Any interest in a Lead pour this year?

[wedocq]

Greg was asking today about a lead pour. Bruce has hosted the last 2 years and has said he's out this year for hosting. Anyone out there interested in hosting? It might be cool if we found a location somewhere near Centralia, WA and that would make the drive from the coast, or Portland a little more doable. Of course that's just an idea. If you are willing to host, we can make it work anywhere!

Molds I have:
Flutter vertical jigs 2 oz, 3 oz, 4 oz, 5oz, 7 oz, 9oz  I have used a single treble, single J hook, or double assist hooks on these effectively.

Bullet nose jig molds that use swim baits. 4oz and 5 oz

Triangle head (forget name) for swim baits. 2ox and 4 oz (I think)

Cannon balls:
For halibut weights: 20oz 24 oz 32 oz
For Columbia river trolling: I need to look again, but I think 12 14 and 16oz

Downrigger ball mold: 15 lbs

Crown Jewel from last year! Norwegian Cod jig mold. I think the weights are 18 24 and 32oz  This mold was paid for by everyone that showed up last year! Thanks guys

I might be missing a few, I will post when I take inventory.

What do you got? Anyone interested???

-Shawn

[GregE]

Yes I'm going-  but no space to host and I'm out of the way on a ridge.

I ordered ( 1 ea ) 2 and 3# flat sided bottom weight Hilts molds that I will bring.

http://hiltsmolds.com/RockCodSinkerMolds.htm


We need to capture some of the safety concerns discussion and get everyone who will attend on board .

Also, some brought clean, ingot lead that weren't paid for it, so better check in / check out procedures should be set up.  It's a good opportunity with some great folks attending-  we don't want to sour things for some.

Pretty good info in this
http://hiltsmolds.com/MoldInstructions.htm

[wedocq]

Alrighty then!
It looks like I am hosting it.  Lets all figure out who's coming, and what day looks like it will work.

Anybody got a good lead source this year?

Anybody got some lead molds they can bring?

-Shawn

[Markshoreline]

I've got some if I can recover them from the buddy I loaned them to.

[Salmon King]

So the lead pour is in Puyallup then?
I didn't see the dates...

[wedocq]

So the lead pour is in Puyallup then?
I didn't see the dates...

We are still in the primary stages of planning.  I am planning a date. Not dates.  :biggrin:  I am fishing the Peninsula Salmon Derby Feb 17th-19th, So those dates are for sure out. Anyone got dates to suggest?

-Shawn

[Markshoreline]

If you're going to host  it choose the time that works best for you!

[wedocq]

If you're going to host  it choose the time that works best for you!

Sounds good. Bruce and I will be pouring lead today around 4. You're welcome to join us.  :biggrin: :whistle:

-Shawn

[Salmon King]

So the lead pour is in Puyallup then?
I didn't see the dates...

We are still in the primary stages of planning.  I am planning a date. Not dates.  :biggrin:  I am fishing the Peninsula Salmon Derby Feb 17th-19th, So those dates are for sure out. Anyone got dates to suggest?

-Shawn

Shawn...I'm hoping to provide adequate competition for you on those dates.
But....I need to find another body to go along.

[wedocq]

If you're going to host  it choose the time that works best for you!

Sounds good. Bruce and I will be pouring lead today around 4. You're welcome to join us.  :biggrin: :whistle:

-Shawn

I was just kidding!

Still open for date suggestions!
-Shawn

[wedocq]

But....I need to find another body to go along.

Are you referring to the lead pour, or the fishing derby? Trust me, the lead pour is well worth coming by yourself! Just for the downrigger balls along, its worth it. But we have a lot of other molds that can make some pretty cool things!
-Shawn

[Salmon King]

But....I need to find another body to go along.

Are you referring to the lead pour, or the fishing derby? Trust me, the lead pour is well worth coming by yourself! Just for the downrigger balls along, its worth it. But we have a lot of other molds that can make some pretty cool things!
-Shawn

The derby

[rasslingref]

Count 2 red heads in.......I'm looking for lead now.

[GregE]

   

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[Diablo]

Alrighty then!
It looks like I am hosting it.  Lets all figure out who's coming, and what day looks like it will work.

Anybody got a good lead source this year?

Anybody got some lead molds they can bring?

-Shawn

Your funny Shawn. You ask if anyone would want to do a lead pour and get ONE response and its on. 
Good for you, I'm in and thanks for hosting.

[Markshoreline]

Yes, thank Shawn!

[wedocq]

Well that's because I already knew Lingripper Greg Bruce2fish and James would most likely be coming over regardless...haha

[Rjr812]

Shawn,  count me in for the pour.  Just need to know when and where.

[wedocq]

Still looking for date suggestions! I am out Presidents day weekend. Other than that, I am pretty open.
-Shawn

[BruceL2_Fish]

I suggest 2/25. 

[wedocq]

I suggest 2/25.

Ok, 2/25. Any objections?

[GregE]

Got it.
We'll never meet everyone's best date- but this gives a month to plan.

Now you can start working on some nice weather and we'll be cleaning up some lead to bring.

NO dirty lead folks.

[wedocq]

I got to change the date!

I have an important Union function I can't miss that day. What does everyone think of March 4th?
-Shawn

[rasslingref]

March 4th would work for us.  I still haven't been able to locate any good lead, except what is still on my jacket from a couple years ago.

[BruceL2_Fish]

4th works for me.