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Offline TheHunt

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Jig hook question
« on: January 17, 2012, 11:13:55 AM »
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  :bdid:
« Last Edit: January 17, 2012, 11:21:26 AM by TheHunt »
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Offline Button Nubbs

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Re: Jig hook question
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 11:43:28 AM »
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
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Re: Jig hook question
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 12:09:39 PM »
Nub's

WHat are your molds and model of melter?

Where did you buy it? 

WHat was the rough cost?
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Re: Jig hook question
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 12:13:05 PM »
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

 :yeah: 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.
Don't spend your last day on earth saying "I wish I would have"

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Re: Jig hook question
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 12:15:29 PM »
i make my own copper tube jigs but that is it, i buy the rest
my grandpa always said "if it aint broke dont fix it"

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Re: Jig hook question
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 12:17:15 PM »
 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.
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Re: Jig hook question
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2012, 01:48:16 PM »
I have a heat gun already and use that process to paint the heads. 
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