Jig hook question

[TheHunt]

I am a cheap SOB and I think way too much on being a cheap SOB...  Having said that I came up with another idea on being cheap.   

I pick up the following:
1.  some nice quality strong Jig hooks. 
2.  some split shot lead weights


3. I squeeze the weight onto the jig hook
4. Use a soldering iron to weld the lead split shot together
5. Use the dip method to paint it

Presto - I have a cheap ass jig with a quality jig hook.

Thoughts? 

Could this be a 

[Button Nubbs]

Just pony up the bucks and buy a lee lead pot and a mold. I can pour 100+ easily in an hour. Totally worth it imo

[TheHunt]

Nub's

WHat are your molds and model of melter?

Where did you buy it? 

WHat was the rough cost?

[Camp David]

Just pony up the bucks and buy a lee lead pot and a mold. I can pour 100+ easily in an hour. Totally worth it imo

  remember all the money that you have to spend in gas, boat, poles etc.....Don't ever go cheep on tackle. There is a big difference between being cheep and smart.

[jackmaster]

i make my own copper tube jigs but that is it, i buy the rest

[Button Nubbs]

 Just google lee lead pot, and do it molds. Should be able to get set up for about $100. Do yourself a favor and get the molds that don't have the collar.

Kinda off topic but get a heat gun and some powder paint, makes painting them a wiz too.

[TheHunt]

I have a heat gun already and use that process to paint the heads.