akriverrat Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) tried it with some 1 ounce shad heads and man there is just no room. hard to get even heat, couple of the heads ended up having a nipple on the end of the nose where it got too hot and the powder ran. im gonna have to get something bigger for my saltwater jigs. Edited January 13, 2009 by Spike-A-Pike Rule 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Maybe you just had too much paint on them. That happens to me sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Maxwell Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I made some racks using metal electrical alligator clips placed on end into an aluminum block. Holds the jig hook so that any nipples flow toward the hook bend. Works very well on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 You might also want to check your heat settings against a thermometer. Toaster ovens are noted for being off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCD Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 You might also want to check your heat settings against a thermometer. Toaster ovens are noted for being off. A cheap oven thermometer from Wal-Mart ($4) helps a lot. Also, when selecting a toaster over, buy one with a high and low rack setting. I have an old oven with just one rack setting and it's too close to the element. I had to modify it. I've also started using Christmas tree ornament hanger wires to hang my jigs by the eye in the oven. One hook thru the eye of the jig and the other end over a rack rod. It works well. You just need to practice with your new oven and you'll get the hang of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akriverrat Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 i did all that already. modified the rack so it is mounted as high as it will go, got the thermometer. problem is my baits are just too big, most everything i pour is at least 4 inches long plus the paper clips i use to hang them turns it to 6 inches easy. the girlfriend dosent complain too much about the kitchen oven so ill keep running up and down the stairs from the kitchen to the garage for a while longer. i have a contractor buddy that will hook me up with a full size oven when one comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCD Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Him: What's for supper tonight hon? Her: Red and white 2 ounce jigs! Him: Mmmmmmm! my favorite!!! Edited January 16, 2009 by GCD i cant spell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
