Great, informative video. I’ve found that when I’ve had to spray paint jigs outdoors I’ll hang the jigs inside of a big cardboard box with 1 side removed. It helps prevent wind and dirt messing with the jig and contains the overspray and stops everywhere getting painted.
Thank you Billy for that incredibly informative video, I'm definitely going to be having a go at that. I'd love to go down the membership route so that I don't miss a single upload but, the pension only goes so far. Ho, hum. I really do appreciate you sharing your hard earned skill with us all. Well done that man. 👍
I started making my own feathers and pike flies last year with sale rail and clearance materials I bought from various local and online stores. After an initial outlay of about £50, including a vice and a heat gun, I made 100 three hook mackie traces, and around 30 single flies/lures in a week. I still have more than half of what I bought, and most of what I made. After a quick calculation, and some numbers I pulled out of my arse, I think it works out to around 10p in materials for each one. I over engineered them, and made them way more elaborate than neccessary, but if I had just made basic feathers tied to a hook lures, then it would have worked out at around 2p each. I didn't include the cost of the line, because I have about 2 miles of it on various spools in my tackle cupboard. it's pennies a metre anyway. It can be time consuming and a bit dull, but I have at least 3 seasons worth of rigs for very little money.
A couple of days ago I was thinking . Where is Billy? Glad to see You back. I have these downtimes aswell. There will be hooks , lines ets in the whole house My girlfriend geds complete bananas.😂
Great video mate. I bet it took a good few failures and lots of tweaks to get to that lovely final result. Nice to share your expertise with everyone and lets face it tackle is bloody expensive, particularly when it can be lost to difficult ground so easily... Thanks for sharing buddy 😊
Great off season job to do!! Nearding with gear and optimize boxes, Lubing reels, cleaning rods and so on… In that Way we feel great prepping for the Bonanza 😎Wich is a part of fishing🎣
Do you think it would be possible to press the foil onto a lure like a toby or would it be too curved for those heat pads to conform to? The silver/copper tobys are expensive theae days as they dont make them anymore.
You can foil any lure, so long as it is smooth enough! But since they come with a nice finish normally! it seems a little like gilding a lily. On the other hand if they have already been, used and look tired. It is a nice way to refresh some old ones.
@Billyfishing_watch I guess I'll give it a bash and find out, it's £4 for a silver or copper but a silver/copper is £20-40, so we'll worth buying some foil to experiment with 👍
Thanks Billy. You are not shy to spread your knowledge. I bet I will screw it all up when I try even after your expert guidance. However, I am going to ask you, how do you cast your jigs? Have you done a video on that?
Hi Garrie. No I do not have a video on that. But it is exactly the same as making lead weights. I made a member's post today with all the links you will need to get started. Don't worry about messing it up everybody does the first few times. Thanks brother 😁👌
No, I think old car batteries would be a mistake! It sounds a little dangerous. Old wheel weights are the answer. Fry your local mechanic or tire center. Thanks brother 👌
I have tried 2 component epoxy resin to _cold_ transfer my foils. It did work. I have an epoxy resin that cures in 20 hours and when it is like 6 hours past (I mean when it is in the form of honey) I sticked the foils for transfer.
Very interesting video! Thank you Billy for sharing your knowledge as always (valuable all over the world). 😚Im actually launching a serious fishing brand, primarly focusing on Lines (braid x4, X8, mono, fluoro), 2nd brand is alll jigs, 3rd brand is apparels and all needed tools for fishing in confort! Its the start of that venture, no assurance if it will go well or fail, if it works, i promise you 100% free jigs fast/slow, any colors, any gr (from 20g to 200g) direct to your house! With 0 conditions, you can talk about it or trash it, you can even never talk about it :D, guaranted! Captain HayaMaru cover you! Its a public statement. No need to promo or say this or that, or even doing a video on it, you do you and thats why i love you Billly! The bear is not killed, i cant sell you the fur now! The best for the next 🤗😚😘I really hoepe i goeas well on my side to provide you my promise! (you would even design it if you want and $$ ^^) 🤫
im drunk, went far, but serious in my comment! Wait and see if i have enought support to launch this brand! Im sure youll love thoses afordable quality products! If not, say it out loud! High Quality and just under average price is our main goal. Im talking about nothing available right now, but will evolve in the following weeks (chinese years and Trump tariff disrupted me for the 1st month of 2025), ill get back to you when its written in stone! 😍
I absolutely love your home jig factory 🤘 Thanks for sharing your experience Billy!
