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I wrote p.o.p. (without the comas), and it came out plaster of paris? Is this an auto correct feature?

I think the white base coat makes the pink "pop" more. I only use one cup for my fluid bed, and that is white, everything else is tapped on.

Sorry, re read it and missed that! I am interested in these answers myself. After making mostly saltwater stuff for 9 years to sell, want to get into inline spinners for my own use.

I think you may be asking to general of a question. Are you looking for trout spinners, or Muskie? Makes a big difference.

I'm with you, tried the white, tossed it.

I have the super glow in white and green. I must be doing something wrong. Use a white base coat (fluid bed), but the difference is I use a brush to tap the glow on. Didn't think it lasted long at all. Use mine in the day time also.

Google tying a parachute jig. Several things came up for me. Here is one. http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/showthread.php/280216-Tying-parachutes-info-w-pics Hope this is of some help.

I'd like to get the adapter so I can use the cig lighter in the van to take it on the road with me. It would be nice to take it to the beach with me, catch/filet/vacuum seal fish and on ice it goes.

Yep, one of them. Watch craigslist and yard sales. One of them "must haves" that people use 3-4 times lol. You can pick up bags on e-bay a lot cheaper than the stores.

what would my Wifey say if she ever saw me use the food savor for JIGS lol.

Some stuff I WANT to forget, but can't lol. But you are so right.

And use good lead for the molds that need it. I have 2 molds that will only pour well with good lead. Thanks for posting your good results, may save someone some headaches.

And it smells good to! I would think lemon would work really well also. Ever fold the peel in half and shoot the juice at a flame?

Ain't that the truth!

I don't see the oxidation with good pure lead. I'm using rolled up sheets of lead right now that they use for roofing. Stuff shines for a long time. Really soft stuff.

And that is what its all about, fun.

Did you get a heavy hook or wire hook mold?

Mine leaks lol. If I have it full, it leaks, as it gets lower and there is less pressure, it slows down. I should call and get parts.

Here I thought 21 XDC meant he was 21 and like using ecstasy.

I use the brown paper lunch bags. Make sure you use a section with out the seam/double thickness. Caulk the bottom of the pvc pipe, sit it on the paper bag section some place flat/hard. Sit something on top of the pvc pipe to give it some pressure and let dry. Trim off the extra paper with a razor.

I think some of these replies are for the Lee pot. I didn't think RCBS had a number system, but went by temps at the dial. I run mine at 750 for 2oz. and below with good lead. 800 when doing above that. If you are melting wheel weights, some molds you may want to run hotter to get complete pours around the keeper pin and collar. That being said, I don't know what the real temp of the lead is. Hit it with a heat gun one time, but it would not read the shiny lead.

If you coat the jig and it looks really course, hold it over the heat gun while rotating and it will flux over to a smooth coat so you can tap on the others colors if doing multi color. If not, just hang it in the oven, it will smooth out.

One thing I see guys doing is pulling the thread to hard. You really don't need to pull hard, that will cause a lot of flare to the hair. This is really a big deal if you are using the really thick hair at the bottom of the tail. I get spools of nylon thread from "the thread exchange" on the net. Some have 20,000 feet of thread on them. I have heard of guys using their old braid line also. never tried that. There is also a flat thread sold online for fly tying. Never used it, but you may want to contact Barlows tackles site. He ventures on here sometimes, maybe he can tell you about the flat thread. Another issue is the type of collar on the jig. The bigger the "knob/bulb" on the end, the more your hair can flair. Those spro heads in my pic, the closer to the end I tie and pull, the more it will flare. Do to the fish I am making them for, (flounder) I don't want the full flare that jig can produce. Opinions vary of course, but that is how I sell them. The 3 and 4oz have 6/0, and the 2oz. a 5/0 hook. Now for the hair question. I get mine from a guy that buys/sells hides and fur. I get tails that people would kill for. Some have white hair 7" long. They are huge Pa. bucktails form the Lancaster/chester/burks county area. Up to this year, I paid $.90 a tail, washed and deboned. Air dried only, no salt, and I'll see a tad bit of fat still on them at times. Not an issue with me, I'll scrape the rest off for that price/size. They stay in the freezer til needed. Find someone that traps and see where they take their critters to. Go see if they deal with deer skins, and see what he can do for you. I started giving him a buck a tail last week, just because I don't want to loose him as a supplier. This guy can get the bone out and scrape it in a minute lol. If you can get tais bone in somewhere, (try a butcher shop that does deer) there are videos on the net to show you how to de bone and clean/wash/dry them. Buy a Whip finishing tool also to complete the knot when done tying. Don't need the tool, but that is the "standard" knot when done tying. Google whip finish knot and I'm sure there is a video that will show you how to do it by hand. Don't know if I gave you an opinion on all your questions, but let me know.

When they say it won't work, I'm thinking they mean the mold "holder/rack" ?

I like that it holds 25 pounds of lead.