HOW TO MAKE JIGS - Making Football Jigs with Do It Molds

[@T_J_Fishin]

Hey Matt I can honestly say you are the first one to show how to undo a mistake and I have watched 100's of videos THANKS

[@MattLunaFishing]

Awesome! Glad that was valuable! Appreciate you watching!

[@richyp7126]

perhaps use a bit of abrasive cord (mitchells or similar) to clean the paint out of the eye.

[@marshallbaldwin8960]

Love seeing your Omnia Fishing tags on your shelfs

[@TheBowhunter225]

Thanks for this video. I have been going back and on forth on wether to wire tie the jigs or just use skirt collars and I decided after reading your comment to just use skirt collars.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Awesome! I’m glad this was helpful. I have done both. Neither one is good or bad. Some people only want wire tied and other people don’t care. I fall into the don’t care side! Lol

[@scottreece2421]

Dude, you are HOOT. Enjoyed the video. I make my own jigs but still enjoyed you and the video.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Aweome! Glad to hear that. I appreciate you watching!

[@MarkCanterbury]

I would love to learn this.

[@MattLunaFishing]

A lot easier than you’d think! There is a learning curve but it’s not bad

[@rodolfochfend]

When you put the jig head into the oven, does not affect the resistance ( hardeness) of the hooks?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Nope, it’s all good. You have to bake the lin in order for it to Ute properly

[@rodolfochfend]

@@MattLunaFishing ok thanks for answer.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Anytime!

[@ronniecarlson4667]

Hey Matt I really enjoy watching your DIY videos. I appreciate your attention to all the little details that make for some awesome looking jigs and plastics. Good luck in your pursuit to fish at the highest levels. I'm rooting for you and look forward to watching you achieve your goals!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks Ronnie! Really appreciate the feedback and you watch and following along! Means a lot! Thanks for the comment!

[@michaelvanbuskirk8845]

Everyone does it differently but I trim that excess fiberguard off even with the point of the hook. Sometimes it's harder to get a good hookset if the fiberguard is too long.

[@MattLunaFishing]

I disagree with that. Trimming it make it stiffer. I’m on the minority on that but if you just use your finger to move the weed guard you’ll notice the change in pressure between the full and cut weedguard.

[@michaelvanbuskirk8845]

@@MattLunaFishing Fan the weed guard out a bit instead of leaving it in a cylindrical shape. Being a little more stiff to the touch isn't going to effect the hook set. Being too long and actually getting in the way of the hook point can and will. To each their own.

[@jaxtonh5618]

What size hook do you use like a 3/0 or a 2/0

[@MattLunaFishing]

I use a 3/0 owner deep theist on my 1/2 and 3/8 and. 4/0 on 3/4

[@coltonbenge7734]

Do you ever trim your weed guards back any?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t. I think it hurts more than it helps. If you do it wrong it makes the weedguard even more stiff

[@coltonbenge7734]

@@MattLunaFishing awesome thank you sir! Have you ever tried making chatterbaits with the poison tail mold? Couldn’t find a video of you doing one! Thanks in advance you have been a great deal of help when it comes to knowledge of making jigs!

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome. I have done that. I never made a video of it though. It’s a little bit of a pain to do. I broke a lot of hooks trying to do it. I’d break the line tie when i tried to open it up for the blade. I also didn’t feel mine worked as well as a jackhammer

[@manifestgtr]

Anyone who’s really concerned about sharp edges in your hook eye (it wouldn’t concern me, personally)…you can get abrasive cord that’ll knock down any edges. A little spool of abrasive cord will last a long time for stuff like this.

[@MattLunaFishing]

By the time you bake these jigs there is no abrasive parts to the paint.

[@sheriyoung9298]

I am interested in lead free jigs. These are hard to find but some people are making them. Any knowledge about environmentally friendly tackle? This is the direction for fishing, already fishing with lead is illegal in some countries.

[@MattLunaFishing]

There’s tungsten options but you can’t really make tackle with tungsten at home.

[@collinsaunderson9225]

Thanks for the video but l will clean the eye of the hook with a tooth pic when the power paint is still wet because if l have to buy a jig that the paint is been scratch of it is not good for business regardless what you think.

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t sell mine, so I’m not worried about it. Once the paint is baked it’s not rough and isn’t going to break the knot.

[@maddgoatee9708]

Those jig skirts colors are definitely two I would throw. Getting some soon. You said that you tried other color. Was Dark Okeechobee Craw one you might have tried? What color dream shot is your favorite?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t remember the other skirt colors, but my favorite dream shot is KVD magic!

[@maddgoatee9708]

@@MattLunaFishing Cool. I just picked up 4 possible upgrade T handles for Vanford 2500 & 1000. Thank you for the info.

[@MattLunaFishing]

No problem

[@Jrizy.]

This is awesome, thank you for being detailed!

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful! I’ve got a lot more tackle making videos!

[@Jrizy.]

