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I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:03 pm
by Jason C.
I got the pot, I got the lead and I know what kind of skirt I want. The big question is where do I buy the molds and what kind of hooks should I buy? Not brand but style as in like an off set hook or a straight shank hook? Please let me know!!! Thanks for any help in advance its greatly appreciated!!
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:21 pm
by Riplip
The hook style may be determined by the type of mold or head style you have chosen. Most molds require a fairly specific hook type to fit the channel provided. Some use a 60 degree bend, others use a 90...You need to pick a head style, pick out a mold, and buy hooks recomended for that mold.
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:56 pm
by Vernonn
Visit Do-It Molds' website. It might help you decide on the jigmold and the hooks that will go with it.
http://do-itmolds.com/
It's a lot of fun to make your own jigs.
-vernon
Correct me if I am wrong??
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:40 pm
by Triton Mike
Correct me if I am wrong guys I though there was some kind of lead ban in California??
T Mike
Re: Correct me if I am wrong??
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:59 pm
by Ken C.
Only if yer shootin' at Waterfowl!
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:05 pm
by Mike
Didnt you just spend the day in the boat with the master?? (Bobby D) You should ask him. He can steer you in the right direction.
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:18 pm
by Jason C.
Yes I did but at the time I didn't think I was going to be tying jigs. Its something I just decided on today lol. But I was planning on talking to him on Sunday at the next Hook tournament.
No ban yet Mike!
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:36 pm
by Cooch
Just heavily regulated. No fishing products can be introduced into California without a bloody "lead" warning label.
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:50 pm
by Dan McKenzie
Jason,
Now I'm giving you my lead pot, 20 lbs or so of pure lead for trouble free pouring. Design your "own" jig, not a knockoff of someone elses, do that and I'll put one of our CNC machining centers to work and machine you a set of molds. Of course then I will get free jigs for life!
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:15 pm
by MikeD
bought 2 brand new do-it molds for cheap from this guy on ebay, brand new in the bag with the shrink wrap. bought the snootie jig and the poison tail
http://stores.ebay.com/LITTLE-LOUIE-LUR ... SS-FISHING
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 10:20 am
by Jason C.
Bones,
Ill take it! Sent you a pm. Thanks again for the offer!
Re: I am going to get into tying my own jigs....
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:44 am
by Phil
THERE IS REALLY NO BETTER FEELING THAN , TAKING A BARE HOOK, ATTACHING SOME LEAD WEIGHT TO IT AS IN FORM OF JIG HEAD, ETC, PAINTING THE HEAD TO YOUR LIKING, TYING ON A SKIRT OF YOUR OWN COLOR CHOICE, AND ACTUALLY CATCHING A BASS ON IT. ALL DONE YOURSELF. NOW THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES IT BETTER IS IF YOU BUILT THE ROD ALSO ...
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