Thread: jig eyes

Ebay or Amazon

Ebay

Depends.

There is a supplier on EBay, and he has good prices but shipping takes a month or so. Their eyes come in bulk numbers, and look nice, but the adhesive backing is poor. Some sheets I have they are falling off onto the floor and such. These are more for those folks that make a lot of jigs. Measurements are in millimeters.

The other end of the spectrum are eyes from Barlows, which cost more money but come much quicker….. and I have read accounts that they stick very well. Less frustration with eyes slipping off. Made in America I think. Measurements are in fractions of an inch.

Either way you have to glue them in place or do an overcoat of clear resin to ensure they remain on the jig head. I mention the two types of sellers as some folks want the ease of a sticky eye that stays put, and some do not care about chasing after a few loosies.

I saw Dragon Eyes on Amazon and they look really cool. Most of the sizes are too large, and they seem to only come in assortments of colors, not bunches of just one color.

At first I liked the overly large eye look to my jigs, but that can also cover up the paint on that entire side of the jig. Little eyes allow the paint to still be seen from the side, and are probably more realistic as far as eye sizes for little minnows and such.

You like to create things, and there are videos on how to make your own 3D eyes. I might try that some day myself. If you were just wanting a link to a supplier I can help find one for you if you know what you want.

Where I buy most my eyes. Looks like he currently isn’t selling. Every so often he takes a few weeks off. Check back.

https://www.ebay.com/str/lifeflyoutdoors

Best prices are gonna come from the 3D eyes purchased on EBay from China. Like stated the downside is it takes a month to get them. There many US selllers but the prices are not nearly as good as those sold in China. The advantage is you get them within a week. I use to use gel super glue to attach my eyes but found Sally Hanson hard as nails work just as well.

I believe there are a lot of folks in the US that get these cheaper eyes from china and resell them with mark up. My 2 cents.

Originally Posted by DrNip

Where I buy most my eyes. Looks like he currently isn’t selling. Every so often he takes a few weeks off. Check back.

https://www.ebay.com/str/lifeflyoutdoors

Thats where I buy mine from as well.

Originally Posted by DrNip

I believe there are a lot of folks in the US that get these cheaper eyes from china and resell them with mark up. My 2 cents.

I agree, they mark them up pretty good.

Thanks guys!