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About Fishing Products including Make Your Own => Make Your Own Fishing Lures => Topic started by: Crankenstein Crony on October 19, 2013, 03:53:03 PM
I am strongly debating on pouring my own jigs. I work long hours during the winter and often don't have any time to ice fish. I thought about taking up jig making as a hobby to pass time over the winter months. Wondering if you guys have any advice for a first time guy. Any do's or don'ts, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
There are lots of you tube videos showing what to do. You will need a mold. If you have a favorite jig head style there will be a mold out there. Most recommend which hook to use. Get a ladle to heat the lead in. You can use a propane torch to heat it. Tire weights work fine. Stop at.a.tire store and they should give you old ones. I am using shot gun shot from my old shooting days. You can order skirts and weed guards online. Paint or.powder coat the heads. It will end up: about 1.00 each when you are done. Best part is when you catch a fish on your jig. Shoot me.a.pm.if.you have.any questions