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I haven't found a thread on this yet, maybe not digging far enough back in threads. I am thinking of pouring some jigs in 1/16 and 1/8th oz. Would someone tell me what size sickle hooks to use and where to find the molds at. I have looked at the Do-it molds and all I have found use the eagle claw hooks. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Ths sickle hooks will fit in the do-it molds. Sometimes you have to modify just a little for the point of the hook. The do-it mold is easily modified with drimmel tool or drill bit. Captainhooks is one place to purchase hooks.......there are several others. The #2 Hook is in my opinion the best hook size to use......but many others like the #4.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/pouri...ers-links.html
I pour those with #1 in 1/16 and 1/0 or 2/0 in the 1/8. Had to take a Dremel and small bit and modify mold for sickle hooks. I know those are bigger hooks than most use but we got big fish down here:Rofl
I have seen on the web site or in the Do-It catalog where it says their molds will accept the sickle hooks. Maybe if you were using the size the mold calls for they might work in the newer molds. I know FatMan sits down and hand fits each hook into his molds before even starting to pour. Also the last couple of batches of hooks I got do seem to fit better than the earlier ones did.
Thank you lightwirehooker, and cray for quick responses. I'm new to all this and weighing my options. I know everyone has a different opinion on what to use as we all are different. I recon I will get me the mold and a few of each hook you all suggested, and see which will need the least amount of modification. At least now I know where to start. Thanks again for the info. Eric
Eric yeah I pre-fit my red sickle hooks from the first batch of them I got, but the last batch of sickles 2, 4, 6 fit pretty well. Matzuo had a problem with their size #4 Black Chrome sickles and it took me a while but I finally got my replacement hooks from them.
Alot of folks have recommended Zeiners Bass Shop for Do-It molds, they have really good prices - but shop around you might find a sale
For 1/16th 2 or 4 - if your using a larger plastic or tying a heavy material jig go with the 2
For 1/8th - #1's
Right now it says his website is down for Maintaince but a place called Upper Bay Sports is where I got the last couple of batches of sickle hooks i got in black chrome. Found him on EBay. He is in Maryland and it took a little time to get them but no big deal. Prices were as good as I could find anywhere.
Thank you Fatman and cray again...all the help I can get. Using store bought jigs right now to get the feel of tying them. Figured making my own jigs might be a bit cheaper. Doing it for myself right now. Haven't learned how to post picture's on here yet. Sometimes this box is a bit more than I can comprehend. Thank you all again.Eric
Mostly #4 for both, but some #2 in some 1/8 and 1/4. Do tie a lot of 1/16 Minnow heads with #6 Sickle hook, a lot!
Thank you skip. appreciate the info from everyone.
(Figured making my own jigs might be a bit cheaper) LOL !! Wait till the addiction really takes over !!
LOL, I know you found out sticksteer right? This is very addicting hobby and if you think this will save money, I don't care what you do other than quit you will not save money. You absolutely need to take this on just because you love tying and fishing with the jigs you made. However open your pocket book because it's going to drain!Quote:
Originally Posted by sticksteer
Is it something like the addiction to tying jigs? LOL....Started messing around with that a bit already....
I like the #2 hook size.Quote:
Originally Posted by litewirehooker
What will happen is at first you will get what you need to tie what you want, but then as you get better and see materials that give you the thought,I can do something with that stuff so you buy it.then it's on! Also if you ever tie any flies it will only get much worse,
when it really gets bad, you'll start carrying a pair of side cutters with you so you can cut the the tails off fresh road kill for tying material !!
Or start to think about cutting a little hair off your pets, LOL! I have so many different kind of hair and fur I don't even remember them all.Quote:
Originally Posted by sticksteer
Well, Missy my 100+Lb Rottweiler wont let me near her with a pair of scissors, so it wont get that far. I like having all my fingers, thank you very much....lol
Thanks everyone for the help, advice and encouragement...I will get started soon I hope....Waiting for the gment disability checks to start. Should be soon. Thanks again.
1/16 size 4 or 2....... 1/8 size 2