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Title: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 01, 2018, 11:09:01 AM
I'm making a round head mold to pour 28* EWG jig hooks in various weights. 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz and 3/0 Mustad Ultra Point hooks. The round head makes rigging them much eaier. This hook makes for a more forward line tie and less weed catching.

So far I'm really happy with them.. I'm excited to use them soon.  :)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/21xdc/Mobile%20Uploads/1513729345_zpszp4gsuty.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/21xdc/Mobile%20Uploads/1513729347_zpsgvzfra6j.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/21xdc/Mobile%20Uploads/1514822442_zpsitdvqcfg.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9pzw1iAGwI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xhiVwnQBz4




Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: detroit1 on January 02, 2018, 05:05:39 PM
You will have to travel pretty far to use those soon. I think we may still have ice in april for crying out loud....
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 02, 2018, 05:40:22 PM
Actually.... I hope to use them this weekend if the weather breaks some..  8)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: WishingIwasfishing on January 02, 2018, 09:02:40 PM
Did you order an extra 3 pounds of lead for me?? ;)
They look great!!
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 02, 2018, 09:33:38 PM
I have extra lead at the moment... Always looking for more free lead.  :)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 04, 2018, 10:06:11 PM
I scrapped the first mold... Made a new one tonight... I'm super happy with these... 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/21xdc/Mobile%20Uploads/1515120565_zpswhdmsw9o.jpg)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: dartag on January 05, 2018, 06:34:29 AM
I could use them today If I had one.   Just have to get by with catching fish on my Senko's.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 07, 2018, 10:19:26 PM
I ordered some of these to fish on the stupid head... http://www.sliderfishing.com/category.sc?categoryId=108


(http://www.sliderfishing.com/images/14870093163041614300816.jpeg)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: detroit1 on January 08, 2018, 05:58:53 PM
Nice price on those Slider craws....
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 08, 2018, 09:00:17 PM

Yes... I bought 15 bags of 3 colors to play with.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1055/7714/products/4_inch_slider_tube_Black_red_flake_large.jpg?v=1463566686)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: WishingIwasfishing on January 08, 2018, 10:50:44 PM
Quote from: 21XDC on January 08, 2018, 09:00:17 PM

Yes... I bought 15 bags of 3 colors to play with.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1055/7714/products/4_inch_slider_tube_Black_red_flake_large.jpg?v=1463566686)


WAIT you don't make those too!?!?!
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 09, 2018, 05:17:01 AM
I tried my hands at plastic once years ago....  :o  Not for me... So I make everything else and trade with those that make custom plastic.  I buy very little from the normal places.... I'm not normal.  :P
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on January 15, 2018, 10:45:59 PM
I've heard that... ;D

Funny that someone brought up the 'stupid' rig Thursday or Friday so we had to borrow a tube from the neighbors along with a jighead to rig one up to show people. Had it sitting on the table the rest of the show. I admit we had to ask one of the college anglers to rig it for us because I couldn't remember what the heck the 'stupid' rig was... ::)

Your jigheads look pretty darn good for that rig. Not sure if and when I will ever try it myself.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 16, 2018, 04:48:51 AM
I gave some to as friend that fish's the hot pond with me all winter. He fished these with 100% hook up ratio. And 100% no snags.... He is now a believer too.  :)

The slider baits above wont rig right on the stupid tube head. They have 3/8-1/2in of solid body where the lead goes.  :-\'
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on January 17, 2018, 07:28:28 PM
Just tool yourself a mini melon scooper and scoop that solid part out of there... Something like that.

I've actually wondered how I would handle similar with the few tubes I own that have a solid head.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: Team houston on January 18, 2018, 06:48:13 AM
I think Lake Fork Tackle makes a craw tube that might work.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 18, 2018, 04:46:55 PM
They look pretty good, I just need to know if it's hollow all the way to the head. I like all their color options too. http://www.lftlures.com/catalog/lft-craw-tube

(http://www.lftlures.com/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMTMvMDUvMjAvMDVfMjZfMDNfNzQ2X2ZpbGUiXSxbInAiLCJjb252ZXJ0IiwiLXJlc2l6ZSA3MDB4NzAwIC1iYWNrZ3JvdW5kIHdoaXRlIC1ncmF2aXR5IGNlbnRlciAtZXh0ZW50IDcwMHg3MDAiLG51bGxdLFsicCIsIndhdGVybWFyayJdXQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on January 20, 2018, 11:08:33 AM
Quote from: 21XDC on January 04, 2018, 10:06:11 PM
I scrapped the first mold... Made a new one tonight... I'm super happy with these... 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/21xdc/Mobile%20Uploads/1515120565_zpswhdmsw9o.jpg)

