Question: Have any of you used this kit? If so what is your opinion of it? Just trying to do my homework before committing to purchasing one. Thanks.
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Question: Have any of you used this kit? If so what is your opinion of it? Just trying to do my homework before committing to purchasing one. Thanks.
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Mike, I have never used that particular kit, but similar gear. Each one of those jigs catch fish, the jig eye cleaner is great, and the light will charge those jigs up quickly so they will glow. I'd do a search to make sure the price is reasonable. Good luck.
Found it on Amazon…
Amazon.com
Thank you. I was caught by the glow in the dark aspect. Eagle Claw swore by it. Just wondered if any one used this or something similar. I guess I'll get one kit and try it on a drop shot rig. Thank you so much for everyone's input.
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Looks awesome
Ship .... I use glow in the dark baits ice fishing with great results. So much that I use them in the summer now also. My favorite are Maynard's Tackle Fatso Grubs. These are made of tungsten. I like the 4 mm. size with a #10 hook. They have a nice variety of baits on their website. The jigeye cleaning tool helps tremendously if it is painted over. Same as for the glow charger. Of course similar things work just as well. I use these jigs dead sticking and under a bobber. The best thing I like about them is their "glow". Once charged, they become like little Christmas lights in the dark. One other thing... I like to apply a coat of clear nail polish to the jigs and let them dry before using. It toughens the finish and makes it last longer. As for the kit you're looking at, I believe it's great deal for the price. P. S. I do tip my jigs with bait or plastic.
Please let us know how they work. Sound really interesting.
Bob
Thank you. Did the clear nail polish have an effect on the glow? Years ago I made glow in the dark soft plastic lures but I have never had glow jigheads.Quote:
Originally Posted by P-row
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Ship .... no the nail polish does not effect the glow. Pretty sure you could make your own GITD jigs. There is GITD nail polish but I haven't bought any yet but have looked into it along with unpainted tungsten jigs.
Actually I have some glow in the dark nail polish for this I bought couple of years back from Claire’s. They’ve changed the packaging since then though.
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glow jigs seem to work ok , not sure if they are better than a regular jig though , tested them back when , might have been better than the not glowing jigs , mine were typically in the body and not the jighead .....interesting
One thing about glow jigs is that the paint they use now glows brighter and longer than the early ones.
UPDATE: July 23, 2023
I did my research and the homework showed me that I may as well make my own. I know how to solder lures so I did. I soldered some in a #10 size gold hook and I soldered some in a #4 size gold hook. I painted them with Chartreuse and Orange powder paint. Did some in pink and I did some in a white creme color. These will work for me. I welcome more comments.
Mike
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Looks good Mike. Is that glow paint?
Nice looking jigs there, Ship.
Very nice Ship..... love the pattern on them!
Use rosin solder, gold hooks, and tin shells.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCG1
2/3 glow chartreuse 1/3 regular chartreuse
Extra teaspoon glow powder
2/3 orange powder 1/3 glow powder
Separate containers for each powder. Shake well.
Handle teardrop lures with forceps. Apply powder with butter knife.
Use the tip of a small knitting needle for eyes and stripes.
Coat with clear fingernail polish.
How about a picture of your jigs and your plastics glowing to compare them?
The plastic lures glow so much better. The teardrops not so much but that is ok. I will just fish them in daylight under my slip float. These are my glow jigs..Quote:
Originally Posted by MCG1
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The final step is to put a little Marabou hair on the end of the teardrops. They should catch Crappie and White Bass. The smaller ones will catch a ton of Bluegill and Shellcrackers. Here is a quick video of what I did.
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https://youtu.be/2YdCwGtHb3I