Great video Mustache. Baking the jigs out does make them more durable in most cases. I shoot docks a lot and when doing so I see no difference on how the paint holds up. In others words it doesn't because when shooting docks the jig head is going to beaten to death. I have found that after painting them, I stead of the bake out I coat or should I say I brush on Devcon 2 part epoxy. Although this dies improve the toughness of the jig in rocks there is still not much difference when shooting docks. I sometimes use UV cure on the heads and it seems to be just as strong as if you bake them them out. It also is very useful when applying 3D eyes. Thanks for sharing.
Obviously you are extremely talented . Your jigs are creative and beautiful. However, this technique of heating a jig head with a lighter will be used only until melted lead drops on your fingers for the first time. Please use one of the safer methods of heating a lead jig head.
I definitely agree. I’ll have to make an updated video. This is the method I’ve used for 10 years without a problem, but you never know when it could go wrong. Thanks!
Great video Mustache. Baking the jigs out does make them more durable in most cases. I shoot docks a lot and when doing so I see no difference on how the paint holds up. In others words it doesn't because when shooting docks the jig head is going to beaten to death. I have found that after painting them, I stead of the bake out I coat or should I say I brush on Devcon 2 part epoxy. Although this dies improve the toughness of the jig in rocks there is still not much difference when shooting docks. I sometimes use UV cure on the heads and it seems to be just as strong as if you bake them them out. It also is very useful when applying 3D eyes. Thanks for sharing.
This is so interesting. Had no idea. Figured you either purchased them already painted or used an airbrush with enamel paint.
Have you had a chance to try out Stardust paints? Curious to hear your opinion on them verses Pro-Tec
I haven’t tried them. I’ll have to do that
Where do you get those jigheads? Do you make them?
I buy them on ebay
get a good heat gun(not from harbor freight), it'll make it 10x more enjoyable and faster.
Obviously you are extremely talented . Your jigs are creative and beautiful. However, this technique of heating a jig head with a lighter will be used only until melted lead drops on your fingers for the first time. Please use one of the safer methods of heating a lead jig head.
I definitely agree. I’ll have to make an updated video. This is the method I’ve used for 10 years without a problem, but you never know when it could go wrong. Thanks!