MAKING A JIG Part 1 jonsetnfishing.blogspot.com

[MannySmith777]

@jdricoetn Try a pin in th eye of the hook because I noticed that the hook eye was all covered and while you can clean it out sometimes shards of paint may remain and fray your line, especially braid.

[MrBassin0614]

What if I wanted to out a weed guard on inthe mold what would I do to make the weed guard not melt

[jdricoetn]

@MrBassin0614 Pouring the lead with the weed guard in will not melt it. But, it can melt when you heat up the lead for powder coating. To avoid this, you can use a piece of small copper tubing and slide it over the weedguard before heating. Just know that it doesn't work everytime. Sometimes the guard will still spread out from the heat. This is why I started pouring without the guard and epoxying it in.

[BassinK9]

Great video..... do you leave the excess lead in the Hot Pot when you're finished?

[jdricoetn]

@BassinK9 no. If I have any left I pour it into a small metal cup I have and then store it with my other lead. I try to only melt as much as I'm going to use. I do clean the pot with a wire brush, but it is very dusty so do it outside and wear a mask.

[BassinK9]

@jdricoetn - Thank ya sir..... keep making these videos. Newbies like me would love all the insight we can get.

[TheHatTuba]

im sure youve heard this before, but if you grab the excess lead with needle nose pliers and twist, the excess will cleanly break off

[jdricoetn]

@TheHatTuba yeah, this is when I was really picky. Now I cut the excess off with cable cutting pliers and go straight to powder coat.

[TheBombBros]

i picked me up a mold the other day. im going to give this a try.

[jdricoetn]

@TheBombBros once you've done it a few times, it gets much easier. I've changed how I do things since making these videos. The more you do it, you can create easier ways to do things. Good luck and I hope they turn out well!

[TheBombBros]

@jdricoetn cool thanks. im trying this tomorrow.

ill let you know how it goes. i might eventually make a video.

[TheBombBros]

great video!

[buzbait88]

great video. It was very informative for a first time jig maker. I'm hoping to start making my own soon.

[freaksnowboarder1]

where can you buy the hot pot and the molding tool

[jdricoetn]

@freaksnowboarder1 lureparts online is the best place in my opinion. they have a good selection and great prices. they also have some things that are hard to find elsewhere.

[freaksnowboarder1]

I love the net baits

[Bassman018]

Sweet tuturiol, I am trying to get into tackle craft And Am going to try my luck at jig making.

[koz303303]

what type of trailer do you use on these and what color

[jdricoetn]

@koz303303 I have become a big fan of NetBait Paca Chunks and I like the brown one with most colors I use.

[camerl2009]

if you just break off the excess lead you dont need to sand

[jdricoetn]

It's not necessary, but I like them to be perfect :)

[mathtutorboy]

Hey there,

What do you use for lead. I couldn't see as you threw it in so fast. Could a person use wheel weights for the Do-it jig molds?

[jdricoetn]

I buy the lead at tackle shops in ingots. I never use wheel weights due to contamination. If you do use wheel weights, melt them and skim off the nasty colored junk off the top with a ladle. Then, remelt them and repeat. Then, you can use them. This gets alot of the impurities out, but it is time consuming.

[IamBare]

I watched parts 1 and 2 and I would just like to add that you can grip the spur with channel locks and wiggle it back and forth then it will break away cleanly. Sometimes there is a little rough spot left which I remove with a metal file. Thanks for your videos. BTW, make sure you pour in a well ventillated area, after years of pouring, lead poisoning is a real possibility.

[backpackingfool3982]

Wow, great video. Very informative. I have a question. How do you make sure there is still the hole left in the ring of the hook. I've tried making my own jigs and I can't seem to figure out that part. Also, where did you get that tool for making skirts?

[jdricoetn]

I powder coat it, then pop the hole out with a dentist tool, then bake it. Works nicely. Got the tool online from Stamina Components for 4.99, I think.

[2066241]

Do you like you palmer hot pot 2??

[jdricoetn]

I love the Palmer HotPot. Before I was using a Lee Production Pot IV and all I was always having to clean out the pour spout with a drill bit. I hated that thing! With this one, when I'm finished and it cools off, I just take a wire brush and brush it out....so much easier!

[2066241]

i never thought of that, but when i bought it i figured it out...i just ise gloves and tip the pot backwards and the lead runs back away from the spicket

[2066241]

Do-it molds are the best molds...i love all my molds. I have a No-Roll, a Bank, egg, and a wormsinker and a couple spinner molds! i texas rig so i use the worm the mostr for bass but other than that i catfish and carp fish!!!

[jdricoetn]

I like them too. My next one is going to be either the bullet jig mold or some sort of shakey jig mold.

[diestroduende]

Thanks for making these vids! I am really looking forward to getting all the tools I need to start this.

I was wondering about one thing. Can you paint the jigs and leave the pin/plug in them? Or is it hard to remove once there is powder paint on it? I thought that maybe by leaving it on the weedguard hole, I won't have to dremmel it out and it will save me time.

[jdricoetn]

To be honest with you, I have never tried to paint them before removing the pin. However, I would imagine that the paint would seal it in pretty well and it would crack when removed. I might try that this weekend and see what happens...if I do, I will let you know.

[diestroduende]

Yeah, I think you are right about the pin getting sealed in with paint.

[englisia1]

i was wondering, do u know or have any article that show you how to handtie a jig skirt?

[jdricoetn]

No, I don't know of any, but basically, you put your lead head on a fly tying vise and tie your jig strands on with very heavy thread and then put head cement on it or you use very light wire. It allows you to put your colors on exactly where you want them. It's pretty much the same as tying a trout fly. I know some guys that do this and their jigs look great but they don't seem to be any more durable.

[jdricoetn]

Thank you and after posting the video I realized I should have discussed these safety issues. My work area is well ventilated with an open garage door and 2 open windows and I always wear a dust mask when grinding and sanding. (I usually make large amounts in one sitting.) Also, you should keep any moisture away from hot lead and be sure to wash your hands before eating or drinking. I did not wear the mask during the making of the video. I was talking and forgot it. My mistake.

[yellvett76]

You make a good looking jig, but you ware a dust mask and work with lead in a well vented area.  Lead is very hazardous. Nice videos