brucestacklebox Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Im pouring a jig where the hook is straight, there is no bend on the top of the hook. I pour the lead in the mould and everything go's as planned BUT because the hook is perfectly striaght within the lead head, it spins. I shouldn't be able to spin the hook within the lead head, it should be solid. any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Would kind of help to know what mold your pouring. and what hook your using. Every mold has grooves cut for placing hooks and a slot for the eyelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucestacklebox Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Its called a ripping jig mold. The hook fits perfectly in place, its just loose enough that i can spin it within the lead head. The ones I normally make are regular jigs and the bend in the top of the hook prevents the hook from spinning or moving at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucestacklebox Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Im using a 2/0 eagle claw jig hook but i straighten the hook so the eye is at the top of the jig instead of the side. thats why its called the riipen jig, its a big hit around here. Edited November 9, 2011 by brucestacklebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucestacklebox Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) The mold is a custom mold my friend made for this specific jig. Shouldn't the lead just hold the hook in place? Edited November 9, 2011 by brucestacklebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishAction Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Straight shank with a slick finish will not be solid. Been there done that with standard Aberdeen hooks to create a swimming jig. Two fixes -- remove the finish and leave a rough surface shank for the lead to grip or use Mustad 33903 popping bug hooks. They have a small kink in the shank and they work perfect in barbed or collar jigheads since the shank grips the kink and creates a solid hook. Mustad 33903 hooks have longer shanks than Aberdeen jig hooks plus they do not have the round Aberdeen bend. Been building small ones this way for a while. Great way to swim small plastics. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Bruce, FishAction is correct. You can not get the lead to hold in place tightly on a straight shank hook unless there is some kink or bend in the hook shank. That is why you see all the jigs that are poured are poured with the lead being poured where the hook eye shaft bends into the hook shank. If it's an aberdeen hook you can put a little kink in there, as those hooks are meant to be bent out when they get stuck on a log. If you powder paint the area on both sides of the lead where it meets the hook shank it will tightn it some, but it is not the correct solution to your problem. Try to find a longer aberdeen hook and put a kink in there somewhere where the lead will fill over it. If you are not using an aberdeen hook then there really is no solution to this except modifying the mold or having a new mold made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucestacklebox Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks so much guys, you guys really helped. I'm going to try putting a kink in the hook tomorrow and I'll let you know how it goes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Will this Hook work ? Gamakatsu 474 Swim Jig Hooks Sizes 2/0-4/0 Round bend, kink shank with black finish. Gamakatsu premium hook specially designed for the Do-It Yamamoto Swim Jig mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucestacklebox Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I figured it had to be something to do with the hook not having a bend in it, the jigs I normally pour all have bends in them. This mould is custom made and new to me and I`ve never poured over a straight shank hook. One of the stores I supply custom lures and jigs to sells a tonne of the ripper jigs and asked me to start making them for him . I thought I`d give it a go. Thanks sooooooo much guys, I can always rely on the people on this website for advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucestacklebox Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 That hook in the picture, thats what I`m going to try but maybe a little more of a kink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishAction Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Can you post a pic of this ripper jig? Thanks Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
