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Does many people use this size of head? I was looking at getting this mold, but if there is not a huge demand for it I don't need it. I have a 1/32oz and a 1/16oz mold. Just curious to see what everyone has to say.
Also what about a 1/100oz head?
I would be hand tying on them all.
I use a 1/24th for trolling deeper water. Usually tye a pattern in 3 to 4 different weights (same hook size) for trolling - covers different depths.
I guess I use it a lot more than I ever planned to. 1/16 oz collarless heads for tying actually weigh in pretty close to 1/24. 1/32 oz is closer to 1/48. So a 1/24 collarless would be just a hair light of a 1/32 collared jig. Guess I didn't answer your question after all that.
In all the years I have been tying there just have not been many people asking for that size head. I did tie some, just not a lot and I still have heads. Also know the 1/32 Oz Pony head actually weighs a little over 1/24 Oz! Actually right at 1/22 Oz for the Pony. Of course most 1/32 Oz heads with a collar probably are close to 1/24 already, lol!
Skip
I've been tying the 1/24 and like using it. I find it - the collarless - the fall about the same as a 1/32 with a collar. I have a friend that wouldn't use anything but a 1/48 collar. I poured some 1/24 for him and told him they were in between a 1/48 and 1/32. He loves them.
I never used the 100's.
I had this conversation with Skip a couple months ago and it seems like all the collarless jigs weigh about the the next smallest size with a collar. Just our thoughts
When I fish I normally use 1/32oz or 1/64oz but this last winter I did purchase some 1/100oz marabous to try.
I can't think of the situation right off hand but there's one in fishing where it pays to downsize.
There's several on eBay who sell 1/100oz jigs.
I use them some
1/16 1/24 1/32
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We stopped using 1/80th & 1/100th w/small hooks because of fish mortality rate. Even though they are very effective the fish tend to inhale the jig deeper and you get more gut hooks.
That's good to know. Thanks...Quote:
Originally Posted by LedHed
So I'll only use my 1/100oz When I'm keeping fishing.
I primarily use either 1/24 or 1/32 oz jig heads...
Same here, except when fishing in water over 10' or when fish are in loose schools, 1/16 oz collarless gets tied on. Always collarless.Quote:
Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan
Yes I do all collarless. Jigs with barbs seems to just tear the plastics up. But on the other side I don't really fish plastics, I use all my own hand tied jigs. I am thinking I may get one mold in 1/24.
Next question is pillhead style or the good ole ballhead style.
Ball head jigs are my favorite bar none. I attach a wire L to secure grubs from slipping which, like you, allows grubs to last for 50 fish versus collared jigs and only a dozen fish.
https://i.imgur.com/UB3Wu9K.jpg
(The fine wire is a weed guard I'm experimenting with.)
I think I have made my decision. Going to do 1/64, 1/32, 1/16 and 1/8 hand tied jigs. I may expand out more down the road but for right now going to stick to these sizes.
I got a couple pretty good size orders to start on next week and once I get them done I will be able to pour heads and get stocked up for the winter bite.
Thanks for all the info guys.
Consider 3/24 oz. ....kind of intermediate between 1/16 and 1/18 oz.
What size hookQuote:
Originally Posted by LedHed
Eagle Claw Lil' Nasty black nickel #6 (I primarily fish for Bluegill & Red Ear).