Jig Man
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Thank you Curt. I knew you had a magic wand.
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Football Jig heads with panfish Patterned Skirts?
Jig Man replied to Dylan Hay's topic in Wire Baits
There is only one way to know for sure. Make up a few and give them a try. -
When I had a Lee pot I would get the lead hot then empty it. I cleaned it out then took steel wool and cleaned it as much as possible. Then I sprayed it with a good layer of WD40. I let is soak for a while then wiped it down, fired it back up, put lead in it and started over.
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The only way I know is to keep it full of lead.
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I cut a piece of aluminum flashing and epoxied it in. I heat both colors in separate containers, pour them into the divided cup .
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Mixing brands works fine. Just don’t put power baits and elaz tech baits in. Remember that mixing colors up may result in various shades of brown.
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I talked to Jackie at Shorty’s. She confirmed the L3052 hook so I have 4/0 and 5/0 on the way. Thanks Ted.
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Thanks but I want to buy from Shorty's 1000 ct.
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I have been using this hook for tubes for several years and am running low. I can't find that number any longer at Shorty's. Can someone give me the new number or a good cross over hook brand and number. Thanks in advance.
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A little solder on the inside of the tip of a Colorado blade can make a thump.
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Elaztec, Z Man, Strike King 3X...what Is This Stuff?
Jig Man replied to joelhains's topic in Soft Plastics
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Making a "HARDER" lead-head jig, drop shot sinker etc
Jig Man replied to kbonanny's topic in Wire Baits
Is bismuth harder than lead? When I looked it up it showed a lower melting point. Maybe cadman or smalljaw can tell us. -
Making a "HARDER" lead-head jig, drop shot sinker etc
Jig Man replied to kbonanny's topic in Wire Baits
I was given 70# of printers lead. I use it straight for harder lead or mix plumbers lead for a softer result. I have never used tin. -
I sealed some for a friend with Bondo fiberglass resin.
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I never could get the bright colors with it. Maybe I was doing something wrong.
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I buy mine at Cabela's
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I use coated Sevelon or Surflon 90#.
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Use less glue and the residue will not be there.
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I’ve never seen one for the whole bait. I just use a hot knife from Harbor Freight to weld the pieces together.
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I bought 50 from cadman several years ago. I leave mine in the jigs while painting and baking. It is easy to get the paint off them.
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I’d use some other kind of paint for the ones on hand, then switch the process.
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You can use a fiberglass resin like Bondo but be sure to cover the mold well with oil. I use it a lot in my silicone Arig mold.
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I just lay mine on the work bench pointing out away from me.
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Sometimes I lay the hook as close as I can then use a tooth pick to finish getting it into position.
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I would warm the mold, take a cotton swab and cooking oil and lube the tails, inject holding some pressure for a bit and see how it goes before I did any mold modifications. That is how I get my baby brush hog and twin tail grub molds to shoot.
