That length is just one reason I don't like the #2 Sickles and I even have some jigs with them in them, but only 1/8 and 1/4. So you need someone that pours and knows his stuff! I do not know squat about pouring so can't help with that part. Just a personal thing for me and just feel the hook is so much larger than needed for me anyway! Maybe the 1/4 Oz jig heads are better suited for that hook and at least the large head takes up some of the extra shank length.
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