pouring my own tuna jigs

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Originally Posted by AT Grimaldi

hello all.

So I have about 30 different molds for sinkers and jigs. All different sizes.

Normally I pour them, powder coat them, bake them and then finish them on the fly tying vise. In the past I have used duratin Mustad hooks and have never had an issue with rust or straightening hooks. I have also never hooked into a tuna with one.

I have a few questions, and would be willing to host a small tuna jig pouring day if people are interested. BYOHL (bring your own hooks and lead). I have everything else we would need.

1. What shapes would be best for casting to tuna with hogy's, sluggos etc in mind?

2. What variety of jig weights should I have on board?

3. Any color preferences? White seems to be a KISS solution, but I have all sorts of powder paint.

4. Lastly, and most importantly, will these Mustad Duratin hooks cut it or should I go up to the Owner Jig hooks and have a separate jig box just for tuna?

thanks for any advice or suggestions. If you are interested in pouring some with me, send a PM.

- ATG

1. What ever heads that match the dia. of the plastics. I'm a big fan
of the Ronz head.

2. 2 to 4 oz heads.

3. white and silver

4. Owner Offshore or Gamy's, go with the strongest hook possible.