Jig Man

I bought a couple at Wally World a while back.

I have 3 setups specifically designed for finesse jigs (3/16 oz). They are custom builds. If it were me I would contact Delaware Valley Tackle and see what he would do for you.

I’ve seen 1. The wife of one of our farm hands saw one. We never see one on the game cameras.

Ned rig

The typical way to connect units is via Ethernet. Be sure both have that capability.

I used to super tune my Curados and put ceramic bearings in them until Shimano came out with the E series. They didn’t need anything so I quit and haven’t done it since.

I go mostly with 1/16 oz heads with a light wire 4/0 hook.

When I want something I go to the shop that isn’t a chain store. It is located about halfway between Bass Pro and Academy. John often has a better selection than either of the others. He will also order stuff for me if it isn’t in stock.

https://www.hoseclampkings.com/139/home.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA5eC9BhAuEiwA3CKwQlkhNIY5qbU_OzR93x06HTeGT5Atm-KWU5Bfe1ZuPIHTBMdBol3OlhoCQfoQAvD_BwE In the size you need.

Yes me too.

I used to make lots of hair jigs in several sizes. I rarely used larger than a 90° 1/0 hook because it was finesse fishing with light line and thin smaller hooks penetrated easier. I opted for color combinations that the fish had never seen. You might be surprised what combinations work.

All of the skirt color choices is personal preference. No one besides you can choose what color of tabs partial or full and how many to use. There is a good jig maker who calls himself smalljaw and had lots of helpful videos. You may want to look at some of them.

You have a bunch of questions maybe too many for one thread. I wouldn’t get more than 3 or 4 basic colors to start. You can always order more later if you decide to do this long term. I bought a bunch of their stuff a few years ago. Some of it has never been opened let alone used. Cadman has given you some good advice. He knows what he is talking about. Now I have questions for you. Are you making or buying your jigs? What style of jigs are you going to use?

As I remember maybe a couple of hundred pounds. I had to clean the glue off the back and melt it outside with my fish cooker because of the fumes then skim and double flux before using it to pour, but it made a few thousand jigs and it was free.

I have that same bag. I use it when going with a friend. The 3700 boxes will go in flat and I can get 2 3600 boxes in the front pocket.

I was lucky a few years ago and acquired 70# of printers lead. It contains antimony and makes my pours harder than plumbers lead. I add a little bit of it in with my regular lead. I’ve also been fortunate enough to have several people give me soft lead from time to time. I probably have at least 100# of it. I got a 4x8 sheet of X-ray lead from a friend who did hospital remodels.

I use 26 ga copper floral wire. If you want to save more money you can use skirt tabs and wire.

You might want to check them for zinc because it is harder to use and has been known to damage Lee pots.

Bass Pro has a big one that holds 7 3700 boxes. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-elite-3700-tackle-bag

I just have my wife walk it off down the street, cut it at the backing, go to her, retie to the backing and wind it back on.

If you could keep it on the water a very small pontoon might work.

I use the fg knot and usually have a few inches of braid tag that gets cut off.

False. I put some “dirt” in with “the deal” and wound up with a “dirty deal”.

Have you tried Tackle Warehouse?

Boat control keeping my guest and myself in the correct position.