Nice tip. I used to flatten them there split shot onto a hook using a hammer and anvil some 50 years ago.
Here is a tip I picked up off another site. Thought it to be an interesting idea. Pop
I make aspirin jigs by crimping splitshot onto jig hooks.....this is an inexpensive way to make the jigs. I start by squeezing from underneath to position the shot on the hook, then squeeze from the top down with the pliars to shut and seal the seam. I then use powder paint to finish the head. After curing in the oven, the paint holds the splitshot shut. Have never flunk a shot off the hook and can vary the weights by using different size shot. New innovation....use some Bass Pro Shops Clam Shot...it's an oval splitshot and when compressed, makes a nice minnow shaped head for FnF and Swim Jigs too. Been using 1/0 Eagle Claw jighooks with the number 5 Clam shot, both from BPS.
Nice tip. I used to flatten them there split shot onto a hook using a hammer and anvil some 50 years ago.
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Nice tip! And so simple!!! Gotta try this one!