WidowMaker Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 I need to start pouring some 3/4 oz. tube jigs with HEAVY HOOKS. They will be primarily used for striper fishing. I am looking at the following two Do It Brand molds: The Do It TUBE-G Tube Jig. The 3/4 oz cavity in this mold calls for a #4/0 hook in the 570 hook style. Will this molds 3/4 oz cavity accept the #630 hook style? If so what sizes will it accept? The Do It JIS-5-A Pop Eye Jig. The 3/4 oz cavity calls for a #5/0 hook and the 1 oz cavity calls for a #6/0 hook. This mold specifies the 630 hook style. Will the Pop Eye Jig work as a tube jig? The mass of this jig appears to be distributed in such an elongated manner that it could possibly work as a tube jig. Provided they are larger diameter tubes. Does anyone have any samples of the 3/4 oz and 1 oz popeye Jig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickerel Pete Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 WidowMaker: I can send you 3/4 and 1oz. Popeye with 5/0 #630 Seagaurd Hooks if you want to try them. I have used them in smaller sizes with tubes. Send me your address and I will send these sizes. btackle@cycor.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Check your pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 Come on guys, im in a bind here......does anyone know if the POP EYE JIG will work. I called Do-It and the person in the office couldnt tell me anything. The only way i have of knowing is if i order the mold and i dont want to end up with a mold ill not use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmaster Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 I would think that it would work. I do not have the mold, but looking at it tells me that it probably would do the job. Not sure why do-it would not produce a tapered tube mold up to 3/4 oz.....seems like there is a market for tapered heads that heavy. I do have the egg mold that was mentioned earlier........that would do the trick, too. It is more elliptical than the popeye appears to be........not sure how that would affect the fall of the tube. Just my .02 jigmaster www.daimonlures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 the popeye might work. The big deal is the diameter of the inside of the tube you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickerel Pete Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 WidowMaker: Got some on the way. Sorry the mail is so slow this time of year. You should have them shortly. I have used 1/4 & 3/8 oz. in tubes before but a tight fit on some tubes. Garry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Im considering a tube bait with a fairly large inner body cavity. I have used the Lucky Strike G-4 Tubes with the 3/8 oz Do -It Style TC Tube Jig which makes for a pretty tight fit. While we are at it will the Do-It Model Tube-G accept the Eagle Claw #630 hooks? What is the largest size #630 hook the 3/4 oz cavity will accomodate? Thanks for your help Pickerel Pete.....its much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