@@MattLunaFishing are you still making them? I was wondering if you would sell them to me ready to go other than the skirt, I have a bunch of good custom made skirts I’d like to use. So if you would sell me some, please let me know. Thanks!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Yeah I can do that for sure. Contact me on Instagram or email and we can work out the details. I’ve done that for people in the past.

[@Jrizy.]

@@MattLunaFishing perfect, I will be in touch soon!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Sounds good!

[@Greaternickfishing]

Explain the hooks like I’m looking at tk 800 trokar what’s the 800 mean?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t know what the 800 means. Your mold will tell you the hooks the mold was made for. If you want to use a different hook, the main thing you need to pay attention to the hook eye angle

[@jamesdishman3359]

I noticed that you have slowed down the flow of your pot! Do you have any problems with the big pours like the hybrid grass jig ???

[@MattLunaFishing]

Usually that happens because it gets clogged over time. It can affect larger pours.

[@bobcatbaitstackle673]

How Expensive is it to make one of those? I believe,i am new to bass fishing, that bass jigs about 3-6$.

[@MattLunaFishing]

It all depends on what components you buy. Like anything, you can buy expensive components or cheap ones. It’s cheaper to make your own than buy ones from a store in most situations. I do it because i enjoy it and they catch fish. I also fish other jigs as well at times.

[@DanielA-dz8yh]

Nice video!!!✌🏽🤙🤙were do I get molding boxes... and molding material

[@MattLunaFishing]

You can get everything you need at doitmolds.com

[@MattLunaFishing]

Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching and commentingn

[@DanielA-dz8yh]

@@MattLunaFishing thanks keep up the good work 👍

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome! Gonna do what I can!

[@alessandromeloni1513]

Where can I buy that electric lead-moulder machine?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Doitmolds.com it’s the lee production pot

[@clintj.4402]

I really want the get into making my own lures, but it is so expensive for all of the equipment.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Start with the lead stuff. It’s a lot cheaper than the soft plastics. Going the lead route is less expensive

[@clintj.4402]

@@MattLunaFishing Yeah that makes sense.

[@danielromine4019]

Does the wire keeper hold the trailer well? cause i thought after bomb casting it the wire keeper would rip the trailer

[@MattLunaFishing]

Yeah, this style keeper keeps the trailer good. I like everything about this style jig!

[@MattLunaFishing]

If you get this mold from DoIt please use my affiliate link so they know I sent you! store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5

[@danielromine4019]

@@MattLunaFishing ok i will thank you!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thank you!

[@davidthomas4476]

Great video just ordered some jigs from you. I have scrap lead that is clean if you need it I would be glad to give it to you.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video! Thank you very much for the order. Really appreciate that. How much lead do you think you have? Might take you up on that.

[@davidthomas4476]

@@MattLunaFishing 30 to 50 # and I will Always get more as I make things

[@MattLunaFishing]

How do you get that amount regularly?

[@taylormoore4991]

Great video

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@jamesarmstrong247]

What are the model number of the molds you are using in this video

[@MattLunaFishing]

The links to the molds i was using are in the description of the video.

[@brentsipe1]

what kind of lead pot is that?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Lee pot

[@brentsipe1]

@@MattLunaFishing Thanks so much. Im going to get into that jig making. I just bought some do-it jig molds and I cant wait to start.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Awesome! You’ll enjoy it!

[@ericnitz2074]

What do you think about that stand up mold? I was thinking about adding that one to my rotation.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Love it! Was unsure at first but now it’s my go to jig! No lie. I feel everything on the bottom with it. I think the flat side make a difference. If you decide to get one, it would be awesome if you used my affiliate link for the DoIt site: store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5

[@ericnitz2074]

@@MattLunaFishing You don't happen to have a coupon code too do you ? Buying direct from do-it seems to be pricier than the other retailers.

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t have a code for them. The only thing they are using to track my sales is the affiliate link.

[@josephcarter1736]

What size weed guard are you using???

[@MattLunaFishing]

I use Boss medium weedguards

[@mosesv8977]

Going to try to start making my own jigs and selling them any tips

[@MattLunaFishing]

The main tip is get good at making them before selling them. Have a plan on how to let people know about your jigs as well.

[@mosesv8977]

Ok what do you sell your jigs through

[@MattLunaFishing]

I have a website. Check out mattlunafishing.com. I built it myself.

[@mosesv8977]

Ok thanks

[@mosesv8977]

Can you send like one jig out in a normal nveleops

[@TX_Nupe]

Matt, when I bake the lures the paint drips into the eye. How do you handle that? And the paint fills the hole for the weed guard. Any suggestion on that?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Sounds like you’re putting too much paint on. The paint should drip into the eye while baking. Sometimes the paint will make the weedguard hole a little tight, but you can take a 1/8 drill bit and clean that out. Are you using a fluid bed or just dipping into the container of paint?

[@TX_Nupe]

@@MattLunaFishing I'm using a fluid bed

[@MattLunaFishing]

Then the paint should be even enough. Try getting less paint in the head before you bake. It doesn’t take much to get a decent coat on the lure

[@TX_Nupe]

@@MattLunaFishing will try that. Thanks! Great vids

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes. Glad you like the channel! I’ve got a bunch of other tackle making videos. Check out my tackle making playlist!

