Matt Moreau Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hello, We have a jig out here in N Cali called the Wadda Jig. I want to know what style head this is as i really like it and want to get a mold that resembles it. This link says it is an arkie stlye, but i think it is flatter on the bottom than a true arkie. Any suggestions would be great! www.tackletour.com/reviewtntwadda.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 The only difference I see is the hook is not a flat eye like most of the Arkie jigs made. But molds can be modified to fit almost any style hook. It does look wider though based on the picture. Other than that, it looks like a true Arky to me. But I've never heard of the maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Never actually seen one, but could it be a Do-it Sparkie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 How about a Hilt's (weedless) arky?????? Also Ament made precision custom arky molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man 26 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I vote a Joe Thomas Arkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 It looks like the Do-It Flippin Arky, it takes a 60 degree hook. Weedless Flipping Jig FLIP-3-AY TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 That is a Do-It mold. ARK-3-AFC. The head is wider than standard arkie head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 That is a Do-It mold. ARK-3-AFC. The head is wider than standard arkie head. If that was a ARK-3-AFC, then they modified it for a different hook. The ARK-3-AFC takes a flat eye hook. It could be it's sister an ARK-3-AY which has the 60 degree bend hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 It can be Gamakatsu Cobra Jig. I bought them from Netcraft. I painted them ( painting is ugly, but I'm learning ))) + Starflash skirt and jig was ready to fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-D Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=1480&CATID=59 This is that jig. The 12oz is a little wider than the 1/4 & 3/8oz (either one pictured)- I have poured thousands of these as they are my go to jig for bass (3/8oz) Big-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Wow... This is what makes this site great!!!! Thank you ALL! On another note what is the easiest way to paint them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I use powder paint, and epoxy the weedguard after the jig has been baked in a toaster oven.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ok bought the DO-IT ARKY from Barlows. Lets see how it looks! Thanks again for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 What that jig looks like is Bob Kornhousers old "Dee's Flippin Jig" that he manufactured under the R&B Tackle name. The orignal jig had a single Plastic Coated Sturgon Leader for a weedguard. This one has the fiber guard. The closest thing to that would be the Arkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Great, got the mold, now you need to figure what hooks to use. And hey all you old timers(?), I think its great to mention the makers of those classic lures and remember them with respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Ya... Im good friends with "Korny". It is similar but not quit the same. Ill see how i like this mold. I ordered Mustad because that seems to be the best hook for the money. I am going to get some of those Gamakatsu wid gaps though. Just want to puor a few first1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Korny is a good guy. We fished together in an old bass club many years ago. You will love that mold. I throw the arkie 75% of the time when jig fishin'. Rest of the time its the Football. Try the Owners and Gammi's, you wont be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdong Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I don't think that's anything more than the standard Arky style from Do-it. The newer style is with the flat eye but I would recommend the flat eye. I think it comes through cover better (I think you're using at delta?) and doesn't roll as much coming through/over tules. Flat eye in my own opinion is a better design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