Anytime brother, thanks ✊
Nice to see you back man!
Thanks brother 👌
Very good. Love the tough love approach it does make me laugh well done billy.
Thanks Tim, glad you liked it Brother 😁👌
Great, informative video. I’ve found that when I’ve had to spray paint jigs outdoors I’ll hang the jigs inside of a big cardboard box with 1 side removed. It helps prevent wind and dirt messing with the jig and contains the overspray and stops everywhere getting painted.
Absolutely! It was only for the cameras sake that I didn't film it. Thanks brother 👌
Thanks Billy! Excellent content as always. Solid info, great instructions. And I appreciate your humor😂
Thanks Rich, much appreciated Brother 😁👌
Great video Billy. Keep up the good work mate.👍
I sure will Chris, thanks brother 😁👌
Ok that's definitely the best jig making tutorial iv seen . Thanks billy
Thanks Gareth, much appreciated Brother 😁👌
Great video good job
Thanks Kenny, much appreciated 👌
Great vid!
Thanks brother 😁👌
Thanks Billy!
Anytime Stu, thanks Brother 😁👌
Awesome stuff mate , those jigs are very nice 👍👍🤠
Love it billy, can't beat catching fish on your home made jiggs,great informational video mate 👌👌👌
Thanks Junky, tight lines Brother 😁✊
Not just a pretty face fisherman jig maker cook whatever next . Cant wait to see where u go next on your epic journey . Goodluck brother
Thanks Gary, shouldn't be long now brother 😁👌
I have been looking forward to this all weekend!😊 Great info Billy, as always you're the best! Looking forward to ur coming cooking videos brother!❤😊
Thanks Dan. I aim to please! Tight lines Brother 😁👌
@Billyfishing_watch Aftet I sent that... All I wanted to say was tight lines brother!!! U r making me Crack up laughing!! YOU ARE THE BEST!
@Dan-xf4my thanks Brother 👌
Cheers Billy. May let my fingers have a wander on AliExpress tonight 😆
You and me, both! Thanks brother 😁👌
Cool video Billy! Next time we are in one place for a while I'd love to give it a try!
Great jig making video Billy, very informative
Thanks Dooza, glad you liked it Brother 😁👌
Very informative! No BS just your experience learning how to get it done!
Thanks brother 😁👌
Great informative video Billy I'm gonna give this a go this year il get some moulds
the man the legend .. thx Billy .. knowledge is power :)
Thanks brother 👌
Good to see you post again Billy!
Thanks brother 😁👌
Thank you Billy for that incredibly informative video, I'm definitely going to be having a go at that. I'd love to go down the membership route so that I don't miss a single upload but, the pension only goes so far. Ho, hum. I really do appreciate you sharing your hard earned skill with us all. Well done that man. 👍
Hi John. Don't worry about it, the content you already watch! Thanks brother, much appreciated 😁👌
I started making my own feathers and pike flies last year with sale rail and clearance materials I bought from various local and online stores. After an initial outlay of about £50, including a vice and a heat gun, I made 100 three hook mackie traces, and around 30 single flies/lures in a week. I still have more than half of what I bought, and most of what I made. After a quick calculation, and some numbers I pulled out of my arse, I think it works out to around 10p in materials for each one. I over engineered them, and made them way more elaborate than neccessary, but if I had just made basic feathers tied to a hook lures, then it would have worked out at around 2p each. I didn't include the cost of the line, because I have about 2 miles of it on various spools in my tackle cupboard. it's pennies a metre anyway. It can be time consuming and a bit dull, but I have at least 3 seasons worth of rigs for very little money.
That's what it's all about! Tight lines Brother 😁👌
A couple of days ago I was thinking . Where is Billy?
Glad to see You back.
I have these downtimes aswell.
There will be hooks , lines ets in the whole house
My girlfriend geds complete bananas.😂
Tell her to get lost 🤣 fishing is more important then being neat and tidy! Thanks Andreas, tight lines 😁👌
worth the wait :) let me know when your around in nordland/norge we can fish some really good spots
Thanks brother 😁👌
Great video mate. I bet it took a good few failures and lots of tweaks to get to that lovely final result. Nice to share your expertise with everyone and lets face it tackle is bloody expensive, particularly when it can be lost to difficult ground so easily...
