madbass Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I'm new to this board and to lure making. I want to start making my own jig heads. Does anyone know where I can get a mold that has 1/8 and/or 3/16 oz. swim-jig (bullet) type head? The closest one I can find is the snootie jig by Do-it. Also, what is your opinion of the Lee production pot 4 (10 lb.)? If anyone has any used hardware for sale let me know, I want to keep my investment to a minimum since this is just for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi, That Lee is the only one I can recomend. Do you have a head you are happy with? Post a pic. if you do and we can be of more help. And welcome to TU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbass Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 If you are familiar with the Venom Super-do head, that is what I'm looking for except I want a fiber weed guard. Any bullet type or maybe arkie type head. Straight or 60 deg. line tie, long shank, 2/0 hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGMAKER Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I think this is the head that madbass wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Jigmaker? You got those, because a bigger image would help . But try looking at Model No. BAN-4-AY Weedless banana jig http://www.doitmolds.com/products/weedlessjigmolds_i.php?UID=2004103121511866.84.234.251 The hook is 90 the other way but that is a easy mod. Fibres or y's can both be used. If this indeed is what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGMAKER Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 That is the best picture I could find. I did a search to find what madbass wanted. I don't have the mold. I don't have much use for any thing with a weed guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbass Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 jigmaker, I dont see any picture of a jig.??? Richoc-the banana jig is ok, but it doesn't come in 1/8 oz. and I think I need a longer hook on it. Is there any way of customizing the 1/4 oz. bullut nose mold to be 1/8 oz.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbass Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I was just looking at Hilts website and I see they have a mold in a darter style head in 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 and 3/8 with 60 deg 3/0 mustad hook. Are Hilts molds good to work with? I think that is as close as I'm going to get.The model # is 1mdart-1.Any thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 3/16 will most likely only weight a 1/8oz depending on the lead and hook you use. 1/4 will weight less than a it should , you can make this lighter buy the Lead mixture you pour it with. A larger hook is not problem at all, most can go a size larger with out any change, and even larger with a little work that will not effect the cavity. New for 2004 banana jig -vmc hooks It has 1/8 oz. But you will need to add the weed gaurd to the mold. Most likely can be done. But I will need to see the mold in person to tell. Making a cavity smaller is next to impossable. Hilts were nice for the money........ I don't think I have paid more than $5 for one. They are not for volume work. They don't have much backing materail and tend to warp out while in use. I deal with this buy pouring 3 of each mold to keep them cool. At todays prices I would not buy a new one. They do have the copying mold and it would work to make them for a while. Madbass you are here in wisconsin correct? Renkie bros, here in milwaukee has the entire do-it line at times. You can come see them before buying. But you will need to call first to see if they have it on hand. Standard molds in stock are like $28.95. Newer ones are $38.95. Just picked one up last week. They also have most jigs already poured on hand so you can see exactly what it looks like before you buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbass Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Yeah, I talked to the guys at Reinke's today.They told me to check back, in a couple weeks they will be getting new molds in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Just came from there. They have the banana heavy hook, and it could be made to have a weed guard. It has the 1/8 oz. But best to see it before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
