KyHillbilly Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 :?I am a small time jig maker, and I am always looking for a way to save some money. I need help finding cheap weed guards, or materal to make my own. Can anyone help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Check your Messages I sent you one Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 KY You can also use 50 or 60 lb clear mono line and glue them in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Fishing Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Being a fellow Kentuckian I'll see if I can help you. I used fiber weed guards for a long time until I decided I liked the wire guards better and wanted to try something new. I did a little searching on here and found a good replacement wire. I used Surflon coated leader wire in 90# test. Cut a piece about three inches long and bend it in half. I insert it in the weedguard slot with a skirt collar aropund it to keep the lead from flowing out. Works great and if you powder paint the wire will stiffen up a bit when you bake the paint that is on the wire. Makes a good clean wire guard that works well. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyHillbilly Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks for all of the replies! But I am interrested about the FG-30's. That's what my molds require and they sell better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) Do-It has them for $74 per/1000. If you can use more than that, maybe they will cut you a little slack. They did for me a few years ago on some drop swivels. H2Fishing do you have any pics of your method. I use Surflon sometimes but glue it in after painting. Edited October 16, 2009 by Jig Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Hey KyHillbilly, I have some FG-30's for $40/1000 or $5/100 If you are interested let me know what length and color and I will see if I have some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
