wootonc Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I was wanting to see if anyone could tell me what is the best wire to use when making my own a-rigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I have tried several wires and found most of them don't keep their shapes. I have switched to the premade harness from Battlefield Wire Products Inc. They run about $2 per unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I have tried several wires and found most of them don't keep their shapes. I have switched to the premade harness from Battlefield Wire Products Inc. They run about $2 per unit. Jig man, where do you purchase their product. Did a google search and didn't come up with much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I go directly to the shop it is only a few miles from where I live. If you want, I can look up the phone number and report back this afternoon sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 That would be great, Jig Man. What mold do you use with their harness? Haven't purchased a mold yet to make these arigs but want to gear up for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silo1688 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) I was going to make my own A-rig so I did a search on youtube. Well some guy uses wire from those small survey flags that you can buy at Lowes/HD and then uses Bondo putty to form and make the head. I was then going to paint and clear coat with 2-part epoxy. Looks super easy and really cheap too! Do a seach and check out that video, it really helps to explain it. Take care. Hope this helps! --George Edited April 17, 2014 by SigEp George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've made a lot of a rigs and have used the premade harnesses also but I prefer 325 lb or225 lb stainless wire that you can order from all the usual places I believe the 325lb wire is.041 but it's been awhile . When you use this wire you are not limited on the mold you use you can just about make it fit any mold . I use my spinnerbait mold or the do it a rig mold and I also have the boss mold but I do prefer boss harnesses for their molds although you can also use the wire for their molds also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog1660 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 You might also consider using a 2 part product called Quick Seel for the head of the A-rig, this works really well and is very strong. I have several rigs made with this and they are bullet proof, it really is just like steel and very easy to shape without the weight of lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
