Surflon Wire And Sevenstrand

[cadman]

Ok guys, I have a guy in MA, that is looking for non-lead jigs with Surflon wire in the head used as a weedguard. So I've been reading up and it looks like to me that Surflon wire and Sevenstrand are the same correct? I currently have coated Sevenstrand. Also some other questions for those of you who use this.

 

#1 Will the coating melt on the wire if the wire is put in a mold and then poured with lead?

#2 If the coating melts what do you guys use at the ends of the Sevenstrand (or Surflon) to keep the strands from unraveling?

#3 Finally what is the easiest way to put the Sevenstrand (or Surflon) in the weedguard hole and keep it there, so I can pour my heads. I was planning on looping the wire around the hook shank in the mold, and having two tag ends coming out of the jig head, making two wire weedguards.

 

Any help would be appreciated and Thanks in advance. Also non-lead, pours at a much lower temp, so that is a help as well.

Edited June 7, 2015 by cadman

[JSC]

Coated is the best all around (regardless of the name it may be called)

don't worry about melting.

With lead you do not have to put around hook, I make a slight bend end in the doubled end.

With coated you do not have to worry about "unwrapping "   .. With uncoated heat the ends and dip in powder paint.

 

When placing the wire in the weed guard cavity of say a poison tail   .. I slide a leader sleeve the right size to fit in the grove and the inside just large enough for the wire.

Have also used insulation off of wire and Skirt bands for this job  .. right size leader sleeve has been my choice.

 

I hope that helps you a little Ted. 

Edited June 7, 2015 by JSC

[Jig Man]

I use it a lot on my 1/8 PT and my tube heads.  I put duct tape across the wg slot and let it hold the wire in place.

[cadman]

Hey guys Thanks for the info.