floridanative Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I was wondering what hooks other than eagle claw 410-413s could be used on the sparkie jig mold. I would prefer Gamakatsu or Owner in black nickel. These jigs are going to be used in saltwater so I want the toughest hook I can get in there. I was trying to find a place to buy the G294s but it seems the exact hook that I need is impossible to get. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 What size(s)? Most 60* heavy wire jig hooks choices are listed here: Heavy duty jig hooks with a 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridanative Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Trust me Barlows was the first place I looked other than Captain Hooks Warehouse. Do you think it would be difficult to modify the mold to fit the Gammy 60* flateye? I haven't ordered the mold yet so I haven't seen it to determine for myself and I don't want to order it if I can't get the hooks I'm looking for. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Haven't turned my eyes yet, but IMO a small edge cut abrasive wheel if such a thing exists would make for a relatively uncomplicated mod with a Dremel. If you're considering the G flateye due to a lack of size diversity in the G 291 & 2034, the V 7161BN is available full range down to #6. Contact VMC directly for samples if interested - I'm not aware of any retail sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridanative Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Now thats what I call a useful suggestion. I saw the 7161 on the Barlows website but they only sell the bronze finish. Thanks for the help, I'm going to do like you said and get a sample. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 The VMCs are the only(?) choice for a black nickel finish heavy 60* hook in sizes #6 thru #1 and fortunately the quality is superb, IMO. I don't know why the Barlows bronze 7161s are so pricey, VMC quoted 7161 BNs starting at $75 or so per thou. I don't think 7161 BN is inventoried in the USA because I had to wait a coupla months for the #6 & #4 I ordered thru Shorty's. Pic of 1/16 #6 and 1/8 #4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridanative Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Those look really nice. I emailed Shorty's yesterday about the 7161's in 1/0 - 4/0. I hope I don't have to wait as long as you did to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 If you'd answered my very first question "what size(s)?" I could have mentioned that Hagen's might have those sizes inventoried at about the same price as Shorty's. Hagen's Fishing Tackle | Lure Manufacturer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
