| HOW TO MAKE AND CAST WEEDLESS JIG HEADS |
| All Weedless Do-It jig molds
will accept fiberguards. Some molds will also accept Y guards. Check the
individual mold to confirm the size and style of weedguards that will
work with your mold. |
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Y guards and fiberguards may be cast into
the jig head with the hook while pouring. The molten lead will slightly
melt the plastic before it hardens in the cavity. Always place the
weedguard base into the cavity as far as possible without blocking the
hook. This insures the weedguard will be locked in place. |
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WHY USE BASEPINS?
Some molds are furnished with insert pins (base hole pins) for those who
prefer to glue the weedguard into the head after painting. To mold a
base hole, the pin must be positioned in the mold with the hook and then
cast. The reusable base hole pin can then be carefully removed using
pliers. Do not use your fingers! The hook point is very close to the
pin and injury could result.
Using
base pins allows you paint and skirt
your lure without having a weedguard in the way. After the lure
is complete, you can easily epoxy the weedguard in place. For production
purposes, extra basepins are sold separately. |
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All of our weedless jig molds accept
basepins EXCEPT RVB-5-AF, FBW-4-AF, and RVB-6-1632. Weedguards must be
cast into these molds. |
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