Modify Your Poison Tail Mold to make Bladed Jigs!

[@garybowers9605]

Lots of good information! On the way to drill out my one ounce size poison tail mold. Going to attach some magnum blades to make chatterbaits for northern pike!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I mean... I've already done 2... it'd be a shame not to complete the trifecta!

[@parrothead5977]

Just those perfect little touches you can’t buy at the store. The Blue oh yah 🤙🤙

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man, I'm tryin'!!

[@djradrs199]

A match Made In Heaven ( as They Say ) 😎👊 NIce Work Mr. Sir 🤟 Very SPIFFY indeed 🔥

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate that my friend!

[@parrothead5977]

Those heads look exactly like the Tactical Bassin heads. That’s what I like to throw 🤙🤙

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I love the poison tail, great head!

[@bryanmasters5423]

Great video and tutorial!!! This one going to keepe busy !! Thanks again for sharing!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Always a pleasure, thanks Bryan!

[@stevebunde4035]

Great video. Where is the link to the blade painting video that you mentioned?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

It’s a really old one, may have been taken down for some reason (I honestly can’t recall). Super simple though, just a paperclip in the hole and a dip! The blade is so thin it only needs about 3 seconds on the heat before dipping into the fluid bed.

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

Great work and attention to detail. Thanks

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate that, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@3HandsCustomTackle]

A classic-great video my friend. Well done

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx Art!

[@d.edwardmanders4496]

Great Vid. Might try to do something similar on my Poison swingtail mold to use with custom wireforms... Maybe you could use some rtv red gasket around the hook eye to lessen the flashing? Awesome looking jig!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Most definitely, RTV is a great option to lessen the flashing. Thanks man!

[@eeriggione5559]

Honest question here, does the z-man patent talk about connecting the blade to head or to the hook? Yes in video you mentioned head but just to confirm...😊

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, to my understanding, it’s blade to head connection as that’s what generates the sound they want to protect. I think the only caveat is that it has to be a permanent connection as well, which is how things like the Queens Tackle Switchblade gets around the patent. It’s a direct connect but it’s removable. All that said I could be wrong, so Google is your friend!

[@eeriggione5559]

Thanks for your answer. I was wondering that if patent talks about hook, just replacing hook to short shank straight shank hook and adding some connector link from hook eye inside the head should do the trick. But if its jigs head as a whole it wouldn't make a difference.@@SDGCustomLurecraft

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@eeriggione5559 yeah, I figured you may be thinking along those lines… I know other guys make them that way.

[@PaintballShyguy]

Highhh quality. 👍🏻

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx man!!

[@WestMichiganJigCo]

Now that is sweet!!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Couldn’t agree more :). Thanks man!!

[@WestMichiganJigCo]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft ill be doing the same

[@richshackelford5793]

👍 nice 👍

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx Rich!!

[@johnphillips3429]

What’s the best way to clean the lead off of the hook eye? I did the mod and did a test pour. It poured great, but I’m struggling to get the lead cleaned off the eye.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

A good set of flush cutters is key. Cut under the eye, “around” the shaft, to free it from the body. Flush cut one side of the hook eye as well. Then cut about 1/4-1/2 way through the other side of the eye and twist the cutters. What you’re trying to do it “pull” the remaining lead through the eye. If that doesn’t work you can get an awl or pointed file.. or maybe a fine point nail setter… anything with a tip thinner than the hook eye, put the jig on the work bench (NOT in your hand!) and shove the lead through. One other thing I did, not in the video, was use some high temp Red RTV and partially fill the channel I made leading to the new eye. That helped to stop the lead from getting to the eye… made life a lot easier! Hope this helps!

[@johnphillips3429]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft thanks for the reply! I’ll give these suggestions a shot!

[@brianladd4894]

Very nice as always Great job

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx Brian! Appreciate it man!

[@sctoddc]

By modifying to accept the flat eye, will you still be able to pour vertical eyes with decent success?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I was wondering the same and AAAAALMOST poured a vertical eye on camera just to see. Will definitely do so though and find out. I don’t think it will be a problem, just some extra lead to clean up around the hook eye - same as the flat eye situation I shows on the video. Small price to pay for the versatility!

[@UncleKrusty68]

small hole punch would help with bit location and drilling.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yes, good call. Thanks Patrick!

[@HankSnowgrandslamfishing]

Adam this is something near and dear to my heart, Bladed jigs, Love to fish them and here in Florida it's "Game On" year round... Thanks for sharing #hanksnowoutdoors

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I love em too Hank! And all the more now that I can use one of my favorite heads 💪💪!

[@justinpoff3899]

What size split ring you using?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Size 2 works well for me, thx!

[@hunnerhall841]

Will you do a 1/8oz poison tail head spinner bait

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

That sounds interesting! Have to give it some thought. Thanks for the comment!

[@slamer5811]

Yea man.....!!!!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx man!

[@theperfectjig8478]

Great Vid man!!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate that, thanks man!

[@AddictedAngler]

Z-man change their ned size too because 1/4 was popular size they now use 1/5 and 1/6 1/10 instead of 1/4 ,1/8,1/16

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Always gotta be different, get that edge! :)

[@Darkman-Fishing]

Is that flashing happening all the time? Just curious, I have modified a mold and that happens all the time so it’s no big deal. Hard to Susan with you on not wanting any problems with Z man. For someone who only pours for himself it’s something I don’t need. Excellent jig btw. That flash is a nice touch.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! If the flashing you’re talking about is the lead around the eye, yeah, that will be a cleanup every time. A small price to pay for a cool bladed jig head! Re: Zman… it’s crazy that they’ve contacted both sellers and private users… I guess when guys post their builds and they see an infringement, they are on it! Kudos to them for being diligent! Thx again! Always appreciate your feedback my friend!

[@rider660r]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft If you fill in that eye cavity with high temp RTV silicone you can then use an X-acto knife to clean out just the eye portion to keep from getting that flash. Screw (Z)Cryman and their pat. If I'm making anything for myself I'm going to keep doing it.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@rider660r yup, have done that with other molds. Anymore, a quick snip and I’m off to the races. Guess I’m just used to it now! LOL

[@rider660r]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft No biggie,just a lil tip.I pour 1000's of jigs a week between Nov./Dec. to Apr./May so every lil bit helps me save time so I can then tie (and experiment) jigs for myself from Bluegills to Salt.

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

Not sure what program you edit with but with Final Cut Pro you can edit out the background noise of the air conditioner running. Something to think about if it really starts to bug you long term. Awesome jig by the way!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Man, that would be nice. I really hate that background hummmmmmmm… Unfortunately, I use a web based editor because I don’t own a computer with enough umph to handle real editing software. Very little I can do with audio with that seeviceZ. Perhaps one day I’ll get a legit setup, LOL! Glad you dig the build!

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft another thing with Final Cut Pro is that you can edit from an external hard drive. Downside is that it’s only available on a Mac.

[@tylernegron4131]

Why would you want to use split rings?? Just center punch the hook open and put the blade on the close hook eye back with pliers?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, I know. 😁 I went through the reasons during the first part of the video, before modifying the mold. Feel free to check out that part of the video for my reasons. Thanks for watching!

[@slivers4007]

The only problem with this method is that the blade does not hit the head when it "chatters" just not the same.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, fair point. There’s no true replacement for a Zman setup! I do add rattles (sometimes 2!) to provide some noise. Seems to work well as I’ve caught a bunch on a rattling split ring chatter! Thanks for watching and thanks the comment!

[@Bamdoggs]

Suuweeeet!! 🕵️‍♂️🥷🧙‍♂️🪄

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx man!! Been wanting to do this one for a LONG time!