Assist Hooks

[Johnboy]

Tuesday we went out for some bottom bumping. Because of various reasons we have not been out in a couple of months. When I broke out our Butterfly jigs, I was surprised to find that most of the hooks were heavily rusted. Only a few were usable. Since it looks as if I'll need to replace most all of them, I thought that I'd try to make my own. I'd welcome any suggestions and help for supplies and tips on techniques.

Thanks,
John

[Jiggin Junkie]

you can get the assist cord. IM me if you need a source. I use Mustad Ultra point 8/0 non offset hooks and on aps you can get a rigging needle for making them.

[kilsong]

If you don't have heavy Kevla cord, use heavy mono leader line with crimps. They are as good as Kevla and are much cheaper. You also can add plastic color tube over the mono lines.

[Sea Draggin]

There are a lot of videos on youtube on how to make them. I also carry both the heavy and the feather hooks on my site.

Eastern Tackle Hooks

Eastern Tackle Feather Hooks

[DEEP DEFIANCE]

whats the test of the Kevla cord for A typical tuna jig?and where would I purchase kevla cord?thanks

[kilsong]

whats the test of the Kevla cord for A typical tuna jig?and where would I purchase kevla cord?thanks

Mike, you don't need Kevla cord as Gamatatsu siwash hook with 350 lbs swievel is much stronger than Kevla cord. If you insist I'll bring Kevla cord.

[DEEP DEFIANCE]

Are you the maker of the Blue water candy Jag?I just for the first time went on your website.Real nice stuff!I just picked up 3 from chasin tails in atlantic beach,while I was there last week!

[Jesse Lockowitz]

Are you the maker of the Blue water candy Jag?I just for the first time went on your website.Real nice stuff!I just picked up 3 from chasin tails in atlantic beach,while I was there last week!

try and find a local hobby shop, or a kite flying shop of some sort, they have kevlar and heavy dacron lines for sale by the foot. lowes/home depot should have some diff color shrink tubes.



Jesse

[DEEP DEFIANCE]

When are you off to panama?ill try to ask some questions while your gone so you dont interupt my training of thought!LOL ps.I will be sure to stop up to your shop after you get back from panama!hopefully before or after my promised COD trip with you!

[DEEP DEFIANCE]

try and find a local hobby shop, or a kite flying shop of some sort, they have kevlar and heavy dacron lines for sale by the foot. lowes/home depot should have some diff color shrink tubes.



Jesse

Are we talking about kevla or Kevlar if it is Kevlar I have tons of it!Kil said Kevla cord so I assumed it was some sort of different material.What pound kevlar do you recommend then?