How to make a pig with your own hands: step-by-step master classes with photos. The devil jig is a catchy baitless bait for different types of fish. Step-by-step instructions with photos on how to make a devil jig.

Hi all. My name is Igor.. I caught it for only four days.... Successfully, although there are a lot of questions, but that’s later. As an entry fee, I want to tell you about the methods of making devils from lead and tungsten. I mainly catch bream in the Yauzsky and Ruzsky reservoirs; the size of the devils is rather large. I searched all over the internet and couldn’t find anything useful for making it, nor in stores. I had to strain my brains, fortunately I have quite a lot of experience in making molds from aluminum and plaster. I don’t pretend to be new, what I came up with is mine.

I fish with big devils - for great depths - body length 15 mm, hooks No. 14. according to the international classification. If you can buy good devils for 7-12m in your city, you are in luck. We have a lot of small ones, but not large ones. Our country is large, I think in many regions the situation is similar.

So leaden devils. This one of the manufacturing methods. I make the mold from plaster (it’s faster, it lasts a long time, and I’ve already filled my hand). The model is made of wood. I insert a thin needle into the mold along the axis of the devil. The result is a blank in the form of an olive with a central hole with a diameter of approximately 0.3 mm. From this blank, devils with a hanging tee are very successfully obtained. Thin wire 0.2-0.3 mm, on one side there is a tee ring in a loop with a short twist, we thread the free end of the wire into the casting from the thin end and knit a ring for the fishing line. I fasten the twists with drops of solder. The casting blank can be cut to create a small devil (pictured No. 1).

It's more difficult with a hard tee. We bite off a ring from the tee, clamp it into a drill chuck, tin it with a thin layer and solder a piece of the same wire, remove excess solder. At the end of the casting, using a 1.5 mm drill (thin tee and wire + neat soldering, this diameter is enough for me), I drill a hole to a depth sufficient to recess the tee’s fore-end. We knit a ring, grab it with a drop of solder (pictured No. 2). This method has a drawback. The devil cannot be pulled out of the fish’s mouth by holding it by the body, the walls where the tee fits are thin and easily torn, I pull it out by the tee with my fingers or mini pliers. The problem, I think, can be solved in two ways.

The first thing that came to my mind was to put a drop of soldering acid and solder into the hole where the tee is recessed. It turned out tightly, but another problem popped up. The material of the imported hooks does not tolerate overheating at all, after this operation the tips of the tee break off with a little effort. I found it from old stocks good old Kolyubaka ones, there are no problems with them. I tried experimenting, fired them on a gas stove. Domestic ones, as it should be, after this operation you bend them as you want, imports fall apart!!?? Has anyone encountered this problem? Share. The second option is to put the tee on epoxy, but I haven’t tried it, I didn’t get around to it, and even with these it’s good to catch if you carefully rip it out of the mouth.

Material - lead. I heat the mold at 50-60 degrees. There is no spillage, because The mold is hot and special channels are made in it for the release of air, which displaces the poured lead, called a vent. It comes from the bottom of the recess at an upward angle so that the lead does not leak into the passage.

Mold for casting a devil with a TEE made of aluminum.

More details about the form. To avoid repetition, let’s take the description from the topic as a basis"CHERTIK" - models and production , everything is correctly described there. Now for the nuances.

Regarding the mold material, I took one of the old molds made of duralumin twenty years ago, I once cast small “Uralkas”. So, I couldn’t crush my model of the devil L=15 mm, diameter from 2 to 3.5 mm, in a vice even with a meter-long pipe. Fortunately, there was a hydraulic press nearby. I don’t think that someone would have one nearby, just by chance. Use only aluminum!

Because The volume of the extruded mass is quite large, I advise you to mark a place on two halves and select a part of the metal to facilitate extrusion (I will explain separately if it is not clear) and to center the model so that it does not rotate in the initial phase of extrusion.

So, the model was crushed. Let's attach the tee to the mold and determine the place for the grooves on the lower half of the mold (see photo). I cut with a grinder using a cutting wheel.
Then one of the important operations is to select under the top hook, cut with a 3 mm roughing circle. Control the depth so as not to spoil the shape!!!

