making jigs

[Izzy E.]

I was wondering if anyone knew where I would be able to order material so I could start making my own jigs for personel use

[javelin225ho]

what kinda jigs are you gonna make?  Flippin' jigs or Hair jigs?

[Izzy E.]

flip'n

[blake711]

Here is a thread that's very similar in the tackle box that is only a couple weeks old.  Looks like most folks say its cheaper to buy jigs or at least unpainted unfinished jigs.  http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=54275.0

This thread will probably end up being moved there.

Blake

[javelin225ho]

Here is a thread that's very similar in the tackle box that is only a couple weeks old.  Looks like most folks say its cheaper to buy jigs or at least unpainted unfinished jigs.  http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=54275.0

This thread will probably end up being moved there.

Blake

Damn Blake, you are reading my mind!

[javelin225ho]

Izzy, check out the Sticky thread about supplies.........you should find some good info there.

[Izzy E.]

thanks

[Hawgwild]

Izzy I fish jigs a bunch and do make my own also....I don't pour my jig heads but do like the arky style jigs from Janns Netcraft...I buy the unpainted ones and powder coat them ..I use 1/4 oz jigs mostly and their jig has a 4/0 hook....would pour my own but have yet to find a 1/4 mold with larger than 3/0 hook....

I picked up a skirt kit from BPS that has plenty of skirt material, collars, and tool to get your started.....if you like rattles I also get their rattle straps and rattles..

Have fun...

[Izzy E.]

thanks scottie, I will have to stop by BPS

[Jared]

Scottie,

Do these kits come with the regular skirt materials or is it like the bucktail jig material?

[Hawgwild]

Scottie,

Do these kits come with the regular skirt materials or is it like the bucktail jig material?

Hey Catch....this is the regular silicone skirt material...it's in a plastic bag on the end of the spinnerbait row.....it has a variety of colors and also there are seperal replacement rolls of different colors located in same display...

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_2582____SearchResults

Stamana products also offers a Natures Edge skirt kit....one for spinners and one for jigs...good kit includes Natures Edge skirts material, collars, rattles, and a skirt tool but I didn't like the tool very much....good colors in the kit though..

http://www.upnorthoutdoors.com/stamina/skirts/skirt_kits.html

[Jared]

Thank you for additional info Scottie. I'll have to get one of those.

[beast96z]

I buy preformed heads and build my own skirts. www.fishingskirts.com has any color you will ever need.

[Fatman]

Hawgwild

If you find the right mold you can always use a Dremel to open the hook lines up to take bigger hooks.  If you do only take a little at a time and keep fitting the hook until it fits.

Fatman

[larrylargemouth]

If you find the right mold you can always use a Dremel to open the hook lines up to take bigger hooks.  If you do only take a little at a time and keep fitting the hook until it fits

We tried this with the intention of using heavier hooks on some lighter jigs and it worked quite well.  You may want to try a practice cut on an area of the jig mold that won't affect the mold until you have an idea of how much to take out.

[basnbud]

I didn't check the other threads to see if it was there....but you can also get a catalog from  barlowstackle.com. they got a bunch of stuff for making baits.

hope it helps.

Basnbud