CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Sigh, I feel like I'm asking a newbie question here. What's the biggest single piece jig hooks you know of that are readily available? So far the biggest I have found is the Mustad 10/0 32824. I know I can go to a split design with a separate hook and eyelet, but I would really like to know if there are bigger one piece jig hook options out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I believe bigger than 10/0, start looking at saltwater stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I am more than happy to look at saltwater stuff. Where do I look? The larger saltwater jigs I have noticed used a separate hook and eyelet. I've made molds that way myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I make some pretty big jigs all the way to 48oz. But I don't carry any jig hooks over an 8/0 iirc. My bigger molds all require a separate eyelet. I actually prefer the bigger molds that way anyway. I'll have to look at the vendors I use for something bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I see VMC makes their Barbarian hook in a 12/0. https://vmcpeche.com/products/barbarian-jig-90° 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Kasilofchrisn said: I see VMC makes their Barbarian hook in a 12/0. https://vmcpeche.com/products/barbarian-jig-90° Thanks. For some reason I never think to check VMC. I'll have to order some and see what I think. If you run across anything else, do please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I just saw they have an extra wide gap jig hook in the larger sizes some folks have been looking for too. Upto 13/0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 If you guys are fishing for bass with these can I come along? Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Munkin said: If you guys are fishing for bass with these can I come along? Allen If you get to go, take lots of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Munkin can't even catch a bass on a Chatterbait... I doubt he needs a camera. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) Bass? I'm using em for crappie! Just kidding. I use them in the saltwater here in Alaska. Here's a pic of some of the fish we caught last summer. My biggest was only 50# but we had one on the boat that went ~130# Edited March 21, 2021 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) RED BASS Edited March 21, 2021 by 21xdc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 8:51 AM, 21xdc said: Munkin can't even catch a bass on a Chatterbait... I doubt he needs a camera. LOL I am going to catch one this year even if I have to snag it! Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 3/17/2021 at 1:27 PM, Kasilofchrisn said: I see VMC makes their Barbarian hook in a 12/0. https://vmcpeche.com/products/barbarian-jig-90° Any idea who stocks them? Only sources I found on a quick check where in Europe. 7150 or 5150. Either would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 40 minutes ago, CNC Molds N Stuff said: Any idea who stocks them? Only sources I found on a quick check where in Europe. 7150 or 5150. Either would do. Mike Iaconelli is sponsored by VMC, and he has a website. You might try posting about those hooks there. https://mikeiaconelli.com/?fbclid=IwAR3vwz9mLw9uZi8GGxtrGgcqaELU1j3Hf2q--buWbuCRDOMR6uTrA88i7i4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 I would call Shortys hooks.. I bet they can order the VMC's for you.... I have ordered stuff from them not offered in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 I will probably check those sources, but I don't want to develop a mold for hardware that isn't readily available. I'm back to looking at a split hook system. Maybe a Mustad 3407 and barbell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Shortys sells in bulk.... 1000 min... Cheap prices. Get what you need and your all set. To me, The special orders are pretty fast. Just order before you need them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 16 hours ago, CNC Molds N Stuff said: Any idea who stocks them? Only sources I found on a quick check where in Europe. 7150 or 5150. Either would do. Sorry, but no I don't. I simply found them via a google search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 hours ago, 21xdc said: Shortys sells in bulk.... 1000 min... Cheap prices. Get what you need and your all set. To me, The special orders are pretty fast. Just order before you need them... Thanks, but I don't sell baits. I only need enough to develop and test the mold. End users of the molds will want readily accessible hardware. Not special order hardware. I do not want to stock and retail a hook. My money is better spent on new machinery and raw stock. I contacted Captain Hooks with purchase enquires before, and received no response. I can try again, but I don't want mold users to have to make special orders to use the mold. Mustad has always been good to work with, so if I can't easily get exactly the hook I want they are usually my fall back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Kasilofchrisn said: Sorry, but no I don't. I simply found them via a google search. I appreciate it. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 It seems like a lot of places sell the VMC 7150 just not in a size above 8/0. While they might be able to special order them that puts them back into the not readily available category. I'd like to think there would be more of a market for such a hook but I'm guessing the manufacturers know more about this than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 Yep. Pretty much what I found. I can atleast get the 32824 from Mustad upto its max size of 10/0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...