Thread: Mule Jigs

Originally Posted by z520tom

On the smaller hooks I cut the keeper wire in half to get to be in the right place on the hook shaft. You probably do that too. Enjoy your threads.

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For the Gekkabijin 1.5 g jigs I didn't have to, because they have a 6# hook and I use bigger plastic, but... yes, if I do some 1/64 jigs it looks like i'll have to snip off the end to make it fit right.

6/0 uni thread and some crazy glue.

Originally Posted by BobC

Hey Tom, what did you use to attach the keeper? It looks like black tape?
thx
Bob

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Originally Posted by z520tom

6/0 uni thread and some crazy glue.

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Do you first make a wrap on the jig first, and then lay the keeper on top, and wrap both together? I do that thinking it will provide a better grip.

Some 20 gauge brass wire and flat nosed pliers make these really quickly, easily and quite a bit cheaper than buying the pre made retainers.

I can knock out about 200 an hour for less that a penny a piece.

I lay a wrap bed of thread down first, then tie on the wire keeper and wrap completely over it. A couple drops of super glue to seal the threads and it’s done. I use a 70 denier UTC thread, not sure how that compares in size to other size nominations.

Originally Posted by Yodie

Some 20 gauge brass wire and flat nosed pliers make these really quickly, easily and quite a bit cheaper than buying the pre made retainers.

I can knock out about 200 an hour for less that a penny a piece.

I lay a wrap bed of thread down first, then tie on the wire keeper and wrap completely over it. A couple drops of super glue to seal the threads and it’s done. I use a 70 denier UTC thread, not sure how that compares in size to other size nominations.

Ok,but doesn't the 20 gauge brass wire add to the weight of the jig?

I can weigh it, but a 1/2 inch piece of this wire isn’t going to add anything worth noting.

They fit great.

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Yes. First wrap on shaft and second and third wrap on keeper. Also do a couple of reverse wraps on the barb end to lock it good.

Originally Posted by Techno2000

Do you first make a wrap on the jig first, and then lay the keeper on top, and wrap both together? I do that thinking it will provide a better grip.

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