[Gamakatsu released a 30 degree hook]

No problem man.   I have been pouring alot lately and I have boxes of hooks all over my workbench, so it was easy access.

[Gamakatsu released a 30 degree hook]

Rustedhook, I have never had the point roll over on the Owner SB hook.  It may need to be touched up after using around rocks alot, but not any more than other premium hooks.

[Gamakatsu released a 30 degree hook]

I feel the same Cadman.  Funny that they would "separate themselves" from other companies with something negative though,  lol.  

Rustedhook, I have been using the Owner 4/0 Spinnerbait hook in my Spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits for over 20 yeras and love them.  They are actually a bit larger than most companies 4/0 hooks for this purpose.

I am possibly going to design my Chatterbaits around this hook also.

[Gamakatsu released a 30 degree hook]

I received my 5/0 Gami 345's today.  While the are the standard, superior Gamakatsu strength and sharpness, I was slightly disappointed in the size.  They are def smaller than the Mustad 32886 5/0 hook and almost have a slightly bent out gap/point.  The bend is not really noticeable until you hold it up next to the mustad.  

I am really hoping to use this hook in liu of the Mustad, I just wish the 5/0 was bigger or hope they will make a 6/0 version.

Here are some pics.  The pics that have 2 hooks have the Gami 5/0 next to the Mustad 5/0. The Gami is the smaller one.  The single hook pics are the Gami.

[eyelet getting covered with lead...argh]

Great idea for a less permanent fix...the high temp silicone.  I have used rock putty for mine, which is easier to alter than the JB weld, but I like the silicone idea, because it will accept different sized hook-eyes...not just the size you alter it too.  Thanks.

[New Steel on Owner 5304's ?]

I have been putting the 5304 and 5313's in my jigs for about 20 years, in many of the sizes.  This is the first time I have received any of these Black Chrome style. I'm not complaining, I like it.  The finish will probably hold up longer.  I just didn't now if that was how they are all going to be, moving forward and the old stock has to sell out first, or what.

[New Steel on Owner 5304's ?]

Thanks.  I like it.  Less chance for rust.

[New Steel on Owner 5304's ?]

Hey guys, maybe I did not hear about this and it's old news, but have any of you seen the new steel, Owner is using on the 5304 Deep Throat Jig hooks?  

I received some 5/0 from Barlows, and instead of the standard Black Steel they have always used, these were a shinier Black Nickle.

[Do-It Brush Jig as Flip/Punch jig]

21xdc, thanks for posting that.  I have this mold in the 1/4-1/2 oz sizes, but I did not know they had it available in these larger sizes.  I may have to try this one out.   

Thanks again.

[Do-It Brush Jig as Flip/Punch jig]

Thanks SJ.  I have contemplated the Snootie many times however, here in Nor Cal we fish areas where the weeds won't even let a 3/4 through.  Sometimes we are tossing the 1+oz weight up in the air to penetrate.   I have some molds that will let me pitch pockets and sparse weeds.  Am looking for something specifically 1 and 1+ oz sized heads for grass.   Thanks for your reply.

[Do-It Brush Jig as Flip/Punch jig]

Is anyone using the Do-It, Weedless Brush Jig, in the 5/8 - 1 oz sizes as a Flip or Punch Jig?  There are very few 1 oz sized weedless jig molds on the market and I was wondering how well this bait can "punch" or penetrate thick weed cover.  

Is anyone using it this way and what are your thoughts?

Thanks

[Tutorial Herring Head Underspin Variant]

Awesome idea, thanks.  I have been debating on what to substitute for this one.  How is the wire diameter on the Spoon wire?  It appears a bit thinner.  Have you noticed it bending easier?  Even if it does, I guess that's beer than it popping out of the head, if it can be bent back wit hout breaking.

[Pic of (2) 90°Jig hooks]

HI guys.  If anyone has both of these (2) 90° Jig hooks, can you please post a pic of them side by side for size comparrison?  

7/0 Gamakatsu 604

6/0 Mustad 32746 NPBN

Thanks!

[lead Jig Eye Adhesive]

I do a top coat of Envirotex lite.  You don't need to do the whole head, just coat out beyond the eyes about a 1/2".  

[Barlows Powder Paint]

Has anyone tried the Barlows Powder Paint in the 1 pound containers?  How is it?  Is it smooth or clumpy?  They mention on the site that the colors are not the same as the name brands.  How is the Brown, is it super dark or more coco color. Pic if possible?

[same size multi cavity jig mold?]

Great idea Bob.

[Gami 604 Jig Hook, undersized?]

Ok, thanks.  That's what I thought.  I have always been a big Owner Fan.  Almost all my baits have owners in them.  I just got the new Underspin mold and wanted to start with the recommended hooks.  Guess I will be modifying this mold like all my others lol.  Thanks Cad.

[Gami 604 Jig Hook, undersized?]

Awesome, thanks Cadman.  I will check them tonight.  Do they seem undersized to you.  I mean does the 5/0 appear to you to be similar to other 5/0 90° Jig Hooks in your opinion?

[Gami 604 Jig Hook, undersized?]

Hey guys, I received my first order of Gami 604, 90° Jig hooks from Barlows.  They seem very small for the sizes I ordered.  Either that or maybe mislabeled.  They fit perfectly in the appropriate slots in my new Do It Underspin mold, but man they are sized small.  If anyone has the 5/0 or 4/0 can you measure the gap (point to shaft) and let me know please?  I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Brent

[same size multi cavity jig mold?]

Yes 3/4 and even 1oz.  LPO sells the premade heads in these sizes and I may have to buy a few to make a mold (for my personal use) but I really want to pour quantities.

[Weedguards Revisited]

I understand how that would be helpful.  However, thay also get spread out the other directions (toward hook eye and hook point)  and tend to stay that way.  They are decent, but the ones I always got from Janns and other places did not have this issue so much.

[Weedguards Revisited]

I have bee using the fishingskirts.com weedguards in the last 500-600 jigs I have made.  I do not pour them in, I use the pin.  I powder coat, bake, then glue in the guard.  I love the consistency of the solid base.  The one main drawback I have found in them, is the memory they have.  They do not do a very good job of returning to their normal shape after catching a fish.  They get spread out and bent very easily and tend to stay that way.  So for me, the jury is still out.

[same size multi cavity jig mold?]

I would like this also.  Let me know if you find it.

[Heavier Arky Jig Mold]

Any word if Bait Junky is going to do a 1oz ?

[Heavier Arky Jig Mold]

Cadman, I have been searching for a long time too. 3/4 & 1oz would be great. Ya paying $45 plus ship for 1 cavity is a bit of a rip. Been contemplating making a 2 piece mold from Water Putty, but they are not all that great and I hate cleaning up the flash afterward. I will be watching to see what pops up on this one.