Jig Hooks

  • rigger
    Dunkerton Iowa
    Posts: 47
    November 2, 2003 at 12:33 pm #1314466

    When you pour Jigs what size hooks do you like to use? 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2.

    Thanks

    Rigger

    gillsandspecks
    Hiawatha, Iowa
    Posts: 235
    November 2, 2003 at 1:51 pm #280496

    I like 1/32 & 1/64 for Crappies.
    How come they don’t put a little knob on top of the hook so as to keep the line from going forward which really changes the action & makes the jig hang up more. I have tried putting a touch of super glue on top of the line tie hole lately with good results. {John}

    gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    November 2, 2003 at 6:50 pm #280515

    RIGGER,

    1/32 OZ = # 6 OR 8 HOOK SIZE
    1/16 OZ = # 4
    1/8 OZ = # 2
    1/4 OZ = # 1 OR 1/0
    1/2 OZ = # 2/0
    5/8 OR 3/4 OZ = #3/0
    1 0Z = 3/0 OR 4/0

    THESE ARE FOR THE DO-IT TYPE MOLDS. HOPE THIS HELPS. ALSO A PERSON GETS ALITTLE MORE CREATIVE AS YOU GET MORE INTO MOLDING.

    GUNDY

    dirk_w.
    Minnesota
    Posts: 669
    November 2, 2003 at 8:01 pm #280518

    As important as hook size is hook quality. I really like Mustad’s Ultra Point Jig Hooks. They are as sharp as can be and the tips don’t fold over when they bang the rocks. They are only slightly more expensive than “standard” hooks but in my opinion much better. Stamina or Jans Netcraft are two mail order options. Good luck.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    November 2, 2003 at 10:21 pm #279903

    I like a 2/0 hook for plastics. (Ring worms/K-Grubs) Regardless of the weight used to pour the jig head.

    J.

    greg-vandemark
    Wabasha Mn
    Posts: 1096
    November 3, 2003 at 1:07 am #280534

    Hey Rigger,
    I like eagle claw fine wire hooks aberdeen style.
    1/32 –#4 hook
    1/16 –#1 hook
    1/8 — # 1/0 hook
    1/4 –#2/0 hook
    5/16 –#2/0 hook
    3/8 –#2/0 hook
    1/2 — #3/0 hook

    To fit the bigger hooks some molds have been modified.
    Good luck and make sure you have great ventalation…
    Lead ain’t good for you..

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    November 3, 2003 at 1:12 am #280535

    Here are some excellent jigs with great hooks for plastics:

    Precision Jigs/Hooks

    Notice the size and gap on the hooks. They are great for rigging plastics and have a ”keeper” on the hook to keep the plastics on. Thanks, Bill

    gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    November 3, 2003 at 1:41 am #280539

    HOLY JIG HEADS!!! I WILL BE ORDERING SOME OF THOSE BEAUITIES!!! DO THEY COME IN GOLD OR CHROME??? WITH HEADS LIKE THAT AROUND I THINK I WILL SELL MY JIG MOLDS.

    GUNDY

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    November 3, 2003 at 3:17 am #280545

    There are no gold or chrome jigs that I’m aware of. But the colors offered are ”GREAT.” Add that and the other features and you have a true ”Precision” jig. Thanks, Bill

    rigger
    Dunkerton Iowa
    Posts: 47
    November 3, 2003 at 11:07 am #280566

    Bill I just order a box full last week. They are some great looking jigs I use a very similar jig only with a live bate hook. (short shank) That I get up in Deer River Minnesota. I have been poring jigs for over 20 years. I mostly use 3/0 for all my jigs. 4/0 for 1/2oz. I have no problem modifying a jig mold to get what I need. I do wish I could find some 1/0 and 2/0 jig hooks with longer shanks.

    Thanks All

    Rigger

    gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    November 3, 2003 at 12:59 pm #280573

    RIGS, IF YOU NEED LONGER SHANKS ON SOME OF YOUR HOOKS MODIFY YOUR MOLD. WHAT I HAVE DONE IS CUT THE TIE EYE OFF OF ANOTHER JIG HOOK PUT IT IN THE MOLD THEN USED A STRAIGHT SHANK STREAMER TYPE HOOK. SOUNDS LIKE A WASTE OF A HOOK BUT IT SURE WORKS GREAT.

    GUNDY

    rigger
    Dunkerton Iowa
    Posts: 47
    November 3, 2003 at 11:36 pm #280662

    Bill just got my Precision Jigs in the mail. I am impressed Can not wait to start pulling these over the bottom of the river.

    Rigger

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    November 4, 2003 at 4:05 am #280688

    Great ! We are all waiting for your fishing reports. Nice jigs aren’t they. Thanks, Bill

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