I can't thank exnailpounder, Poland308 and Lightning enough for the great advise. I see allot tig and brazing education in my near future. One question on brazing is the filler material stainless and is it done with a rod or wire. And to fellow angler Lightening, for the most part we through jigs on...

Thanks for all the help guys. Now I have to start shopping for a tig welder. What manufacturer and model would recommend for entry level? Oh and what is back burn? I know I need to keep watching Jodi's Youtube videos, that will answer allot of questions. Thx guys.

Thanks exnailpounder, you nailed it on the head that is exactly what I want to do. Hope this image comes through for you to review the welds. https://www.charkbait.com/cs/images/lur ... 45-M-S.jpg

First let me say I am a beginner in ever sense of the word. With that said I need to replace the stainless steel ring that connects the hook to the fishing jig. I have searched the web for the preferred way to weld the rings with no luck. Any and all advice, instruction will be greatly appreciated. ...