Making a TEENY-TINY Bladed Jig for Crappie!

[@timyoung6431]

Prayers for your wife's surgery & for a complete & full recovery!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate that Tim!

[@3HandsCustomTackle]

Love and prayers for Wendy and you as you prepare for the operation 🙏

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank you much Art - truly appreciated my friend.

[@TheArtisticAngler]

That color though! 👌💯 Hope all goes well with the surgery. Will be praying for your family!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx Kallen!

[@smalljaw]

Just fantastic!!! So sorry to hear about your wife Adam. Prayers headed her way, take care and God Bless my friend!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx Dan! May be tough for a bit but the payoff is sure to be worth it. Much appreciation!

[@jamesphillips2216]

Prayers for Wendy 🙏!! My wife is her second week of recovery for a labrum tear in her right hip!! Another great bait build, thanks for sharing!! 🙏🙏

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank you much James! No kidding on the tear… Wendy has that on top of the problematic hip - both right side. I hope your bride is doing well! Thx again my friend!

[@jamesphillips2216]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft thank you Adam, she’s getting better. Actually this was her second tear on the same hip labrum. The surgeon expected a hip reconstruction would be necessary but once he got in everything looked good including the first tear. He repaired the second tear, hopefully this one takes care of it!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@jamesphillips2216 yes indeed!

[@LostintheOutdoors]

Prayers for Wendy and a speedy recovery!!! I’ve got my money on u not being able to stay away for 3weeks! 😜 Dig the crap outta these micro baits too man! Bet it would work great with a slick swim too! Or a curly tail grub!! 🤦🏼‍♂️😝

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Doh!! LOL… yeah, a 3” CT would be killer. Still hope for the SS though! Shoot… even the 2.5” Ned Craw! Got to thinking that may be super tasty (or the speed shrimp, hello “claw” action)! Appreciate the prayers man!

[@HookLife]

I have experienced what you have with normal size chatterbaits. The split ring size will affect the startup. The closer the blade to the head the more engagement, which you saw. The Chatterbait blowing out, I think has to do with the hydrodynamics of the soft plastic. For me trailers that are symmetrical from top to bottom cause and even amount of drag. When say, a top fin from a fork tail bait is removed, it caused my chatterbaits to hunt more. I really enjoyed this video. Adding powder paints to plastisol I found very intriguing. Excellent video Adam.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the journey! I love it when I can learn something about lure behavior, get all geeky and appreciate the nuances! Thx for the feedback as well!

[@jeffreyblair1820]

Prayers to Wendy for a speedy recovery 🙏🏻 Those bladed jigs came out awesome, love that color. I’d love to see a 3” version of that battle grub to use on a Ned rig.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Jeffrey! Man yeah... a 3" Battle Ned! Sounds fantastic!

[@franciscahazlet4021]

As always great build and color combo. Hope all goes well with the wife's surgery and recovery. Will pray for her. Be blessed my friend.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Much appreciation Francisca!

[@basscatlildave]

Prayers lifted for Wendy. Take care of your family stuff buddy. That was an awesome build on that tiny bladed jig.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Dave! Will do my friend!

[@Darkman-Fishing]

Excellent video homie Prayers for your love and for her quick healing. Take care if your love and we shall see you when you get back.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man, truly appreciated!

[@jamesfreda1903]

I'll pray for Wendy and you. And your family for a quick recovery. I know what it's like to take on the extra duties. Especially caring for your wife. Good luck to all your family.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate it James! Thank you much.

[@haroldbolton3383]

As always great video, colors were fire. Prayers for the boss lady.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx Harold!

[@lroyson]

I was just thinking what a great fall bass bait that thing would be and then you catch one. Love those baits. More importantly praying for Wendy and quick and complete healing. Will be hear ready for the next great build when you get back to it.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank you much my friend! Truly appreciated!

[@SteveCodington]

Sweet paint job, best wishes for the surgery

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Stephen, truly appreciated!

[@shawntitsworth4878]

Ahhh the kiss of death catching on the first cast lol. Love that color shift Adam. May have to add that one to the arsenal as well. Prayers for the wife bud. Hope she has a speedy recovery

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much Shawn! I have some remelt and want to see what a drop of black will do... I'm thinking it may give juuuust enough "backing" to really make it pop!

