Kits

[ImWired2]

Is there one to get a newbie started in Jig molding? I have gotten about 200 lbs of lead from a gentleman when he passed on to take to scrapp (couldn't do it) the lead is from an auto body shop and was used to repair dings. My son and I are starting to make our own lures now in the winter so this is one that we thought we would try.

Thanks in advance.

ImWired2

[JRammit]

What kind of jigs?

Heres one similar to the kit i picked up at Cabelas

http://lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Kits/Roundhead-Jig-Mold-Starter-Kit.html

I didnt like the paint, so i ordered some jars of powder coat... But the melting pot and laddle are handy on a budget

[ImWired2]

I watched a video last night after posting so I can see if there is anything I might miss if I ordered separetly. I am going to make my own hair jigs to start with and possibly move on from there.

Thanks for the reply as I may have to look at that the next time Im in Cabelas.

[smalljaw]

My suggestion would be to get a LEE bottom pour pot, specifically the production pot IV, it is easier to learn to pour first with the bottom pour than it is with a ladle. Then get a jig mold that you want to tie on and watch some videos on tying, there are a ton out there, I even have a few under my name as I tie a lot of hair jigs. The most important part is safety, but I'm assuming you have an area with good ventilation to start. Good luck starting your new hobby, before you know it you'll have more molds than you can count because it is fun and if you have winter with hard water, it really helps with cabin fever.

[canuck]

In case your not aware.

We are lucky to have a supplier right here in hepworth ont.

Real Pro Sportfishing

Check out their on line catalogue at Luremaking.com  They have do it molds, laddles, pots etc and a great selection of stuff for the lure builder.

Hope this helps cheers -  Canuck

[LimpNoodle]

As in most hobbies "kits" are a waste of money.

 

1.  Figure out what jigs/molds/sinkers you use and need.  Purchase those molds and supplies.

 

2.  I'd NOT buy a Lee pot.  Had multiple problems with the last three I purchased.  A RCBS Pro Melt, while expensive, solves a lot of problems.

 

Here's a couple of pictures of my fluid bed bases.  They only require two pieces of PVC.

 

 

[smalljaw]

I could not disagree more with Limp Noodle, a LEE pot will work fine for a winter time hobby, my newest LEE pot has been pouring 4 time a week for the last 8 years with no problems, the one before it I ruined with zinc contaminated wheel weights otherwise it would be still going strong. Yes, an RCBS pro melt is the best, and if you like making jigs and decide you want a better furnace, then by all means, if you can afford it, get it but it is a big expense for someone who hasn't poured anything yet and doesn't even know how they will like it. I apologize for the rant but I believe that advise to be overkill for what the person is going to do, and that is get started in a hobby they don't know if they like or not, stick with a LEE production pot IV and you'll be fine.

[jonister]

I have a Lee pot and i have to say i love it and would definatley reccomend it. We pour sinkers sometimes up to 10 or 12 ounces and it works great! Now with what limp noodle said, there will always be Lemons in anything you buy and sometimes you get a bad run of things. If you only pour here and there in small quantities like me, no matter what you get, it will be cheaper and easier to get something small. especially if your just starting out. 

[JRammit]

LimpNoodle makes a good point about buying kits... You usually end up paying for something youll never use (like the paint)

Good idea to buy what you need seperately... But you will need alot of things... The less you spend on the pot, the more you have to spend on the rest

I didnt pour alot of lead at first, so the metal pot on the stove with the laddle worked for me

I plan to be pouring more in the near future, so a melting pot may be next on my list.... Lee is what i was looking at

[ImWired2]

Thanks everyone as I have decided to buy separate and get what I need to get started. Now to decide on make of hooks.

[smalljaw]

Hooks will be easy when you decide on the mold you are going to get. The reason being is not all manufacturers make hooks that work in every mold, a good example would be the molds that use 30 degree hooks, the only way to get a Gamakatsu or Owner hook is to buy the worm hooks they have with the screw locks on them and then take the screw lock off because neither of those make a jig hook for a 30 degree mold. If you want to know what hooks work in what molds all you have to do is ask here or go to Barlows Tackle, they have a list of alternative hooks for most of the molds and if the hook isn't listed all you have to do is email them and they will let you know if a certain hook will fit a certain mold. I'm pretty sure you know this but I figured you worded the question that you may not understand that you can't always just choose a certain brand, you have to see what is available for each mold you get. I'll also give you this one word of advice, don't discount Eagle Claw BP hooks, any Eagle Claw that has BP behind the model number is a good hook, Eagle Claw has gotten a bad rap over the years as most are only familiar with the bronze hooks, the BP stands for black platinum which is a black nickel finish and the hooks they designate with that are very sharp and strong, so forget what you may have heard, it ia vague generalization from years long past.