  Hey Mike,  Just curious, why do you like the second mold better.  Another question, ummmm are stores selling jig heads under the stupid tube name??  LOL
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: detroit1 on January 20, 2018, 06:21:57 PM
They do have a solid head..1/2" or so. :(
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 20, 2018, 09:14:26 PM
Quote from: Firefighter Jeff on January 20, 2018, 11:08:33 AM
Quote from: 21XDC on January 04, 2018, 10:06:11 PM
I scrapped the first mold... Made a new one tonight... I'm super happy with these... 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/21xdc/Mobile%20Uploads/1515120565_zpswhdmsw9o.jpg)

  Hey Mike,  Just curious, why do you like the second mold better.  Another question, ummmm are stores selling jig heads under the stupid tube name??  LOL

My new mold has the eye closer to the lead, Has 4 better size choices.

We caught over 180 bass today using these stupid tube jigs.... Biggest was 4.3lbs. My arms are sore...... Going again tomorrow.  :)

Yes... Secret Lures sells the "Stupid Tube Jig"  Glad you watched the videos.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on January 23, 2018, 10:46:35 PM
Aw mannnnnn... do I want to hear about someone slamming bass while I'm at home working on websites and goberment-type stuff... whine.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on January 24, 2018, 04:48:50 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on January 23, 2018, 10:46:35 PM
Aw mannnnnn... do I want to hear about someone slamming bass while I'm at home working on websites and goberment-type stuff... whine.

Don't worry... The bass shut down on Sunday... We only caught 115 LM.  :o They were turned off.  ::)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on February 04, 2018, 01:19:21 PM
@#%$%!!

;D Sign me JEALOUS!!
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on February 04, 2018, 07:40:49 PM
We caught over 150 today... Got so cold that the line was freezing up in the reels and eyelets. We would have caught over 250 if we could have stayed. We left when we were catching bass every cast.  :o

4-5 trips we have caught over 1,100lbs of bass.... Biggest so far was 5lb 13oz.... The big fish have not even schooled up yet.... Coming soon.  :)

Stupid tube was on fire... We fished other baits and these were the ticket once again.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: dartag on February 04, 2018, 07:48:36 PM
Your my hero.  My neighbor sent me some photos of my house.  Looks like winter has returned.  Post some photos so I remember what that place looks like.   
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on March 05, 2018, 04:08:36 PM
I've had the fever in the back of my mind for a few weeks now... It is strong at times on many days! I've seen pictures already of bass anglers who've been out recently in Michigan and are catching some bass!! Soon... but maybe not until after I get back from the Classic. Maybe I'll try the 'Stupid' tube? Not sure I have a jighead that will work real well with it though? I'll have to look through my arsenal and molds.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on March 05, 2018, 08:25:30 PM
Come to the swap meet and get some stupid tube jigs.... They are special hooks/sizes, Weights.
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on March 08, 2018, 12:57:21 PM
I'd like to but I have a different fever now... from someone sharing an unwanted something with me at Outdoorama. Pretty sure no one wants me coughing on them.

I actually might have a jighead mold that might work somewhat well for this technique. I'll just have to see if I have any of the correct hooks for that mold. Probably not ideal, but if it doesn't work for me I guess I know how to find you. :)
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on March 08, 2018, 07:40:32 PM
Don't be stupid....  :P
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on March 09, 2018, 01:53:37 PM
I do try not to... but sometimes... I fail...

But then I try again!
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: t-bone on March 09, 2018, 10:22:01 PM
Quote from: 21XDC on March 05, 2018, 08:25:30 PM
Come to the swap meet and get some stupid tube jigs.... They are special hooks/sizes, Weights.

I can't make it tomorrow - can I order some and have you drop in the mail?
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on March 09, 2018, 11:19:45 PM
Call me at 734-674-0328...

Mike
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: LAPORTE on March 10, 2018, 09:58:25 AM
Quote from: t-bone on March 09, 2018, 10:22:01 PM
Quote from: 21XDC on March 05, 2018, 08:25:30 PM
Come to the swap meet and get some stupid tube jigs.... They are special hooks/sizes, Weights.

I can't make it tomorrow - can I order some and have you drop in the mail?

Not make it.... What the heck !!!!
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: djkimmel on March 11, 2018, 01:58:34 PM
Maybe he had the 'plague' too??
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: dartag on March 11, 2018, 03:49:58 PM
The Tube Hooks were popular and raised some good money.  Guess If I ever give up using The Stevie Rig I will get some. 
Title: Re: Stupid Tube Jig..is.... Not stupid! LOL
Post by: 21XDC on March 11, 2018, 05:50:40 PM
I wanted to see how much they sold for... And who bought them. Oh well. I stayed busy all night. LOL.