[@garybowers9605]

Very nice bait! At age 70, I had a full left side hip replacement. It took 8 or 9 months to get it completely normal, but it will come. Now, at age 74 I am back to running 5K's!! (LOL) I don't know if Windy will want to take up running, but her hip will return her to normal. I'll say a little prayer for her.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Gary! It will be a haul, but she's excited for 2023!

[@fishinfool875]

Prayers for all of the family, god speed on the recovery

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate that! Thank ya much!

[@rickpayne3915]

Praying for Wendy to have a successful and a fast and full recovery

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Rick! Appreciate that my friend!

[@billsutherland2128]

I’ll pray for Wendy, yourself, and family. You need a larger shop that’s not underground. You’ve earned it. Bill from frozen Mn.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Bill, appreciate your prayers! Man, I would LOVE a bigger shop... garage or something like that. Wow, that would be sweet, but I'm thankful for what we have. Thanks again!

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

Awesome build! No worries on video production slowing down. Stepdad had one hip replacement last year. He’s getting the other one here soon as well. Surgery is no joke!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yeah buddy... a lot of hope on the other side though - we've heard from so many that its a life-changer! Appreciate it man!

[@RocketBurn11]

Very cool jig. Best of luck with the upcoming procedure take your time for your family!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man!

[@richshackelford5793]

Smallmouth slayer, 2020 my wife had her right knee replaced. A week ago she had her left knee replaced. So I know about being on lockdown. Wishing your wife the best Adam

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Rich! And yeah, I bet the smallies would love this rig too!

[@UncleKrusty68]

For the one's I make without a wire keeper and drop of super glue holds the bait just fine. I fish mostly walleye and the baits hold up great.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup! Definitely a great option. Thanks Patrick!

[@1Silverlining]

Loved this video!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Sweet!! Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@hookreelfishing]

Yet, another great video ++

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@A-aronTrekn]

Adam do you have any plans to make those jig heads and sell them?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Hey Adam, thanks for the question and interest! I doubt I will, TBH. I generally sell full builds vs just the heads. Thanks again for asking though!

[@BobBohner4851]

Thinking of you and Wendy till you reappear bud. Good luck

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya Robert!

[@BillaBong1]

perfect thanks im going to do this since i already have that jig mold. by any chance you know of any long shank sickle hook that will fit in the bat mold? i cant seem to find any with a 35 degree bend. do it only shows the recomended 785 wacky jig hook which is a little short for my liking. will a 60 degree size 4 and 2 work without bending the hook?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Not sure on the longer sickle hook, but for the 32900, neither had to be bent. The drilling was different on the larger size 2, but it was still an easy mod!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I would like to try some bladed jigs with smaller blades and bigger heads, hoping to make a jig for the saltwater. I think just a little vibration might be better than a lot in some situations, like clear water with wind.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I bet so! I currents in SW would likely play well with a smaller blade too!

[@jordanmesser7497]

Great idea with that mini chatter...do you sell these?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Maybe in the future, but not at this time. Appreciate it though!

[@OnlyJigsFL]

Hey Adam, have you dug in further on this build? I just found this video in your playlist and I would LOVE to make some of these for crappie fishing down here in Lake Okeechobee. Down here we would probably be using a little smaller profile though..... probably a 1.75in or 2in slayer type bait. I personally have the FGF BA Stinger Tail 1.75 mold. I'm curious if you found any details or niches that improved on this build? Thanks!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks for watching! Sad to say, after seeing the performance on a 1/16oz head, it became pretty clear that, even with the plastic, it just wasn't enough weight to "keel" the bait, so it would roll over and kill the blade. I only make them with a 1/8oz head now, which works really well. One option, off the top of my head here, is that you MIGHT be able to wrap the shank of the hook with lead wire, sufficient to keep the small head and small hook, but add weight. Now... a 1.75" bait won't be very thick, so the added wire may be too much/too thick, but it is something to consider. Another option would be a 1/8oz Tungsten head with a small hook... but you'd be buying those off the shelf somewhere and finding one with ah flat-eye hook may be a bridge too far. Sorry I didn't have better news!

