Replacing treble hooks on your favorite irons

[Billy V]

I recall Siebler saying something about welding his own rings.

Give him a call.

[Holy Mackerel]

Originally Posted by Billy V

I recall Siebler saying something about welding his own rings.

Give him a call.

That'd be a nice photo step by step "how to." I saw something like that done with a soldering iron in one of my fishing magazines, but I mis-filed it somewhere in the "office."

[wade]

From these tips, I am making my own Jigs & the top coat is currently drying as I type..

The welded ring on the nose is just something I like to do instead of a split-ring. The rings are made fom 1/16" or 3/32" 316L stainless welding rod.That is coiled around a metal rod between 1/14 and 1/2" in diam. Cut the individual coils off with wire cutters to make rings. The rings are brazed shut with high tensile silver brazing wire. You can get it at Ace or OSH, and probably any other large hardware store.A regular propane torch works great. Just dab on some flux, heat the joint of the ring to a red heat, and touch the brazing wire to the joint. In a second or two, it will flow around the joint where the melted flux is. Let it cool slowly (don't quench it in water), and rinse off the flux with warm water. Done.

[dfroggy54]

this is an awesome thread..im gonna start welding everything up now thanks!

[CandyCatcher]

Rad Post!

Thanks Gentlemen!

[Dennis]

Damn, those are some well manicured hands... The rings are sick, also.

[Holy Mackerel]

Good stuff Wade!

[KirkG.]

Great post and pics. Makes it look easy.
KirkG