F116 Aluminum Mold for Hering pilkers (120/150g)

Product detailed description

The Your Mold F116 aluminum mold produces Hering pilkers weighing 120/150 g. It has 2 cavities; the stated weights refer to individual lead castings.

The elongated fish profile forms the basis of a pilker for active saltwater fishing. The F116 uses separate size 1 loops. Do not confuse it with the F117 Hering: a similar name and purpose do not imply identical cavities or inserts.

Use the lightest pilker you can still control in the intended part of the water column. Increase the weight when drift, depth or line resistance causes excessive line angle. Match the rod to the fully rigged lure, including hooks and rings; nominal body weight alone is not the casting load.

For casting, use original Your Mold size 1 stainless steel loops. These loops remain embedded in the casting; they are not swivels or removable guide pins. Check insert seating before pouring rather than choosing a part by appearance alone.

The related products offer casting tools, mold talc, modeling clay and different coating systems. Modeling clay is an optional workshop aid, not a mandatory insert for this mold. Follow each coating manufacturer’s preparation and curing instructions. Do not assume hooks, rings, inserts, paint or finished lures are included simply because they appear in an illustrative photograph.

Weight and insert overview

The weights are nominal values for lead. Alloy composition, sprue trimming and finishing can change the final result. Weigh the first casting before making a batch. Casting equipment must safely supply enough metal for a complete selected cavity, including its sprue; you do not have to fill every cavity in one cycle.

Compare other weights and body designs in our pilker and sea-sinker mold range. Similar products are alternative molds or finished tackle, not inserts that automatically fit the F116.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many castings does the mold produce?

2 castings per complete filling, in the nominal lead weights 120/150 g. You can use individual cavities without filling the others.

Which inserts are required?

Use original Your Mold size 1 stainless steel loops. They remain embedded in the finished casting.

Is this a ready-to-fish lure?

No. The mold produces the metal body. Rings and hooks are fitted afterwards, with dimensions and strength matched to the completed lure.

Does the weight determine a fixed fishing depth?

No. Current, drift, line diameter, retrieve and the complete rig determine the required weight. Choose according to actual control of the setup.

Can a different metal be used?

Only use materials and working temperatures permitted by the mold and melting-equipment manufacturers. A different metal density changes casting weight; a temperature limit is not a recommended pouring temperature.

→ For all detailed technical information, see the Parameters section below.

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