM

I also use the 8/0 hooks. The fluke has a huge mouth so there would be no problem with one inhaling a larger hook. Besides, with the larger spros I have found that most of the hits come on the teaser that is 18" above the spro.

Title: Re: ULTRA MINNOW MOLD
Post by: makokeith on February 22, 2013, 08:24:01 PM

Did you guys dremmel the mold at all to get the eye on the 8/0 to sit right?
  Picked this mold up a few months ago but have only poured a few for swing hooks. I have stainless wire that is the perfect size that I form to fit in the mold.
  But as mentioned , assist hooks and a huge strip bait is what I plan on doing with the spro grub up top.

Title: Re: ULTRA MINNOW MOLD
Post by: Kenny on February 23, 2013, 12:56:05 PM

I did not have to modify the 5 thru 8oz mold to fit the 8/0 hooks....fit like a champ  t^