Jig Making

[Jigfishn10]

I have an Arky Jig mold and MA will be banning the use of lead after next season. Has anyone used a different metal for making Jig heads?

I hate the thoughts of spending $4-5/jig for the new tungsten ones, especially the way I go through them.

Sorry if this is a redundant question. I thought I saw a post which had this topic within its contents, but I'm having trouble finding it.

[cadman]

I believe tin and bismuth is an option. The only problem is tin is very light in weight comparison to lead. Also both of these are more costly than lead. So in the long run you will be paying more anyway. This whole thing with the lead ban is so ridiculous, but that is a topic for another thread. JMO

[Jigfishn10]

I believe tin and bismuth is an option. The only problem is tin is very light in weight comparison to lead. Also both of these are more costly than lead. So in the long run you will be paying more anyway. This whole thing with the lead ban is so ridiculous, but that is a topic for another thread. JMO

I did some research on this late last night and you're right Cadman. Basically what I came up with was that the bismuth/tin alloy was about approx. $16/lbs and if you try and make 3/8 oz jigs (probably 1/4 oz actual), your yield will be about 42 jigs in an ideal world making your cost a little better than $2.60/jig. Now you have to add the cost for the hook, skirt, trailer, paint and Kryptonite for line so you won't break off...LOL

I don't even know if this alloy will cast in the mold the same way.

Your right about the ban of lead topic as a new thread. I can see sinkers being ban, but this is getting a little over the top.

Thanks for your input.

[cadman]

I believe tin and bismuth is an option. The only problem is tin is very light in weight comparison to lead. Also both of these are more costly than lead. So in the long run you will be paying more anyway. This whole thing with the lead ban is so ridiculous, but that is a topic for another thread. JMO

I did some research on this late last night and you're right Cadman. Basically what I came up with was that the bismuth/tin alloy was about approx. $16/lbs and if you try and make 3/8 oz jigs (probably 1/4 oz actual), your yield will be about 42 jigs in an ideal world making your cost a little better than $2.60/jig. Now you have to add the cost for the hook, skirt, trailer, paint and Kryptonite for line so you won't break off...LOL

I don't even know if this alloy will cast in the mold the same way.

Your right about the ban of lead topic as a new thread. I can see sinkers being ban, but this is getting a little over the top.

Thanks for your input.

I totally agree with you about the lead ban. Bismuth and tin will pour nicely and may solve the led ban issue. However I have about 100 molds, and since I sell jigs, I am wondering how this will affect me cost wise. This will have a big impact on the industry and many little guys like me. Time will tell. Thank God I only rely on my lead making as a hobby and not a job.