Removable Splitshot Minnow Heads

[AndyLane]

I thought the tutorial by AtticaFish on SplitShot Jig Heads was pretty cool. I had never tried it because I didn't have any round splitshots, only the removable kind. Figured out last night that using the same technique but with a removable splitshot, you can make a pretty decent looking minnow head. Not sure what size weights these are that I used but they are very small. Anyway I'm sure its nothing new but thought I'd share
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[AtticaFish]

That turned out pretty good - just needs some paint, thread, and fur.

 

[Jig Man]

I think it turned out good. Ole AF is pretty good at thinkin outside the box...

 

[StumpHunter]

I like that Andy. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Bkabina]

Looks good.

 

[Fatman]

Nice Andy! Look forward to seeing the finished product

 

[Hawnjigs]

Should work fine but with cheap poured jig heads available is it worth your time?

 

[Fatman]

Hawn for those of us who have had to switch to tin split shot because of the laws it's kind of fun trying to use them for something!! As long as their part of a lure you can use it, but as straight lead shot it's illegal.

 

[Hawnjigs]

Well, when I no longer had use for em I melted down my splits and worm sinkers and recast into heads.

 

[Fatman]

Most of mine went the same way but cleaning out a box found two bags so played around with them. The rest went in my lead tub. Plus most folks starting out don't have all the molds we do.

 

[LedHed]

good lookin jig

 

[mitrisin]

I made this jighead out of a #5 Bass Pro Shop Clam Shot on a sickle hook. After the super glue and then Powder Painting, it seems very solid.

 

[LedHed]

WOW - very cool tye - WTG mitrisin

 

[redear]

way to go guys, and mitrisin, that is a great jig you made with the clam shot!!

 

[Fatman]

Nice looking jig