VersatileFuturian Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 What size figure 8 do you use? I use the one with both ends open. Put the hook on one end and close it. Mold the head with the other end open to put the blade on later. http://www.barlowstackle.com/Connector-Links-P835.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I use the one with both ends open. Put the hook on one end and close it. Mold the head with the other end open to put the blade on later. http://www.barlowstackle.com/Connector-Links-P835.aspx I use that same Figure 8 link, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Glad I could help. Over the years, I have learned so much tackle crafting technique here that would have taken a lifetime of trial and error to figure out. I am grateful that so many share their knowledge, tips and techniques so freely. It's nice to be able to give back from time to time. It's what makes TU such a good forum IMO. X2!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Apdriver, What brand of foil tape do you use? Do you get it from Home Depot? Not sure why mine is leaving such a sticky residue. Thanks Sorry it took me awhile to get back to this. Here's a pic of what I have. I also inspected about twenty jigs I made in advance and haven't put together yet and there is no residue after I baked these to set the powder paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invertedn04 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) what spinnerbait hook is being used in the poison tail head? Edited November 10, 2015 by invertedn04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I use that same Figure 8 link, too. Do you sell any of those open eye jig heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Do you sell any of those open eye jig heads? Nope. I make them for myself and my tournament partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 So might be a dumb question, but if you can open up the eye of the hook, any vertical eye jig would basically work. If not a vertical eye, then need to use a ring. I have a Trokar arky. Trokar swimming, poison tail and a few other molds. Which would be the best for a chatterbait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 The best one I have found is the Sparky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 So might be a dumb question, but if you can open up the eye of the hook, any vertical eye jig would basically work. If not a vertical eye, then need to use a ring. I have a Trokar arky. Trokar swimming, poison tail and a few other molds. Which would be the best for a chatterbait. I've caught a lot of fish on the Arkie made into a bladed jig. You can't go wrong with it. I'd say it would be personal preference. Just remember to bend your blade BEFORE you put it on your jig and close the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaarneson Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Here is one I have finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaarneson Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 And a couple of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 These all look amazing !!!!!! another dumb question, but why use the figure 8 instead of just put the blade right on the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 These all look amazing !!!!!! another dumb question, but why use the figure 8 instead of just put the blade right on the hook.This has been discussed here and what was said is Z man has a patent on how the blade attaches directly to hook. So to sell their baits, guys attach it in different ways. Some prefer using a cross eye hook and a split ring. Smalljaw told me he gets better action with them like this. Also the hooks are difficult, somewhat, to open and you'll break some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Gotcha !!! Thanks ! . Im not making to sell so I might try both ways. I'm going to play around with a few different jig styles and see which one works best for me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 These all look amazing !!!!!! another dumb question, but why use the figure 8 instead of just put the blade right on the hook. With the Figure 8 link, you use a straight shaft spinnerbait hook and attach the figure 8 link to the eye of the hook. Then, the other end of the figure 8 link becomes the eye to which the blade is attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 The best one I have found is the Sparky. I agree. I use a Sparkie mold for mine. I have made some with an Arkie mold and they vibrate fine and catch fish. But, the one thing they do not do, which I think is crucial, is that the bottom corners of the blade does not bang on the jighead. I can only get that action with the Sparkie style mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 The most successful vibrating baits I've used have either an arkie head, or a football head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 what spinnerbait hook is being used in the poison tail head? Any Spinnerbait Hook used with a Figure 8 Link VMC 7250BN Spinnerbait Hook 3/0 Mustad Short Shank 4/0 Gamakatsu Round Bend Worm Hook 4/0 Straight Shank Flipping hooks With the Figure 8 Link some hooks make the bait too long. ( hook point too far back) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Would trailer hooks work? They are short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Mendez Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 ]I contacted Dink Master on how to make vibrating jig using the 8 link, everything worked great!. Thanks for posting your knowledge, it helped me make vibrating jigs. I used Do it ultra minnow spinnerbait mold into a vibrating jig mold. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token12 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 What size figure 8 links would you guys suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 What size figure 8 links would you guys suggest? http://lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Misc-Hardware/Figure-8-Links.html Medium(01) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Would trailer hooks work? They are short. Yes - But I like Black Nickel Finish hooks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I use a 4/0 Mustad long shank spinnerbait hook. It's the exact same size as the hook used on the original RAD baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
