01-31-2004, 12:00 PM
[blue][size 1]Don't get nervous, X. We would never suggest you try casting the "double-ender" jig...with hooks fore and aft. That is strictly for vertical presentations...either through the ice or from a boat or float tube. There are times when the fish smack the jig head on, and those front hooks get more solid hookups.[/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]As far as the trailing hook, think about using wire, not welding. A .020 stainless wire extension can be easily wrapped onto the shank of the jig hook before "dressing it" with the feathers or fur. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I have attached a pic of one of my "spinner butt" jigs that includes a small spinner blade at the rear. That could just as well be a hook...single or treble.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]If you have never worked with wire, it can be "interesting" to learn the little tricks. I do not have any of my famous "writeups" on that subject, but I can put together a quick one, with some pics, if you would like to introduce some wire rigs into your own line of custom jigs. The wire is cheap, and you only need a couple of inexpensive tools to make loops and cut the wire properly.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I really think the wire idea would be a lot easier and offer greater options than custom making hooks or resorting to welding or soldering. And, it is almost impossible to find "trailer hooks" in sizes smaller than 1/0. These are the hooks with the large eye, for hooking onto the back of bass jigs, spinnerbaits or buzzbaits. That's what I had in my pic. You would probably want something a lot smaller, and you can use whatever size you want on wire.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]By the way, a heavy piece of mono would probably work just as well as the wire, for your needs. You would just pretie the hook you wanted, then fit the mono to the right length and wrap it down on the shank. Once the trailer hook mono is anchored, you finish the jig. I can make a couple of prototypes for you if you like.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]As far as the trailing hook, think about using wire, not welding. A .020 stainless wire extension can be easily wrapped onto the shank of the jig hook before "dressing it" with the feathers or fur. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I have attached a pic of one of my "spinner butt" jigs that includes a small spinner blade at the rear. That could just as well be a hook...single or treble.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]If you have never worked with wire, it can be "interesting" to learn the little tricks. I do not have any of my famous "writeups" on that subject, but I can put together a quick one, with some pics, if you would like to introduce some wire rigs into your own line of custom jigs. The wire is cheap, and you only need a couple of inexpensive tools to make loops and cut the wire properly.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I really think the wire idea would be a lot easier and offer greater options than custom making hooks or resorting to welding or soldering. And, it is almost impossible to find "trailer hooks" in sizes smaller than 1/0. These are the hooks with the large eye, for hooking onto the back of bass jigs, spinnerbaits or buzzbaits. That's what I had in my pic. You would probably want something a lot smaller, and you can use whatever size you want on wire.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]By the way, a heavy piece of mono would probably work just as well as the wire, for your needs. You would just pretie the hook you wanted, then fit the mono to the right length and wrap it down on the shank. Once the trailer hook mono is anchored, you finish the jig. I can make a couple of prototypes for you if you like.[/size][/#0000ff]
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