Live Bait Jig Mold – Hook Question

Casting Live Bait Jigs
Do-It
LBS-6-A

I am using 571 Short Shank hooks 1/0

After casting the first set i didn’t like the hook size in 3/8, 1/2 or 5/8.
Seems too small and too close to lead for me.
The 1/16 up to 1/4 are perfect in a 1/0 though!!

I am thinking a 3/0 would be correct for the bigger sizes.

Wondering what hook will give me a little more hook gap. Not finding 571 short shank in a 2/0 or 3/0.

I also tried some of the 570 long shank 1/0 and 3/0 hooks that i use for the tear drop style and though the shank was too long.

Hook alternatives to the 1/0 571 Short?

Thanks,
Andy

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I should add, i’m not against modifying the mold to accommodate a larger hook.

Thanks,