And finally, we cut the guide pins to 1.5-2 mm (quite enough for centering), it is they that interfere with removing the upper half of the mold. It is better not to chamfer the holes on the mating half (I already had 0.5 mm - not critical).

Now comes the most important part! How to ensure that lead spills into the lower part of the devil. I love narrow devils, the fish like it. BUT! ..If you consider that the diameter in the narrow part is 2 mm, and the thickness of even a thin tee with soldered wire is at least 1.5 mm, the gap for lead flow is zero point four. You need good outlets (see photo) and a high mold temperature, I don’t know which one, I haven’t checked it with sensors, but it’s much higher than 100 degrees. Let me explain a little: when we pour lead, the air must be forced out of the mold. If there is no way out, it will not allow the lead to spill out to the end (the more precise the mold, the more critical).

The first devil poured with a ring on the tee - the lead only reached the ring. There was only one blow, I made a second one, bit off the ring - the result is obvious! If the devil is fatter, there will be fewer problems.

Perch is found in almost any body of water where the water is sufficiently clean. Moreover, you can catch it throughout the year, both in summer and winter. With the arrival of real cold weather, perch begins to move to areas with significant depth, where the water temperature is more stable.

They catch perch by any means, including using jigs. This is especially true in winter, when fishing conditions do not allow the use of as much gear as in summer. To catch perch in winter, baitless jigs are most often used.

One of such catchy jigs is considered to be the “devil”. What kind of bait is this and why is it so catchy? You can learn about this from this article.

“Devil” is one of the most catchy baits for perch. Every fan of winter fishing, especially perch, has a jig called the “devil”. It is especially catchy when fishing for perch at the beginning of winter and at its end.

“Devil” is used when fishing not only for perch, but also for other types of fish, such as roach, bream, pike perch, bersh, etc. But especially noteworthy is the effectiveness when catching perch, which always prevails in the catch of any angler. In appearance, the artificial bait is an elongated jig in the form of a drop, the length of which is about 2 cm. The jig is attached to the fishing line using a small ring located in the upper part of the bait.

At the other end of the bait, not a classic hook is attached, but a tee with beads of different colors attached to it. In addition, the color of the bait can also be any, both dark and light. Fishing is carried out with classic jig tackle equipped with a medium-hard nod. The fishing line is chosen to be of high quality and strong enough, with a thickness of 0.1 to 0.15 mm.

As a rule, such a jig can have different weight, size and shape. Each angler should have several baits of this type, differing in size, shape and weight, in order to be able to choose a jig for certain conditions.

Fishermen prefer to make such baits themselves, especially since it is not so difficult if you want to. If you make special molds, then you can pour out a sufficient amount of such baits without wasting any effort, energy, or even more money. In addition, by making them yourself, you have the opportunity to create real masterpieces that are highly effective.

How to catch perch using a “devil”

A bait can be characterized as catchy only if the angler learns how to use it correctly. The bait itself, thrown into the hole, is a small piece of metal with a tee. But if you learn to control this piece of metal, that is, to carry out the correct wiring, then it will already be an effective bait for catching perch. Only with the right game, when the bait begins to imitate a living organism with its movements, can you count on a serious catch.

The game of the “devil” is similar to the game of a spinner, the only difference is that these movements are directed either downwards or upwards. For perch, chaotic and fast movements are what you need. The “devil” moves from the bottom of the reservoir and closer to the surface. At the same time, the jig is tossed with a fishing rod, after which it sinks to the bottom. If there are no bites, then the movements are repeated.

When the bait moves upward, it should be animated with a nod. If you do not do this, then perch or other fish may recognize that the bait is not edible, and then you should not count on bites. At the slightest bite, which can be detected by a nod, you should immediately hook, otherwise the fish may not catch the hook.

During the game, you should constantly experiment, changing the nature of the “devil’s” movements, making them either fast or slow, while lengthening or shortening the pauses between movements.

If there is no bite, then it makes sense to fish all layers of water, since the fish can be on any horizon. If this does not help, then it is better not to waste time, but move on to the next hole. Fishing in winter is hard work when you have to drill hole after hole in search of fish.

