Jig Man

When you mark wpts from a stern unit then look for it at the bow there will be several feet difference os you might have to search for it.

I used to. Elaztech baits destroy regular pvc boxes, Flambeau not so much.

Smallmouth on Stockton Lake almost always go after one if not all of them. I fish 4 different weights of jigs, 7 different weights of Shaky and 5 of Ned depending on fish depth and wind. I also have dozens of color choices from which to choose. Here are a few of my Shaky and Ned colors.

Jig Shaky head Ned

I’ve had one for quite a while. I really like it. Once I got comfortable with it the fg knot is all that I use because it is the only leader to braid knot that hasn’t failed for me. One of my fishing buddies uses the Alberto and has break offs at the knot nearly every trip. I have made a kit with everything I need and keep it handy so I can replace any leader that needs it when I get home.

I have eaten all three. Though I rarely eat them I like spots the best. I quit eating smallmouth when I learned that it takes 10 years for them to reach the legal length in my favorite lake. Our largemouth smell like frogs so I don’t eat them.

I’ve had that issue but it took several years for the rubber to go bad.

I don’t have any ponds to fish. The smallest place I can go is 17,000 acres so wind can be a thing.

Here in SWMO it has been very windy 25-50 mop gusts some days and we had heavy rain last week. The water that I fish is muddy and surface temp runs around 55°. Bites are few and far between.

Line to lure…Pitzen enough said.

No I have not. All of my molds are Do-It. Most have come from Barlows.

What type of lead are you getting at work? Pouring lead is different from pouring plastics. Don’t eat or smoke when you are pouring lead. Wash your hands well after you finish. Wear gloves, wear eye protection, don’t let any water get in the lead. Learn to flux the lead every time you add more to the pot. If you have a mold that doesn’t release the jigs easily get some Frankfort Arsenal dropout spray and coat the cavities. I have been pouring jigs for a very long time and will be glad to help you if you need it. Good luck and have a blast.

I was referencing pouring equipment like the pot, eye protection, gloves, source of lead, etc.

We fished muddy water yesterday. The surface temp was 56°. It was very windy but when we could find a spot out of the wind we caught fish. They were in the rocks in less than 10 feet of water.

There are many choices. What shape of head, what kind of line tie, what weight range? You will probably get a lot of different answers. On the subject of pouring, do you have the equipment or using someone else’s? Do you have experience in lead pouring? FYI: You are about to head down a rabbit hole.😀

I keep mine in see through boxes out of the original packages. I can grab a box open it, take out the bait, and tie it on before my partner can even locate the bait in its package.

When in doubt set the hook. Most hook sets are free.

I’ve only had experience with an 18’. It had a Yamaha 115 on it. It ran good and handled well. It had the lift of a glass boat. It fished well and had big rod lockers. Like any other aluminum it blew around in the wind.

Take it out lay it aside for future melting.

I mostly fish bottom contact baits. I like to keep the boat moving. I have gps speed over ground enabled. .5 mph is where I try to keep it unit I get a bite.

If you have any stainless steel wire you can make one of those tools. Just fold it and squeeze it together with pliers. It will go past center and form the perfect end. Shape the middle and put on any kind of handle.

Thanks for the pic. 300° seems very hot for the mold before shooting. I try to heat mine to where I can pick them up with bare hands. If you haven’t already done so a little cooking oil or worm oil will help the plastisol flow freer. I dip the tip of the mandrel on my tubes before each shoot to avoid partials.

I’m glad you got it figured out. Can you post a pic of the stick bait mold?

Please give a report. I am a fan of their Pee Wee jigs.

Get food grade diatomaceous earth sprinkle it where they walk. It is harmless to people and pets but deadly to animals with exoskeletons.