D.I.Y Jigheads

[rayke1938]

I have the following moulds, plenty of lead but no hooks .

Would anyone be interested in a DIY day making up some jig heads?

do it mould 1/4 and 1/8th barb says use 1/0 1 or 2 aberdeen hooks eagle claw style 570 or 575,370 or 373 2/0 may be used in 1/4 oz sizes. Makes 4 or each at a time.

Amet brand makes 1/2 3/8 and 1/4. Makes 2 of each havent a clue what hooks to use.

C palmer ball jig mold 1/16 1/8 1/4 3/8 ozs makes one of each says hook style 570 size 1.2. 3.

Hilts mold pony tail mold use 10- 12 barrel swivel 5/16 630 2/0 or 32760 2/0 to 4/0, 1/4 630 1/0 or 32760 1/0 to 2/0, 3/16 630 1 or 32760 1 to 1/0. 1/8 630 - 4 32760 4-1 makes one of each.

Hilts mold makes 6 1/4 oz with barb at a time use 575 1/0 to 2/0 or 32760 1/0 opr 2/0.

Unknown brand makes 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz bean shaped two at a time unknown hooks.This one is pretty rough looks like it needs some work to get it to close properly.

Palmer brand makes 1/8, 3/16 and 1/4 round ones no idea what hooks.

Anyone interested in having a session one weekend. Where is the best place to get hooks from?

Can post photos if that will help.

Cheers

Ray

[chubbstar]

What a great idea Ray. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread to see how you go with it. Very interesting indeed. As for what type of hooks, I've got no idea:huh: Very sharp buggers for a start;)

Good luck with them mate.

Jayson

[chubbstar]

Sorry for the double post, But this thread has me by the gonadds:P

I found this Ray, may help and it may not. I'll keep looking and adding links as I go. Thats if you dont mind?

/>http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=446222

Hook types http://www.barlowstackle.com/regular-jig-hooks.html

Jayson

[faulked]

ill turn up where ever it is i have too much lead and a couple of sinker moulds and a hot plate bottle etc

[rayke1938]

Thanks Jayson.

Cheers

Ray

[nuckle]

hey u mind me asking how much the jighead moulds cost?

[kriso]

i think i would be difenatley worth using higher quality hooks like owners or gamkatsu's while a bit more expensive i havent looked back since using them.

[kriso]

just looked into it, gamakatsu do a range, jig-60 means eye bent at 60 degrees and jig-90 with head bent at 90degress. are available in bulk packs with heaps of sizes.

[rayke1938]

nuckle wrote:

hey u mind me asking how much the jighead moulds cost?

Picked them up on ebay from usa cost between $12 and $25 including postage.

Cheers

Ray

[nuckle]

sweet

[aussie9]

G'day Ray

Browse around this site

www.jannsnetcraft.com

U.S. site and I have been dealing with them for a while.

Very fast delivery and reeasonable postage. 6 days from order date to delivery here.

The have tips and procedures for casting jig-heads, sinkers etc and all the fixins to do so.

I have one of their lead melters on order as I write. 110 volts but I have a transformer from 240v from Dick Smiths.

Have a look at the gear for moulding soft plastics. I havent heard of anyone doing it in Aus yet. Looks pretty simple.

Get them to send you a catalogue. Handy stuff in there.

Have fun

Aussie

[fishyman]

ill be there,

i have a fare bit of lead id be willign to sacrifice. i have a packet of mustad aberdeen hooks aswell but i agree with kriso, id lean towards using gamakatsu or owner. Those Matzuo hooks in the link chubbster posted are good for light fishing, very very sharp.

But with the weights of your molds id be assuming for use on reefs etc chasing snapper in which case youd want a pretty stout hook.

Good idea mate

[faulked]

does any one have a very large cruicable to melt in as i have some big blocks to melt down about 28cm square and 6cm thick probably 30/40kg

[Feral]

Faulked, camp ovens are the go for stuff that big, just saw it up a bit with a hacksaw first.

[tacklebox]

Have you tried these out yet Ray?

[reelchippy]

Ray what type you got and where on ebay

i am looking at buying jighead moulds myself by just try to get my head around it.Want would you guys say to buy different moulds so we can get a good range and if anyone else is thinking of buy we could get a big save on post

[rayke1938]

The ones I have are listed on first post. I got them from usa ebay as there are very few listed on australian ebay and they go for more than new price.The doit brand appear to be better quality.

Cheers

Ray