How to make a devil with your own hands

As a rule, every angler has such a jig as the “devil”. Some buy them, and some make them with their own hands, especially since it is not at all difficult. In addition, at home you can make several of them, differing in shape, weight and size. If you buy them (more than one), it will result in a good amount. Moreover, not all purchased jigs have an action that may interest perch or other fish.

There are several ways to easily and quickly make bait at home. “Devil” is made from different metals, but tin, solder or lead are more suitable for home production, since they melt at lower temperatures. Therefore, they can be used to cast bait of any shape or size.

Several methods have been invented for making the “devil”. Some specialists first prepare several forms, after which they are immediately filled and receive several baits at the same time. Some anglers use solder and solder all the parts together, after which they are processed to get the desired shape and ground. Some fishermen simply fasten two shanks of hooks together and wind wire on top. The result is a very interesting “devil”. When making it, it is very important that imagination is present, then you can make a bait of any shape.

What is needed for this?

To make a “devil” type jig, you will need the following materials and tools:

A little tin or lead.
Required number of hooks.
Beads.
Copper wire.
A block of wood.
Cold welding.
Files.
Soldering iron.
Foil.

Manufacturing instructions

The manufacturing method is quite simple, but requires some caution. Safety should always come first. So:

Hooks with a long shank are used. This way it’s more convenient to make a threesome out of them. Hooks number 3 will do. The ears of two of them are bitten off and the soldering areas are cleaned.
Three cuts are made on a piece of wood, up to 3 mm deep and located at an angle of 120 degrees.
Hooks are inserted into these slits so that they point up with the shank.
A thin wire is taken, after which they are firmly connected to each other at the soldering point.
A kind of funnel is formed from the foil and put on the hooks so that the cone is located on top of the forend.
Molten lead or tin is poured into the middle of the funnel. The funnel is filled completely and accurately.
Before pouring, you need to insert a ring for fastening into the middle of the mold.
After the metal has cooled down, it is removed from the mold and processed to give the workpiece the desired size and shape.
For greater attractiveness, the “devil” can be painted in a bright color.

Winter fishing and perch fishing tactics

Most anglers go out on the ice to catch perch, which most often bites. Basically, perch is caught in winter using a jig. At the same time, the striped predator reacts more not to the size or shape, but to the play of the jig. The movements of the bait should be sharp and jerky, with some deviation from the vertical axis. If the movements are smooth, then the predator’s bite may not be seen. The bait should move from top to bottom or move on the bottom, imitating the movements of a living creature and raising mud from the bottom, which always attracts fish.

Fishing in winter is always accompanied by certain inconveniences, especially in severe frost. In such conditions, the perch also feels uncomfortable and tries to go to depths where it is warmer. It can remain there until the temperature begins to rise.

If there is not enough oxygen for the fish, then it will always be in the pits or next to them. If there is enough of it in the water, then perch can also be found in shallow water, where trees and a lot of snags are flooded.

The most favorable days for catching perch are days when there is no strong wind and there is slight frost outside. The bite can either improve or worsen throughout the day. Naturally, it is better to go fishing in the morning, although the fish can actively bite both during the day and in the evening.

What kind of fish can be caught with the “devil”?

In addition to perch, other fish can be caught with a jig, if there is a sufficient amount of it in the reservoir. For example:

Roach.
Crucian carp.
Guster.
Rotan.
Zander.
Pike.
Rudd.
Podleschik.

The “devil” type jig is considered one of the most catchy baits for fishing in winter, from ice. This is due to the fact that it can be used to catch any fish that is found in a reservoir. She is especially attracted by the game of the perch, which cannot resist her. He can be interested in the “devil” in any weather and even in the most severe frost.

As a child, everyone watched a cartoon about a little pig, or listened to fairy tales about the three little pigs, or Winnie the Pooh and his friend Piglet. For the holidays, among children, a pig costume, pink pants with suspenders, and a light-colored blouse have always been popular, but the most obvious and main advantage of a pig is its snout. Now I’ll tell you how to do it.

