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To Glenn, I am sorry for the multiple posts I just made them as a pics showed up to be loaded. Allen

They sell those at the lure parts places but I do not know what they are called. They are made so you can powder paint a jig that already has the weedguard poured. Allen https://barlowstackle.com/Heat-resistant-Tubing--P1200/ Found it

While holding the jig I pull the handle of the twisting pliers all the way out. I then grab the pliers themselves and let go of the twisting handle. This allows the handle to unwind and not de-wind the wire. You will do this 3 or 4 times until the wire is tight enough to hold the skirt in place. Here is what it looks like after twisting the wire down. At this point I roll the skirt collar off and cut the wire threads down to about 1/8" and bend them down against the collar. Allen

Bend the wire in a U shape with the ends facing upward. [/url Grab the two ends with the plyers and engage the lock. Slowly pull up to tighten the wire but be careful not to; break the wire, cut the strands, or bunch up all the skirt material. This takes some practice but within a few skirts you will master the amount of pressure needed.

Place the jig in the vice as such, make sure the strands are separated by front/rear of the collar. Next I cut about a 3" section of wire and even though it is longer than needed it just makes things easier.

Tools I use; suction cup vise (Harbor Freight $15), Twisting pliers (Harbor Freight $8), and 22 gauge craft wire that can be purchased at any art supply store like Hobby Lobby, Michael's, AC Moore, etc. You can use other gauges but overall 22 gauge is the best IMO as it does not cut the strands and is flexible enough to hold in place. More to follow once my pics actually upload. Allen

You started out deep huh? Just post some pics and let us know if we can help. Allen

https://www.thefishinhole.com/index.cfm?action=product&kw=/NORTHLAND-TACKLE-CO-/JUNGLE-JIG/&se=23133 Jungle jig is what I am thinking. Allen

There is a guy local to me that charges like $8 per guide. Allen

gas stations near my location that are open Made a bait with the closest blades I can find to the Rick Clunn spinnerbait. Similar shape and unfortunately these are the largest blades they make like this. Allen

Here is what I have learned about skirt collar in making jigs for 15 years. Amber bands stretch the best but will soften and just fall apart. You can normally see when they need replaced though. Colored bands (besides black) are complete junk! I had 12 of 20 skirts I made just break sitting in my dining room for 6 weeks. I just ended up throwing them in the trash. Black bands last the longest and hold up the best but show no signs when they are going to break. BOSS O-rings I have been using for about 2 year and I like them so far. The only ones that have failed were rings that were damaged and you can see it on the tool when you roll them. Thread and wire tying are the best but if I don't expect the bait to last more than a day I don't bother. Craft wire in 22 gauge is what I use and it can be bought anywhere. Allen

You may want to check their prices? I looked at some spinnerbait hooks about 2 weeks ago and they were a lot more than Barlow's. Allen

Barlow's tackle Jannsnetcraft Lurepartsonline If you plan on going big there are others. Allen

Looks like a Zoom crankbait based on the paint job. Allen

Look for flounder jigheads used in saltwater. Allen

Please, anyone that feels they can add to this jump in as I know I am not the only one. Explain why you started making lures and if you feel it is a money saver? This will help other members that are thinking about making the plunge know what they are getting into. Allen

Figured we have a lot of threads about the "How" of making instead of the "Why". Many people want to get into tacklemaking thinking it is a way to save money which can happen but usually isn't the case. If say for example all you use are 5" senkos than yes you can save money by just getting a 4 cavity hand pour mold, pyrex cup, and a old microwave. It may take a year or two but the return on investment will be worth it. The problem is as a fishing fanatic you want to expand buying more molds, parts, etc. An example on the opposite end of the spectrum is those swim jigs I make, the first 4 unpainted heads cost me $320. This brings me into why I started making lures as a teenager. What I needed was not available for me? I got tired of buying a $5 spinnerbait that I then had to tear apart and re-build to fit my needs. Another thing was the availability of the jigs I liked with the main one being the Eakins jig. I started fishing these in Missouri and they really worked here in Maryland. Problem was they were always sold out at BPS in the colors I used. Someone told me about the Do-It mold for them and I have been making them for about 15 years now. So now I just build what I want from the start and don't worry about what the big name companies are making. Allen

I make mine in the basement as there is too much crap in the garage. Wire baits I make most of my own like Smalljaw67 just because I like what I like. Certain things you just have to buy like jerkbaits, as good of a luremaker as I have become I cannot make a tungsten internal weight transfer system jerkbait. Allen

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/berkley-gulp-alive-angle-worm-soft-bait-15bkyuglplvnglwrmlur/15bkyuglplvnglwrmlur?camp=CSE:DSG_92700040934556316_pla_pla-4582627028710782&msclkid=028e4a3af1091161b72f17212b91f0c0&gclid=CMG45qqkl-MCFYb8swodhMgHQQ&gclsrc=ds I use the little Gulp worms for my daughter. Allen

Fished a local Thursday evening tournament and 5 fish for 5.4lbs won. I caught over 30 bass that were not 12". So tell me how bad your fishing spots have been again this year. Allen

Someone needs to take charge and run this? Last year Bluebasser did it but he is busy with other things like some of us others. I will participate but do not have the time to coordinate and participate in the lure swap so I am ready for someone to step up for this. Allen

Post the heads you are buying and what you are trying to make. We will then be able to tell you if you are getting the correct size parts. Allen

You need to buy in bulk to get costs down which is why it is hard for small tackle makers to compete. Allen

http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Wire-Forming-Tools/5-Round-Concave-Pliers.html For bending the loops at the end of the wire. http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Split-Rings-Pliers/Split-Ring-Pliers.html For the swivel split rings. These are also a must when changing out crankbait hooks. Use hollow 1/8" beads, anything solid or bigger just adds weight to the arm. Allen

I think this just died out for the year? Allen