[@OnlyJigsFL]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft I appreciate the info and advice! You have taught me a lot about bait making in the short time that I've been doing it. This is my 3rd crappie season not having to buy any crappie jigs. I started out tying them, then started pouring jig heads, then started making the plastics. Now I can't stop bahahaha

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thats awesome man! Love it!

[@gravydavy8820]

The link for the small blades doesn’t get me anywhere. Can you help me out plz.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yeah, I guess they stopped selling on Amazon. Here’s an eBay link to a listing with multiple sizes, including small ones. www.ebay.com/itm/333614711780?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mb2xah3prgc&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=sZxZcMAGS-2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@tadbenn]

Hope all goes well with Wendy!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate it Tad, thx man!

[@MJMCHRONICLES]

That hook is not available at Barlows any suggestions for another hook.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@MJMCHRONICLES you found an older video, yup… that hook has since been discontinued by the manufacturer. I have yet to find a replacement, no. Maybe in the fly tying world there’s something, but nothing that small and flat eye in the jig world.

[@bubbag1569]

First let me say I hope your guys surgery go great my prayers .... Now are you selling them jig in the Video? And where do I got to get them?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Bubba, truly appreciated! I didn't have immediate plans to sell them, but may make a few for the website in the future. Thanks for the interest all the same!

[@cjlawrence6393]

What kind of blade is that? And where can I order it? Prayers for wendy!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I found it on Amazon, believe it or not. Link should be in the video description, but in case it isn’t I’ll drop it here. I used the “small” size for this build. Medium is also nice - a perfect size for 1/4oz chatterbaits! Link: amzn.to/3GP2tJj

[@billsutherland2128]

Hey, could you please tell us if plastisol has an odor when you melt it? I’d like to branch into other areas of lure making. I’ll never be a competitor to you, I’m 63 years old and only want to have fun and learn. Thanks.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, never any "competition" worries, the more the merrier! Yeah, every plastisol has an odor, even the "Bait Plastics 242 Low Odor Ultra Clear" that I use. Good ventilation is a must. Some are far worse then others, but they all smell a bit.

[@robertchadwick1552]

I'll pray that Wendy's gets well soon. Take your time. Gotta be there for family.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate that Robert, thank you much!

[@lancehenthorn17]

Each time you pour lead I cringe. Being the fumes from lead is Toxic and it does seem your indoors. Are you using any type of ventilation to remove the fumes. When I pour lead I always do it outside. Just looking out for ya. Sending prayers for a safe and speedy recovery. Tight Lines!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate that Lance. My shop is in the garage, so plenty of ventilation through the “big door” when I need it! 👍👍

[@Bigshastaa1]

Is that jig head mold for sale?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, it’s the Do-It Bat Jig, modified to take a flat eye hook. Unfortunately, the HOOK though has been discontinued… but you may be able to find some leftovers online (eBay, etc).

[@Bigshastaa1]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft does that mean ur not going to make those chatterbaits anymore

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@Bigshastaa1 oh, sorry - I thought you were interested in the mold itself. I designed my own head, larger at 1/8oz, and sell them with trailer on my website. I sell in bait drops, so jump on the mailing list to be notified when the next drop goes lives.

[@Bigshastaa1]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft k thanks

[@Markisuncfan]

Tell Wendy to buy you a swimming pool LOL aka test tank.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL... indeed. If we go there, its full on move to a house with a pond... #dreamland

[@jerrelbaker5334]

Hope you= wife comes thru surgery with no problems

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya Jerrel!!

[@djradrs199]

🙏🙏 we'll mention Her In our Prayers... HAppy Wife Happy Life My Brother... Family Always comes first 🤟 as always You The MAn when it comes to Get'n Jiggy With It 👊😎

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Dan!

[@kerrypitt9789]

I hope everything goes well!! You will be her Drill Sargent! Follow her exercises exactly and she will do very well! My wife had both her knees replaced one at a time. She was in and done in six weeks //(😂😂😂❤😂😂

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

She’s doing great now, thanks Kerry!