How to make a pig's snout with your own hands.
We don't need much to create:
1) Elastic band, 20-25 centimeters long.
2) A4 size sheet of paper.
3) Pink marker.
4) Two small plastic rings.
5) Glue, preferably PVA.

First you need to roughly imagine what size you would like your patch to be, in the foreground circle, whether it is for a child or an adult. Usually it is 6-7 centimeters in diameter, it can be less, everything is relative.

— We draw a circle on paper (you have decided on the size), but draw a little larger, for the folds, to connect the parts of the product.
— We make small bends along the edges, to the size that you would like to see. To prevent the circle from staring, we make small cuts in the area where the folds are.
— We take a thread and measure its length along the rim of the circle, apply the thread to the ruler and get the size...
— This is exactly the size, we cut out a rectangle along the length, decide for yourself whether you want a long nose or a short one, I do about 5 centimeters, for a child a little less. We also make the rectangle a little larger for gluing.
— Glue the rectangle into a short tube.
— Apply glue to the part of the circle that is used for fastening and insert the circle into the mini pipe, from the inside, until the glue dries, hold it with your fingers from the inside.
— We make holes, opposite each other, for the elastic band that will be put on the head.
— We glue small plastic rings onto these holes from the inside (you can use glue that is not PVA). To prevent the rubber band from tearing the paper when stretched. You can take four rings for reliability, two per side, with glue on the inside and outside.
— We tie a rubber band that is not too small, making sure that our snout is held in place slightly.
— In the area of the nose, on top of the heel, you can also cut out part of the product, for convenience and so that it fits correctly.
— At the final stage, we paint everything pink, don’t forget about the two nostrils in front, you don’t have to paint them over and leave them white.

Now, the question of making a piglet yourself disappears, because we have already done it!
Remember that the first pancake can always be lumpy.
Advice: never give up, try again and again, you will definitely succeed.
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This article presents and discusses the technology for fast and high-quality (depending on the diligence and diligence of the master) making a devil with your own hands.

Having made many different devils of different sizes and weights in this way, you can choose your catchy and favorite one.

Damn, probably every fisherman has one in his collection. Usually, purchased devils often do not satisfy all the desires and needs of a fisherman to have in his arsenal a catchy and reelless jig - a devil and to use devils of different weights, sizes and with different hooks (thick, thin, dark or light) during winter fishing. And yes, experiments with the color of the devil’s body have good results, depending on the lighting, the fishing period and the depth in the reservoir at the fishing site.

Naturally, all these subtleties affect the catch of devils in different winter conditions.

For greater maneuverability when changing such a bait to another, in order to determine the catchability of today’s jig, you need to stock up on a fairly large arsenal of different devils.

Thus, the question arises about fairly quickly making correct and catchy little devils for your needs with your own hands. The good thing about the method of making devils discussed in this article is that, without bothering at all with casting molten lead and injection molds, you can quickly make devils of various weights, sizes and shapes from tin or lead, equipping them with different hooks.

By slightly modifying the technique for making devils, you can make them using this method without a loop, but with a hole in the center, which can have an even greater impact on the catch of devils made by yourself.

There is a lot written on the Internet about equipping devil hooks, but there is no definite answer. Almost every option for equipping the devil’s hooks with cambrics, beads or whatever else has the right to exist, since after the first bite the fisherman believed in this equipment of the devil, which means there will be more catches and bites.

So, we take 3 hooks of the same size, bite off the eye of two of them and put on beads. Then we twist them together with a thin copper wire, as shown in the photo.

Next, we insert the hooks already twisted together into the drill chuck and solder them with acid and tin. The tee is now ready.

Next, we make two strips of lead of the required size with cuts for hooks and solder the tee first to one piece using tin and acid.

Next, you need to lubricate everything with acid, attach a second piece and solder it. The result will be something like this.

Next, you need to trim off with a file and all the excess, and then use a scalpel to bring it to a shine.

Next you need to start the painting process and then dry it. Typically, fishing with such a devil is done without any bait, but sometimes a devil equipped with small cambrics works well.