[@brandonsmith606]

Those are great

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks. Glad you like them!

[@Roboworm99]

You don’t wire tie your jigs? Where do you get your lead ?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Honestly, i think wire tying is a waste of time. I’ll lose the jig before I have skirt issues. I have wired tied before, but i don’t think it’s worth it for me. I’ve been lucky to have known people that have been able to give me lead free for a while now. When I know people who have it and they want to get rig of it, I’ll take it and stick pile it. Do It Molds sells it, and you can also look on eBay, Craigslist, tire shops for lead wheel weights, etc.

[@camaroboi13]

Matt Luna Fishing you can also steal it like the crackhead neighbors down the street 😂 On second thought, don’t do that lol

[@MattLunaFishing]

camaroboi13 lol! I’ll buy if i have to!

[@angiegibson4796]

what is the name of the skirt tool you use?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I got it a long time ago and I’ve never seen one since. Sorry!

[@mikhelbunge890]

Does the base hole pins come with the mold?

[@MattLunaFishing]

No. I’d suggest getting a bunch of them. I’d get like 50 or so of them. They are cheap.

[@mikhelbunge890]

@@MattLunaFishing Ok

[@bluemaixma04]

Need a video for the fluid bed. My blows just on one side.

[@MattLunaFishing]

I’m planning too. Do you have both hoses connected?

[@bluemaixma04]

@@MattLunaFishing just one hose in it

[@MattLunaFishing]

That’s probably why there is more air on one side. Mine has air going into it for 2 opposite sides.

[@bluemaixma04]

@@MattLunaFishing can u tell me supply list urs is made of

[@MattLunaFishing]

Not the exact names and sizes. I literally just went to Home Depot and figured it out. I’m going to try and do a video on it soon. I used an aquarium air pump with two air outlets. Those were connected to two different hoses and are connected to a small valve and then to the pvc.

[@valid9x]

Where do you get your lead?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I’ve been able to find people that have given it to me, but you can buy it on the doitmolds site and also check recycling centers. store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5

[@valid9x]

@@MattLunaFishing Thank you very much

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome!

[@devin3103]

where do you buy the fluid bed at

[@MattLunaFishing]

I made this one.

[@MattLunaFishing]

I’d do a google search. I’m sure they are available. I just looked at KZbin and figured it out.

[@blackhillsbassing6167]

Great Vid Matt, thank you

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks for watching and you’re welcome! I saw the sub come through as well! Thank you! I’ve got a lot of other tackle making and fishing videos as well!

[@peterelphinstone6273]

whats the number for the stangup jig

[@MattLunaFishing]

Search weedless football jig w/ holder

[@Anspaughsnowfishingnetwork]

i cant find the stand up mold

[@MattLunaFishing]

It’s called the weedless football jig w/ holder

[@MattLunaFishing]

Go here and search that term: store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5

[@Anspaughsnowfishingnetwork]

@@MattLunaFishing got it thanks. love the videos

[@MattLunaFishing]

Awesome. Glad you found it! I’m happy to hear you like videos!

[@dagarhart]

Another great video..

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@johnkeane992]

Great Video!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it! Thanks for the comment as well!

[@scottjacopian3191]

Your weed guard seems awfully long to me. Do you not trim that up and thin it out a little. Great angle, though.

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t. It’s an unpopular opinion, but i think trimming weedguards decrease hook up ratios. I use medium strength weeguards. I think leaving them long allows for more leverage on the weedguard when a fish bites. I have an older codeo where i go into detail on this opinion.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Stop Modifying a Jig Weedguard and How to DO IT RIGHT kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5aroGeOe7-BhNE

[@christophercurtis2550]

Yes I do make my own drinks I make my own football jeans

[@camaroboi13]

Man I wish I had the patience for that 😂

[@MattLunaFishing]

Dude it’s actually really fun and doesn’t take that much time! Once you get the hang of it you can get a ton of new tackle made exactly how you want it in a short period of time!

[@camaroboi13]

Matt Luna Fishing having two kids and too many hobbies takes up all my time. Plus you already know how bad my work schedule is, you lived it before lol. I’m a car nut, off road junkie, Jeep enthusiast, self proclaimed golf pro, and fisherman on the side. I never seem to have time to do any of that lol.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Yeah man i get it! I have fun with all of it. My hobbies are fishing and working out. I lift before work at like 4am so i have the time to do this stuff after work!

[@camaroboi13]

Matt Luna Fishing I have a smith machine and a ton of equipment at home, covered in Christmas stuff that needs to be put away lol. Diamond valley was a bust, the weather didn’t cooperate at all. Got rained on and skunked. That’s what I get for having a January birthday lol

[@MattLunaFishing]

camaroboi13 haha get that stuff on the machine and lift! Diamond has been brutal for a lot of people man. Bummer it was tough for you tho.