Jurgo68 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Looking at getting into jig making a little more than just pouring in a do-it mold. Have looked into the costs of getting set up with companies that specialize in spincasting and have started to design a couple different jig heads. That is where I get to my first speedbump. Has anyone ever contacted a hook manufacturer about modifying a hook that they currently make? I am not looking to reinvent the wheel, only tweak a hook that I like into something slightly different that I would like more. I am interested into what it would cost to get a hook specially made, how many hooks would you have to order to get a custom run, etc... If any of you have worked with a hook manufacturer and had a hook specially made for you, any help would be appriciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Looking at getting into jig making a little more than just pouring in a do-it mold. Have looked into the costs of getting set up with companies that specialize in spincasting and have started to design a couple different jig heads. That is where I get to my first speedbump. Has anyone ever contacted a hook manufacturer about modifying a hook that they currently make? I am not looking to reinvent the wheel, only tweak a hook that I like into something slightly different that I would like more. I am interested into what it would cost to get a hook specially made, how many hooks would you have to order to get a custom run, etc... If any of you have worked with a hook manufacturer and had a hook specially made for you, any help would be appriciated. Generally speaking and this is just a ball park figure. Setup cost for changing the hook 1 to 3 thousand dollars with a minnimum of 500 thousand hooks per set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Your question has two parts that I have heard from hook manufacturers: 1. .... Has anyone ever contacted a hook manufacturer about modifying a hook that they currently make? I am not looking to reinvent the wheel, only tweak a hook that I like into something slightly different that I would like more. 2. I am interested into what it would cost to get a hook specially made, how many hooks would you have to order to get a custom run, etc... If any of you have worked with a hook manufacturer and had a hook specially made for you, any help would be appriciated. Part 1, to modify a hook they currently make, or a hook someone else currently makes, they said it takes their legal review of 6 to 18 months for approval, if at all. Part 2, after legal approval, tooling and set-up expense ran $3-5,000 one time expense, plus with 100,000 pieces(hooks) per size per order. After part 1 and 2, I never got any made so I can't help you there. If you or anyone else know of anyone making fish hooks in small quantities, please post here. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caster Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) I have had several hooks made and depending on the hook company it ranges from 50,000 peices to 100,000. Make sure that you have what you know will sell or you will have wasted alot of money, Caster Edited October 10, 2010 by caster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
