JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 Hey, I’ve only really ever used the 1/4 and 3/8 oz cavities on my poison tail mold. I’m always trying different things and seen it says an F-12 fiber weed guard for the 1/8oz.?? I looked at “an online store” seen they have f12’s but then it has another selection drop box that say 0.018 or 0.024”.?? What is the difference? I’m just trying to figure out which one would go with the 1/8 oz poison tail if I wanted to try it??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 .018 has more fibers and softer than .024 stiffer and fewer fibers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 6 minutes ago, 21xdc said: .018 has more fibers and softer than .024 stiffer and fewer fibers. Have you used either? Which do you prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 I use the .024 but have used the .018. There ain't a lot of them but they work fine for me. I thought I would like that little jig but I really prefer the 1/4 ounce for a small jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 10 minutes ago, basscatlildave said: I use the .024 but have used the .018. There ain't a lot of them but they work fine for me. I thought I would like that little jig but I really prefer the 1/4 ounce for a small jig. Yeah. That’s what is was curious about. I like the 1/4. I just wondered what kind of movement I’d get out of the 1/8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 I like the .018. Reason being (just my opinion)the bass doesn't have to chomp down as hard on the jig, and the softer weedguard will depress easier to reveal the hook point quicker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 1 minute ago, cadman said: I like the .018. Reason being (just my opinion)the bass doesn't have to chomp down as hard on the jig, and the softer weedguard will depress easier to reveal the hook point quicker. Thanks everyone. Good information. That’s what I was asking for your opinions from those who have tried them. Always good information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, JayC37jigs said: Yeah. That’s what is was curious about. I like the 1/4. I just wondered what kind of movement I’d get out of the 1/8. 1 hour ago, cadman said: I like the .018. Reason being (just my opinion)the bass doesn't have to chomp down as hard on the jig, and the softer weedguard will depress easier to reveal the hook point quicker. 1 hour ago, cadman said: I like the .018. Reason being (just my opinion)the bass doesn't have to chomp down as hard on the jig, and the softer weedguard will depress easier to reveal the hook point quicker. 1 hour ago, cadman said: I like the .018. Reason being (just my opinion)the bass doesn't have to chomp down as hard on the jig, and the softer weedguard will depress easier to reveal the hook point quicker. Thanks everyone. Good information. That’s what I was asking for your opinions from those who have tried them. Always good information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 Ok.. then what are you guys using for a base pin??? Or to put in the mold in place for the weed guard hole??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, cadman said: I like the .018. Reason being (just my opinion)the bass doesn't have to chomp down as hard on the jig, and the softer weedguard will depress easier to reveal the hook point quicker. Ok.. then what are you guys using for a base pin??? Or to put in the mold in place for the weed guard hole??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, basscatlildave said: I use the .024 but have used the .018. There ain't a lot of them but they work fine for me. I thought I would like that little jig but I really prefer the 1/4 ounce for a small jig. Ok.. then what are you guys using for a base pin??? Or to put in the mold in place for the weed guard hole??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 2 hours ago, 21xdc said: .018 has more fibers and softer than .024 stiffer and fewer fibers. Ok.. then what are you guys using for a base pin??? Or to put in the mold in place for the weed guard hole??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 I use 1/16 in Teflon that I bought on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 2 minutes ago, 21xdc said: I use 1/16 in Teflon that I bought on Amazon. Awesome! