Pouring Non Toxic Jig Heads???

Do any of you pour non toxic jig heads???The NH lead law stops me from pouring small lead heads .




Thanks

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Originally Posted by JHM

Do any of you pour non toxic jig heads???The NH lead law stops me from pouring small lead heads .
Thanks

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I bought some from a guy and I think the web site is Timmy Tom's. Have not used them a lot though since lead is not an issue here, at least yet. I have played around with Tungsten beads on a jig hook though and that would work, but they are high cost.

Skip

JHM

Try a PM on this site for 1aB or hawnjigs on tackleunderground.com.

Check out leadfreejigs.com

Thanks for the information, will be looking into it. ;)

I live next door in Vermont and NH law goes by a length limit!! in jigs, you can make them for yourself but you can't sell them

State law prohibits the use of lead sinkers and jigs in all fresh water in New Hampshire, including lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The ban prohibits the use of lead sinkers weighing 1 ounce or less and lead jigs less than 1 inch long along their longest axis.

You can get around it by using a larger hook with a longer shank, Eagle Claw 574's meet the bill. This will give you time to find materials to switch to.

Fatman

Thanks for the info fatman, I have been making ice jigs usually smaller than 3/4".I was building the bodies up with non toxic wire then painting them.I saw some of the jigs tied on this site and it opened up more possabilities.Its great that you show the tricks of the trade!!!


Thanks,
John

JHM

NH F/W used to have a chart showing how to measure them, used to be from the eyelet of the jig to the bend in the hook, knowing them they probably changed it so I'd check to be sure.

Fatman

Thanks, I pay enough in taxes never mind a fine from Fish & Game!!