Lead Casting Mold F16 – Shad Jig Heads 80-120g

Product detailed description

The Your Mold F16 lead casting mold makes saltwater shad jig heads weighing 80, 100 and 120 g. Three cavities let you prepare the same type of rig at several weights and switch according to conditions on the water. Within the F16, F47 and F65 shad-head range, it is the lighter option for a larger soft bait rigged on a 10/0 hook. It suits, for example, lure fishing for cod and other saltwater predators in Norway where these weights provide the required lure control. The size of the fish alone does not determine the head weight you need.

The shad-head profile with its pointed front forms a pronounced head ahead of the soft-bait body and a transition into a fish-shaped outline. Assess the shape together with the lure’s cross-section. A body that is too narrow behind the head’s broad rear section, or a body rigged crookedly, can compromise the complete lure. On a steady retrieve and controlled fall, the paddle tail provides much of the action; its drag affects both sinking speed and pull on the rod. A soft jerkbait behaves differently and needs more input from the angler. The lead shape alone does not give both lure types the same action.

Choose 80 g if this weight still gives clear lure control and you want to retain a slower fall. Move up to 100 or 120 g for stronger current, faster drift or greater paddle-tail drag. The 20 g steps help find the necessary contact without immediately moving to a much heavier head. Depth is only one variable; line diameter, line angle and the lure’s distance from the boat also matter. If fish are above the bottom, focus on their working layer and fall time rather than keeping the head in constant contact with the seabed.

The specified hook is VMC 5150 10/0. Compare it with the actual lure body rather than relying on length alone. The shank should end ahead of the moving tail section, with the point exposed and enough clearance above the body for a hookset. Changing between 80 and 120 g does not change the specified hook series. If a 10/0 hook is too small for the body or its shank too long, choose a mold with more suitable rigging. A heavier casting in this mold does not create a larger hook gape.

The eye recesses take 8 mm stick-on eyes, added after the surface is finished. Apply powder paint or a rubber coating for lead according to the particular system, without filling the recesses or blocking the hook eye. Choose a method of retaining the soft bait that is compatible with its material. A separate 19 mm keeper must not be assigned automatically just because it fits a similar mold. If you need more weight, F47 continues with 140, 160 and 180 g and also uses VMC 5150 10/0. Test the change with the actual lure, since the lead head itself becomes larger.

Casting weights and hook options

Three separate cavities provide one head of each specified weight when the entire mold is filled. Dry-fit the hook and any inserted components before casting. The mold must close fully without force. The overview follows the rigging listed by SAF. Weigh the first casting and test a straight transition into the soft-bait body before making a batch.

All three heads together represent a nominal 300 g of lead plus pouring sprues. Choose ladle capacity according to the intended fill, rather than just the lightest cavity. You can cast the heads separately. Hooks, eyes, coatings and soft baits are selected separately. After saltwater use, rinse the finished lure with fresh water and let it dry. Before using it again, check the point, bait retention and any damage to the finish.

Frequently asked questions about F16

When should I choose 80 g instead of 120 g?

When the lighter head gives good lure control and you want a slower fall. Add weight as current, drift or lure drag increases. None of these weights has one fixed operating depth.

Do all three heads use the same rigging?

SAF specifies VMC 5150 10/0 and 8 mm eyes for F16. Before casting, check the actual hook’s fit in the groove. A 10/0 hook from another series may have different geometry.

Will every large soft shad fit the head?

The front body cross-section, shank length and point exit all matter. The lure must meet the head straight and retain free tail movement. A large length figure on the packet alone does not confirm suitability for a 10/0 hook.

When should I move up to F47?

When even 120 g is insufficient for the intended presentation. F47 offers 140, 160 and 180 g with the same hook series and size. Check the soft bait’s fit to the larger head again when changing.

Are the eyes and hooks included with the mold?

Do not treat the example of a finished jig in the photograph as a packing list. Choose hooks, 8 mm eyes, soft baits and surface-finishing materials separately for your intended rig.

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