Thanks for sharing buddy 😊
Thanks Gary. It really stings when you lose an expensive lure first cast. At least this way the pain is mitigated. Much appreciated Brother 😁👌
Great stuff Billy very informative 🤘🏻 off to Ali I go...😂
Hi Ciaran, I left a shopping list for you on the members post if you did not see it! Thanks, tight lines Brother 😁👌
Great off season job to do!!
Nearding with gear and optimize boxes, Lubing reels, cleaning rods and so on… In that Way we feel great prepping for the Bonanza 😎Wich is a part of fishing🎣
That's just the way it is! Downtime, means good times 😅 thanks Michael, much appreciated Brother 😁👌
Do you think it would be possible to press the foil onto a lure like a toby or would it be too curved for those heat pads to conform to?
The silver/copper tobys are expensive theae days as they dont make them anymore.
You can foil any lure, so long as it is smooth enough! But since they come with a nice finish normally! it seems a little like gilding a lily. On the other hand if they have already been, used and look tired. It is a nice way to refresh some old ones.
@Billyfishing_watch I guess I'll give it a bash and find out, it's £4 for a silver or copper but a silver/copper is £20-40, so we'll worth buying some foil to experiment with 👍
Thanks Billy. You are not shy to spread your knowledge. I bet I will screw it all up when I try even after your expert guidance. However, I am going to ask you, how do you cast your jigs? Have you done a video on that?
Hi Garrie. No I do not have a video on that. But it is exactly the same as making lead weights. I made a member's post today with all the links you will need to get started. Don't worry about messing it up everybody does the first few times. Thanks brother 😁👌
so how do you paint them again 🤔🤔😝
Just for you Matt! 🤣
@Billyfishing_watch Xlol
We've been waiting for it ! Thank you brother! But where do you get the lead for the jigs? Old car battery?)
No, I think old car batteries would be a mistake! It sounds a little dangerous. Old wheel weights are the answer. Fry your local mechanic or tire center. Thanks brother 👌
Evening billy, what type of melting gear do you use to melt and pour the lead
Cheers bud
I use a gas blow torch, and type of rocket stove I put together. To pour a use a Turkish coffee pot. Thanks brother 😁👌
I have tried 2 component epoxy resin to _cold_ transfer my foils. It did work. I have an epoxy resin that cures in 20 hours and when it is like 6 hours past (I mean when it is in the form of honey) I sticked the foils for transfer.
Nice 👌
Thanks Billy really helpful I am so going to make some but 30 grams would suit me better and then I'll stick it straight into a snag 😂
I'm pretty sure if you look on the back of savage gear lures, it says those exact words 🤣 thanks Jozse 😁👌
The biggest challenge is finding lead.
I think it all depends where you are!
Speak to a roofer
Very interesting video! Thank you Billy for sharing your knowledge as always (valuable all over the world). 😚Im actually launching a serious fishing brand, primarly focusing on Lines (braid x4, X8, mono, fluoro), 2nd brand is alll jigs, 3rd brand is apparels and all needed tools for fishing in confort! Its the start of that venture, no assurance if it will go well or fail, if it works, i promise you 100% free jigs fast/slow, any colors, any gr (from 20g to 200g) direct to your house! With 0 conditions, you can talk about it or trash it, you can even never talk about it :D, guaranted! Captain HayaMaru cover you! Its a public statement. No need to promo or say this or that, or even doing a video on it, you do you and thats why i love you Billly! The bear is not killed, i cant sell you the fur now! The best for the next 🤗😚😘I really hoepe i goeas well on my side to provide you my promise! (you would even design it if you want and $$ ^^) 🤫
im drunk, went far, but serious in my comment! Wait and see if i have enought support to launch this brand! Im sure youll love thoses afordable quality products! If not, say it out loud! High Quality and just under average price is our main goal. Im talking about nothing available right now, but will evolve in the following weeks (chinese years and Trump tariff disrupted me for the 1st month of 2025), ill get back to you when its written in stone! 😍
That sounds fantastic! Just send me an email when you're up and running. You will find the email on my channel page. Tidelines brother 😁👌
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Hey amigo ya te hacía invernando modo oso
The bear is awake 🤣
Doh jeez I have got shiny stuff all over my hands and face and for some reason my teeth are glowing 😟
I'm pretty sure you'll get the hang of it Dave, thanks Brother 👌
@Billyfishing_watch I will make another one ☺️