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 There are several ways to do your weedguards for all the jigs that take an 1/8" pin, I would suggest using teflon pins like mentioned. For the jigs that have a smaller weedguard hole, you can use smaller diameter teflon pins if you can find them. Now if you want to use a jig that has a 1/8 " pin and you want to put in less weedguard strands, then you can use a reducer. Please contact me via PM and I can explain this easier. I do not like heavy weedguard strands(personal preference) so all of my jigs have 15 (.018) strands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 5 minutes ago, JayC37jigs said: Awesome! Thanks You have a PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 I use a high temp silicone hose for reducing 1/8 to 1/16... https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-JoyTube-Silicone-Brewing-Winemaking/dp/B08RYF8K5M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CVGMX626ICTR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B1Ob7R6vwb6Ojmh9rr6WmxLMqnXPqTLAotjQJDKjjz7JqAdE9hsnGMP_A1smlvmKoHI7sm6mgJ4LymHqcHMW4wTBFCbciQb_WZWj-s2Ozwyk7KssOKVfhd6gRE6xRA6yPi_pDWmyHHVqDIoq07tifIviGiktGmfCCZrx2_sMoRADjwukN3hWyzfuBLCv4uem4zQsTeA_BKpi7dz8clQJe49UTUYaM2lbogMymEFp_dU.xvOgeTT15l_bB4nwXSpdtA9OmIOyZO0k4bWQMCsk3EU&dib_tag=se&keywords=1%2F16%2Bhigh%2Btemp%2Bsilicone%2Btube&qid=1722469167&sprefix=1%2F16%2Bhigh%2Btemp%2Bsilicone%2Btube%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/USA-Sealing-Teflon-PTFE-Tubing/dp/B0853CVFFL?pd_rd_w=CnhCW&content-id=amzn1.sym.7d8251a9-42fe-402a-a341-0f37d967c460&pf_rd_p=7d8251a9-42fe-402a-a341-0f37d967c460&pf_rd_r=J0CTNGPV2B93T0PWWYHE&pd_rd_wg=gPK9v&pd_rd_r=97fdc1b1-4e07-484d-8bfc-8b2364116f3d&pd_rd_i=B0853CVFFL&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_d_sccl_2_5_t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 I use this when pouring weed guard into the lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 I use a 5/64 drill bit because thats what I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted August 1 Author Report Share Posted August 1 12 hours ago, 21xdc said: I use a high temp silicone hose for reducing 1/8 to 1/16... https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-JoyTube-Silicone-Brewing-Winemaking/dp/B08RYF8K5M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CVGMX626ICTR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B1Ob7R6vwb6Ojmh9rr6WmxLMqnXPqTLAotjQJDKjjz7JqAdE9hsnGMP_A1smlvmKoHI7sm6mgJ4LymHqcHMW4wTBFCbciQb_WZWj-s2Ozwyk7KssOKVfhd6gRE6xRA6yPi_pDWmyHHVqDIoq07tifIviGiktGmfCCZrx2_sMoRADjwukN3hWyzfuBLCv4uem4zQsTeA_BKpi7dz8clQJe49UTUYaM2lbogMymEFp_dU.xvOgeTT15l_bB4nwXSpdtA9OmIOyZO0k4bWQMCsk3EU&dib_tag=se&keywords=1%2F16%2Bhigh%2Btemp%2Bsilicone%2Btube&qid=1722469167&sprefix=1%2F16%2Bhigh%2Btemp%2Bsilicone%2Btube%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/USA-Sealing-Teflon-PTFE-Tubing/dp/B0853CVFFL?pd_rd_w=CnhCW&content-id=amzn1.sym.7d8251a9-42fe-402a-a341-0f37d967c460&pf_rd_p=7d8251a9-42fe-402a-a341-0f37d967c460&pf_rd_r=J0CTNGPV2B93T0PWWYHE&pd_rd_wg=gPK9v&pd_rd_r=97fdc1b1-4e07-484d-8bfc-8b2364116f3d&pd_rd_i=B0853CVFFL&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_d_sccl_2_5_t Wouldn’t it be 1/16” O.D. Tubing for the 1/8oz jig weed guard pin? Or am I thinking wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted August 1 Author Report Share Posted August 1 13 minutes ago, basscatlildave said: I use a 5/64 drill bit because thats what I had. If it works it works! Thanks for the info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) Go here - PTFE Wire Contenti 179-020-039-GRP | Contenti - Order the 5/64" diameter wire and make your own pins. I've been using this stuff for a few years and it works perfect! BTW, the 5/64" is 0.078" for the PTFE wire. Edited August 2 by smalljaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted August 2 Author Report Share Posted August 2 9 hours ago, smalljaw said: Go here - PTFE Wire Contenti 179-020-039-GRP | Contenti - Order the 5/64" diameter wire and make your own pins. I've been using this stuff for a few years and it works perfect! BTW, the 5/64" is 0.078" for the PTFE wire. Curious with that website if you have to buy a certain amount and how shipping is. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 www.Kayserlure.com They specialize in custom fiber guards. They can make any size fiber guard you want. I currently use 9, 11, 15,18 fibers in .018 fiber material Green pumpkin Black Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 Bot have 9 fiber weed guards .018 Green pumpkin Made by kayser lure Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
