Making a Jig Head Mould with RTV Silicone

Jig heads are the best bit of fishing tackle there is and i thought I would make my own mould for casting some up for box of odd size hooks I bought at a bargain price. Yes you can buy jig heads for next nothing but where is the fun in that? Heat resistant RTV silicone is easiest method I know and cures quick enough so i cast handful and get back down the lake with some soft plastic lures. For this project I used Lead Free pewter which is not a cheap as lead or as heavy but by increasing the size of ball on the jig it makes a great alternative. Tools materials as they appear 5/0 jig head hooks, bought online pair of wire cutters 12mm drill plastic bead hss drill to match hook shank & drill superglue .8mm s/steel wire for bait keeper superglue to hold wire in place wax four pouring cone, I used baby- bel cheese wax some plastic sheet for mould box 1-2mm held together with gaffer tape glue gun High temperature rtv
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