llPa1nll Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 Ok guys, First off I was playing around with the idea of getting into jig making to supply myself with some Jigs. The numerous questions: Is there a legitimate savings too producing your own Jigs? How time consuming is it, in regards too producing Jigs that are fishable? I have seen the DO-IT molds most have 1 cavity per size, is that normal, it seems it would be better to get a mold with multiple cavities for the size you use the most, or is there a reason this isnt the case? I personally use the LunkerLure Jigs at the moment is that head type available to the public in a mold? The Jigs I use the most and would be interested in making would be the following: Round Ball Head Jigs sizes 1/16oz, 1/8oz, 1/4oz Weedless Football Head Jigs 1/4oz, 3/8oz Weedless LunkerLure type Head Jigs 1/4oz, 3/8oz, 1/2oz Is it possible to find Molds that have more than 1 cavity per size? I just think it would be more efficient. Any other information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Quote
gman2 Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Hey man I can't answer the jighead question but there is a guy on ebay Tony Kay I think sells jigheads I bought tons off him. If you want more info pm me and I'll pass the info along. I like the triple rattleback myself but now I am building my own. Quote
Tucson Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Sorry I can't answer your question but thanks for asking because I've been wondering the same thing. I'm sure some of the more experienced people on this forum will be responding. I like ball-heads, stand-ups and football jigheads but the ones with nice sized hooks are getting a little spendy. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 11, 2007 Super User Posted January 11, 2007 Is there a legitimate savings too producing your own Jigs? Depends on how many jigs you lose How time consuming is it, in regards too producing Jigs that are fishable? Once you learn how to do it they are easy but I build in stages. I have seen the DO-IT molds most have 1 cavity per size, is that normal, it seems it would be better to get a mold with multiple cavities for the size you use the most, or is there a reason this isnt the case? It does not take long to pour a lot of jigs so I would go with the multiple size cavity. I personally use the LunkerLure Jigs at the moment is that head type available to the public in a mold? Not sure what a Lunker Lure jig looks like but I will search for it. The Jigs I use the most and would be interested in making would be the following: Round Ball Head Jigs sizes 1/16oz, 1/8oz, 1/4oz Weedless Football Head Jigs 1/4oz, 3/8oz Weedless LunkerLure type Head Jigs 1/4oz, 3/8oz, 1/2oz Is it possible to find Molds that have more than 1 cavity per size? I just think it would be more efficient. Any other information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Look on Do-Its website and they list all the molds including style, size and number of cavities. Only you can decide if it is worth it for you? Personally I like a Eakins style jig but wanted to change a few things so now I make my own. With the amount of jigs I donate to th Potomac river it is worth it to me to make my own. Allen Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Look on Do-Its website and they list all the molds including style, size and number of cavities. Only you can decide if it is worth it for you? Personally I like a Eakins style jig but wanted to change a few things so now I make my own. With the amount of jigs I donate to th Potomac river it is worth it to me to make my own. This right here pretty much sums it up. Making baits and "value/cost" all depends on how you value your time. If you have alot of extra time and enjoy this type of stuff it is well worth it. On the savings part, this can vary. Just a plain round ball jig costs you about 30 cents to make with a premium hook. TO buy it its around 50-60 each sometimes more. Bass jigs, this is where you can spend alot of time and money if you want. You can add all the neat pretty details like eyes, sparkles, thicker skirts, etc. A basic bass jig costs approx $1 to make with a premium hook. if you buy bulk its cheaper. but you have alot of excess materials that sit for awhile. Also alot of product like hooks are sold by the 100. Sometimes you can find them by quantities less then 100 but the price is rediculous. One of the best benifits is you can make anything you want. Colors are endless. There is nothing better then hauling in a big fish off something you have made. Quote
Tr186 Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 I have been pouring the round ball head (shakey head) jigs in 1/8 and 1/4 for years and have really saved money. The do-it mold which cost $30 pours 4 1/8oz and 3 1/4oz at once. A box of eagle claw hooks (which I have never had any trouble with) is 7$ per hundred. The lead I get free so not counting paint I have .07 per jig. I don't really get to upset when I lose these compared to store bought @ $4 per 5 jigheads. If you enjoy making your own stuff then it is well worth it. A little expense up front but you will have the mold forever. You can always pour and sell to friends to off set your costs, then you fish for free. Quote
Tucson Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 I'm about ready to pull the trigger on this myself after doing some research. I found some Do-it molds at Sportmans Warehouse for $28 and no shipping, located a source for used lead @ 50 cents/pound. Now to find an inexpensive way to melt and pour the lead before I move up to an electric melting pot. I'm recently retired so I've got the time and it sounds like a fun way to play with my tackle between fishing sessions. Quote
Millerman Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Here is some food for thought...Last winter I went through this same thing...I had a head style I liked but the hook sucked. I could not find a mold to satisfy the needs, so I made one. There is a guy in NY...George @ In-Shore Tackle...he made me a 4 cavity mold out of silicone of the head style I wanted. It cost $35.00 plus 4 bucks to ship. It is good for 1000-4000 pours per cavity. I had to modify it with a dremel to accept the hook I wanted before I got started. I also found a company that supplies the silicone (Poly-Tek out of PA.). They have a trial size silicone package for about $125.00. I have made about 8 molds with it so far with enough to make 3 or 4 more. As far as cost...I am not really sure. It takes alot of time and patience to get something that looks professional. However...I now have a jig that is to my specs and does NOT lose fish. The previous hooks were lite wire and would bend out on hooksets. I hope this helps. Quote
River jigin Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 There are two online stores that have what you need and they are barlows and janns netcraft. They both have catalogs so you should get those first off.They both have everything you need to start off like pots, skirts, hooks, ect. any thing you need to make jigs. Barlows has a new mold for the shaky head if that is the type of ball head you want. It has 6 different cavities in it and they are 1/16 , 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 oz. It takes 3/0 to 5/0 flat eye hooks. Barlows and janns both have the weedless football and flat eye arky head which is similar to lunker lure and that comes in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 oz. and I think to football comes in the sizes you want. You really dont save money at first because all the supplies you have to buy buy once you get into it, you will save money. It can be time consuming again at first but you will get the hang of it. Another good site to get some info on making lures is http://www.tackleunderground.com/index.php , so I hope that helps. Quote
Tucson Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Millerman: Which hook did you finally wind up using? Quote
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