ifishutah Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Anyone know how to put together one of the "scrounger" heads? Just curious how that would be put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 lexan + epoxy + jighead = scrounger head. Good luck, you will need to experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassn81 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Pizza, the bill material is not Lexan, it is a soft flexible rubber. I just got TU to try to figure this out myself. I have some of the scrounger heads, LOVE THEM, but I dont like the hook size. Too small for the plastics I use on them. If someone has an idea as to what material and a source for the soft plastic bill I would appreciate it. You can see the bait at aaronmartenslures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 sorry about that, never seen one in person. I do like the idea of turning a soft plastic into a crankbait type lure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-mike- Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Ive made some using the transparent soft plastic drape stuff they have at cold storage facilities. I ring the head using modified fencing pliers and slide the "bill" on with some zap a gap to secure it in place. Ive never made any BIG ones, I think 1/4 oz. was as large as I went. I make them small enough to use those gulp minnows for crappie trolling. They like the combo, but honestly ya never know what gonna hit them- they swim great. My preference is the short shanked hook jigheads- lets more of the body of the minnow swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flabasspond Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hey Mike- what mold are you using for the jig? Thanks...Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagacious Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Pizza, the bill material is not Lexan, it is a soft flexible rubber. I just got TU to try to figure this out myself. I have some of the scrounger heads, LOVE THEM, but I dont like the hook size. Too small for the plastics I use on them. If someone has an idea as to what material and a source for the soft plastic bill I would appreciate it. ... Couldn't you punch/cut a dozen or more from a plastic coffee can lid? It's flexible but tough, and rigid enough to hold it's shape. I'd give that a try first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-mike- Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Couldn't you punch/cut a dozen or more from a plastic coffee can lid? It's flexible but tough, and rigid enough to hold it's shape. I'd give that a try first. Im guessin it would probly work just as well as anything else. The main reason, from what I gather, for the flexible "bill" is to limit hangups. So this or any other material would work, its just a matter of gettin it secured to the head. Flabaspond- I dont cast my own heads, I just use a generic Northland Fireball style jig that I get from a local shop. I like to use short shanks because it allows for more of the plastic to swim. Again, any jig head would probly work though. The key is a cross lock snap or even a split ring to allow it to swim freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 maybe someone should try to make them using lexan as a lip. It would give a more pronounced action than the current material they are using. I would think this would be better for many trailers, especially those that don't have a whole lot of "action" to begin with. For example, a zoom super fluke on a scrounger type head with lexan bill seems like it would work nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifishutah Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks a ton, this is just what i was after in starting this thread. Once you cut the groove in the head adding paint could really seal the deal for finicky clear water bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Anyone compare a gravedigger jig action to that of the scrounger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfpsr Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 i had just made the scrouge heads out of silicon rubber my friend got some plastic lids from tennis ball cans green lids work the best more thinner and fleckable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baitmaker01 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 maybe someone should try to make them using lexan as a lip. It would give a more pronounced action than the current material they are using. I would think this would be better for many trailers, especially those that don't have a whole lot of "action" to begin with. For example, a zoom super fluke on a scrounger type head with lexan bill seems like it would work nicely. Useing Lexan may be a problem since it has no give and if it doesn't give you may have a hooking problem( ) with the head I would use something soft so it will crush down on the bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagio Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Just made one out of a cap from a crystal light container. Works like a charm. Just used one of the collared shakey jigs. Used a 1/4 oz head, and for now a rubber jig skirt collar to hold it in place w/ a drop of glue. Be sure to put a split ring or something comparable to help impart the action. It'll wobble w/out but not as much. Tip-- used a smaller (don't know what size) colorado blade for the round end, then gave it a bit more width at the narrower end to allow for the hole to be cut. If it holds up to a fish, I JUST SAVED A TON of money cause those things are darn expensive. we'll see! Worked great in the tank though. Even my goldfish looked hungry.... or maybe they were just admiring the way it shook it's tail. I tried a coffee can lid, and it worked, but the bill didn't seem like it would hold up that well. The crystal light container lid was slightly more rigid but still flexible. I'll try and post some results once I get an open spot in the ice! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassinMaumee Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 you guys have pics of the ones you made? I am looking into trying this! I was also thinking of trying it with circuit board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Anderson Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 pics guys...post some pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) I think a do it tip up jig , worm nose jig or the shad style would work awesome because of the flat base you could glue the plastic disc right to the base or you could check out the stuff that Larry Dahlberg used to make his whopper plopper tail it was some kind of two part rubber that he molded Edited February 19, 2010 by ROWINGADUBAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Found this on you-tube Looks easy enough to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWSmith Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 I would think that this could be replicated fairly easily with a 3D printer using a medium soft 3D filament material. Scan one in to get the shape and dimensions into the software and print out a couple dozen at a time. Just a thought... Jim Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWSmith Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Wouldn't these give you much the same action? I know that making them is probably cheaper, but your time is worth something and if these work and aren't too expensive, it might be worth giving it a try. http://wigglefin.com/ActionDisc_detail.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
