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Is it possible to find a 1/32 plain ball head jig with a #4 hook that actually weighs 1/32? I realize it's the mold that makes the jig, but after a dozen online jig makers, I haven't found 1 that makes a 1/32 that is true by weight. The 1/32 weights I've been receiving are usually upwards of 1/40 plus. A few are nailing the 1/24 weight but can't find anyone that can nail the 1/32
My first question is "why" does it have to be exactly that accurate in weight ??
And if there is a reason, the 1/40oz are too light ... but the 1/24oz could be shaved/sanded down to hit the 1/32oz weight. I assume you have a scale that can measure these weights that accurately.
I use a scale that measure my powdered meds I take and it is pretty accurate. You're correct about the sanding part but I'm stubborn and have hard time believing a 1/32 can't be made closer to spec. I dock shoot a lot and the 1/32 weight gives me the best of both worlds regarding fall rate and distance with the plastics use.
I’d imagine that different hooks weight different and the lead mix would weigh slightly different too. I wouldn’t think that little of difference in weight would affect it that much though. Wouldn’t your plastics change the fall rate too?
Understood !!Quote:
Originally Posted by G48
However, I doubt any mfg'r is going to be that concerned about being "exact" in their weight measurements. I even looked for (high end) Japanese made jigs, thinking they do tend to take more care in providing more exact measurements in their fishing equipment items ... and measure in grams, not ounces ... so you'd be looking for a jig weight of 0.886gms.
I don't know if the tungsten jig weights are more accurate than the lead jigs, but you might want to check on those.
Thanks for the observations/suggestions guys. I will explore the tungsten jigs.. didn't think about that option. I had an online supplier who was nailing the 1/32 ounce weight ball head/no collar with #4 hard hook using a 1/24 Jacob's mold. Unfotunately, he retired and a couple other guys took over. They changed the mold brands and no longer use the Jacob's. I gave them a shot at it and ordered some 1/24's thinking I would get the 1/32 weight but they turned out to be true 1/24 weight. So, with that deduction I thought I would order the 1/32. They ended up with 1/40 weight. Since I have plenty of hooks now, I will make them work.
I might have some i could spare, i will check tomorrow. Probably dont have a ton though
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The .0315 oz reading is the 1/24 Jacob's mold and the .0254 oz is the 1/32 I just got
Mighty kind of you to offer Kevin, my recent orders have supplied me fairly well...I should go through these 1st I think. Just my experience with lighter/heavier weights (other than 1/32) on my lake I fish has told me what weight works best with the plastics I use that give me the best success.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin22
Just my preference but only use 1/8 and 1/4. Too hard to get a tiny jig to sink fast enough in any depth! Guess you may have
a reason for being so picky about 1/32 weight?
Confidence catches more fish than any lureQuote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
I dock shoot a lot with depths of 12-13 feet on the end, all the way up to 1' near the bank. The 1/32 weight gives me the best fall rate and distance on average, which the fish prefer, so I don't have to adjust jig size or plastic size often. The majority of the crappie I catch under these docks are suspended most of the time, and if I use a heavier jig, it tends to fall to quick thru them, forcing me to reel too fast for them. If I don't reel fast enough, I end up getting tagged by catfish closer to the bottom. I do fish the bigger jigs open water fishing tho. My supplier emailed me and said he was sending me a new batch of jigs at no charge that he thinks will fit my request. Good business right there.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
Not to correct you nor do I’m any expert just want to add comment from my experience.
First of all, Jig mold a lot of them made some where overseas where the use metric gram not ounce and oftentimes they don’t calculate hook weight into calculation. Jig I bought here i usually trim bait keeper out to get down the weight and to use my DIY bait keeper.
Secondly jig weight not only thing that effect rate of fall. The shape of plastic like paddle tail, curly tail and straight tail will have different ROF and will react differently at steady retrieve. Line type and size also effect ROF. I cast a lot to bank where start off only a foot depth, I can work the shallow better with super line like Nanofil compare to braid (Nanofil is super light and super buoyancy. When i vertical jigging from dock I prefer braid where line and lure sink faster.
just my .02 might not help you anything just a thought.
Update...supplier sent me a test batch at no charge with a sticky attached saying they used a mold with a wire keeper on the 1st batch. The new mold nailed the weight. He is sending me the rest of what I orginally ordered at no charge