Jig Making questions

[skeeterman24]

To keep in touch with bass fishing in someway over the winter i was thinking about making jigs to hold me over until spring comes around.

Is there a tutorial or guide out there anywhere.  I couldn't find anything using google.  

I primarily use jigs for flipping weeds, pads, docks or laydowns so I want to find a mold that can handle a stronger hook.  What mold would you recommend for this and what type of paint should i use? epoxy?

Pretty much any tips you can give me will be helpful, thanks.

[Pitchinkid]

man im not sure myself, but i would sure like to take a look at your jigs when you do get one done. I love jigs. How many strands do you think you are going to use.

[Siebert Outdoors]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1221702532

There is also a tutorial in the tutorials on BR.

[skeeterman24]

thanks a ton!

[skeeterman24]

http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=2258&CATID=59

I was thinking about using this mold here, but I wanted to know if it was possible to use a bigger hook since i will be using it in the thick stuff.  

Are their any other hooks that can be used with it?

[Jig Man]

The hook size it typically a suggestion and bigger hooks will work.  However, some molds won't take bigger hooks without being modified.

Instead of buying from Barlow's why not contact Do-It and talk to them about the mold.  They won't be any higher and will probably have the fiberguard and hooks as well.  When I order that kind of stuff I get it from them and they have always been very helpful and sometimes offer a good savings for buying components in bulk.

[Munkin]

The hook size it typically a suggestion and bigger hooks will work. However, some molds won't take bigger hooks without being modified.

Instead of buying from Barlow's why not contact Do-It and talk to them about the mold. They won't be any higher and will probably have the fiberguard and hooks as well. When I order that kind of stuff I get it from them and they have always been very helpful and sometimes offer a good savings for buying components in bulk.

Aren't the direct prices from Do-It higher to encourage people to buy from retailers? Barlow's usually has the best selection of lead molds and hooks.

Like someone mentioned you can usually use + or - one hook size in most molds.

Allen

[Munkin]

http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=2258&CATID=59

I was thinking about using this mold here, but I wanted to know if it was possible to use a bigger hook since i will be using it in the thick stuff.

Are their any other hooks that can be used with it?

Not sure about the hook sizes but that hook the Mustad 32798BLN is not a flippin hook and will bend out if you try to use it as one.

http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=1796&CATID=57  This is the flippin hook

Allen

[Jig Man]

The hook size it typically a suggestion and bigger hooks will work. However, some molds won't take bigger hooks without being modified.

Instead of buying from Barlow's why not contact Do-It and talk to them about the mold. They won't be any higher and will probably have the fiberguard and hooks as well. When I order that kind of stuff I get it from them and they have always been very helpful and sometimes offer a good savings for buying components in bulk.

Aren't the direct prices from Do-It higher to encourage people to buy from retailers? Barlow's usually has the best selection of lead molds and hooks.

Like someone mentioned you can usually use + or - one hook size in most molds.

Allen

I can save money with Do-It over the local retailers.  I don't order molds from other sources.