Timmy Tom

Just do a general search for "lead free jigheads" and go through the websites. Maybe you will find what you want. TT.

Question. The umbrella rig. Been called that for a long time. So how do you trademark "rig" on this apparatus? So, if you make one and call it a Arkasas Rig. Would that get you in trouble? Or Arkansas Avenger. Just asking for thoughts. I have a hard time believing that Mann's or any one else could get a patent on it because things like this have been made and sold for a long time. Maybe, all they did was use anothers idea for other fish and market it for bass. I am not saying they did. Also. Best luck to them and their company. Just funny that 2 other large tackle manufacturing companies are selling them right and left under different names. TT.

No new restrictions are going to be ruled on in the near future. I was asked to send a letter to the N.H. Senate concerning thoughts about nonlead jigs and a new lead jig ban. Which occurred on Jan. 19, 2012. Sources said no new lead restrictions are expected for at least now. Sorry. I did not clarify myself. TT.

Check Ebay for tin ignots and make sure the tin is lead free. Some tin on there contains lead. It will be in the description. It is easy to work with but will run easy if the mold is not closed tightly. I don't bid often on Ebay for it. Cause of the company I order from. You should not sweat any about N.H. going lead free anytime soon. Little birdies told me. TT

Use pure tin or tin-antimony-copper mix (no. 2 babbitt lead free). The bismuth just adds cost and a lower melting temp. Pure tin at 99% melts lower then lead and as long as you do not exceed 380 f. you can still powder paint and cure. Also 1/3 lighter than lead. TT

Jig Man. Well, I have a fluid bed and use it on most jigheads but the watermelon is still tough for me and I beleive that it is paint or the hook eye diameter on the Mustads that I use on the bass jig I make. On some jigs that I make I don't use the bed at all and stir paint every few hundred jigs with a plastic spoon. Thank you for your info. TT

Okay. I paint jigheads from 1/100 to 5/8 ounce. The oven is best choice for me. Working on another idea for production. Get a toothpick and stir your paint up real good and when you put your jig in swish it around in a circle quickly and remove. This motion will help keep paint somewhat fluffy (stir as needed). Also toothpick fits inside the jar with the lid. Some colors are a pain. Watermelon is the worst for me. But get a dremel and a small drill bit and drill out the ones that covered up. Watch your hand and fingers. Pratice makes perfect. and as said earlier paint needs to have a powder look to it, but covering the head. TT

From what I was told. It applies to the use of lead sinkers and jigs. The law applies to jigheads 1 ounce and smaller. Spinnerbaits and other lures are not banned. Which I am still a little confused and I think many will be confused by the wording of the law. They should make a list of what not to use and types that are legal. But you can call the Mass. Game and Fish to make sure. Well the 2012 Massachusetts regulation book is not yet online. On page 56 there is the law and a picture of jigheads and sinkers that will be banned. I know all the jigs that are banned are not on this picture. But it should give you an idea of what basically will be banned. TT