Big Splash Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Here are a couple of the new saltwater series jigs I have been working on. These were used to catch quick limits of Pacific Rockfish, Ling Cod and Black Sea Bass while fishing kelp beds near Prince Rupert B.C. The smaller one weighs 2 1/2 oz. and the larger one is 6 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Nice jigs. Did you make the mold and what size hooks are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 sweeet. i was gonna make a diamond jig type mold for next rockfish season out here. Get quick limits on the kayak and have a fish fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGMAKER Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Great looking jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavu Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Ya Splas, where did you get the molds? Real Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted September 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Thanks guys. The two part molds were made of plaster from another commercial lure. The originals had a thru-line system. I prefer an easy to tie on jig with a line tie. The hooks are size 2 and 2/0. I made up an 8 oz. model as well. I've had requests to do a much heavier one for a charter guy. He wants a jig that weighs about 14- 16 oz. for Halibut and snapper. I have the master carved out of wood, now I will make a mold from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted September 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 I've had a few questions about these jigs, and here is the answer to some: These jigs are full round ( same on both sides), poured in a two sided mold with a sprue hole. The plaster dosn't actually char...although you must be a bit carefull not to get it too hot. I pour with several molds at a time, allowing each to cool a bit before repouring. The mold for the smaller 2 1/2 oz jig has made about 100 jigs so far and is still going strong. The larger sizes - 6 & 10 oz. don't have such a long lifespan. I have glued plywood to the back side to keep them from cracking apart. This seems to work, as I've poured several dozen 6 oz. jigs in a mold modified with plywood. When the mold is made you must dry it completely - bake it at low temp for several hours, or allow at least two weeks in a dry location to cure the mold and release any extra moisture. Whenever you pour lead into plaster you should preheat the mold in the oven, to drive out moisture, or you will surely crack the mold and possibly spatter molten lead on the wife's new hardwood floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 how do you hold the 2 parts together? that was my problem with plaster is lack of speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted September 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Lack of speed is an understatement, especialy with the larger sizes. The lead takes at least 1 minute to harden in the well insulated plaster mold. I make several molds and work with them all at once, giving each a chance to harden and then cool a bit befor pouring another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 how the parts being held together though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 You can bend a piece of sheet metal into a 'u' shape, with the upper arms of the 'u' bent in at a angle. The spring in the metal will gently hold the mold together. If you search ebay for downrigger molds (supertackle - seller) you will see the example I used to get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
