Nightjack

Thanks for the info!

Anyone have any advise on thread to use for heavy jig tying? I am making 4,5,6 oz and maybe a 16oz jig for saltwater fishing. The 4,5,6 oz will be fished by snapping on wire line and intercepted by some toothy fish. I see braid is often used, but heard the cement coating doesn't adhere to it well. Not sure if that is accurate, new to this. Any other thread recommendations? Thanks

I'm going to try and modify this spire point mold in the next couple of days to fit the #3 long stainless eye at the spot where the hook normally comes out. I'll want to bury the eye into the mold as mentioned above. If I use a dremel tool, should I only take away material from one side of the mold to fit the eye? I'm thinking the same side as the line attachment eye? Will it be offset if I do this? I figured this would be an easier modification of the mold. I did notice on another thread someone mentioned placing a wire in a vise and squeezing to modify a mold, would this work here if I was to squeeze the mold on the eye? or stick with the dremel? Trying to avoid messing up the mold, so I figured I would ask first, Thanks John

I'll look into it thanks

I poured up some of the Spire Point Jigs. I just used the mold as is for now and stuck the hook inside. I was actually pretty happy with them considering it was my first time pouring. In addition I did a bunch of the Banana jigs I mentioned in the other thread and some bank sinkers. Really fun. In terms of these Spire Point Jigs, I'm now trying to identify the hair to use on them. I would like something similar to what is used on a parachute jig. Often times I have seen them tied on backward so the hairs open up. This may not be necessary because I primarily will troll these as oppose to "jigging" or snapping them. Either way can anyone point me towards an inexpensive product? I have been checking the sights, but not sure on what I'm actually looking for. I'm guessing the stuff used now a days is nylon? Any recommendations appreciated, Thanks John

The jig has been a real hot crazy up here in the northeast. Most of us are finding it out fishes the rig set up. We tip the jig w a crab and drop to the bottom then hold them still. Try to find holes in the rocks and hang on! Works great.

I see now they sell the stainless in a long version, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

I primarily use a 2oz jig. I think the mold has cavities for a 2 1/2 and 3oz also. I'll prob pour a few of those, but mainly want to use the 2oz. 5/0-7/0 should work out. Those hooks look pretty small in the mouth of an 8-10lb tog.

Anyone have any recommendations for a strong hook that will fit into the Do-it Banana jig mold without any modification to it? I believe it takes a 60 degree O'Shaughnessy. Looking for a nice strong hook with a real sharp point for tautog fishing. 7/0

Thanks for info from both posts. Limpnoodle, I see what your saying by burying that wire into the mold. Kasilofchrisn I have the #3 eyes and looked at that as an option but didn't think it would have the power to hold that much fish. I'll have to look into this modification. Follow up question, can this mold be poured from a bottom pour unit? Or is 16oz just too much lead. Better off with a ladel for faster pour?

Hello all, great site. Glad I found it, it's been very informative. I recently picked up a Spire Point Do-it Mold , 16oz. The way the jig works is that the hook eye is inside the mold when the lead is poured and becomes part of the jig. I would like the hook to swing freely at the end of the jig. I looked for some type of underspin and bought the only ones available that I have seen from Do-it, however, they are not the proper size. What's the best method to make one? I would imagine I should make some type of loop and get both ends that passed through the hook eye back into the mold? Will this be strong enough to stop a big fish? (or bottom snag ) Anyone know what size wire is recommended, or have a link to a product that is specific to this mold? If you haven't been able to tell, first timer. Just learning to pour my own lead weights and jigs. Super helpful info here, I read a lot of threads already and picked up a bunch of safety advice. Thanks, John

Thanks Rayburn Guy. I'll re-post over there, can the moderator delete this thread? Thanks

I recently picked up a spire point mold from do-it,16oz. The way the mold works is that the hook eye is inside the mold when the lead is poured and becomes part of the jig. Whats the best method to make a under spin for this mold so the hook swings freely? I don't see an underspin product that is sold for this mold specifically.... Anyone have experience with this mold and know the size wire that should be used? First time poster, great sight. Glad I found it, learning a lot already. Thanks in advance.