Waabbit Bou

[Crappie_Pop]

Just got some new Purple Cross-cut Zonkered Waabbit and thought I'd tie up a new jig or two using some pink bou and Waabbit. Whatcha all think? I haven't gotten them in the water yet, but can only imagine the action of this jig.

[PBUG2009]

those look nice...

[skiptomylu]

Looks good, but when I use both crosscut and a tail I use a Zonker strip for the tail. Not sure you really even need a tail with good Crosscut.

Skip

[Crappie_Pop]

Can anyone give me a hand resolving this problem.. I've wanted to tie some jigs using a light wire hook and dumb bell lead eyes. I tried to powder paint the dumb bell lead eyes, but when I went to cure them as I've done with my lead jig heads them powder paint stuck to the pan. Consequently when I remove the lead eyes I leave PP in the pan and not on the bottom of the eyes.
Also, does anyone else have problems with white powder paint? It's the only color I have trouble with. It always goes on too heavy
Thanks for you help in advance..

[skiptomylu]

Can anyone give me a hand resolving this problem.. I've wanted to tie some jigs using a light wire hook and dumb bell lead eyes. I tried to powder paint the dumb bell lead eyes, but when I went to cure them as I've done with my lead jig heads them powder paint stuck to the pan. Consequently when I remove the lead eyes I leave PP in the pan and not on the bottom of the eyes.
Also, does anyone else have problems with white powder paint? It's the only color I have trouble with. It always goes on too heavy
Thanks for you help in advance..

On the white, just don't leave it in the heat source as long before you dip them. I got to say all the Lead dumbbell eyes I have come painted as I didn't want to deal with that. Maybe if you just paint the ends you can find something to hold them in the middle to keep them up off the pan? Then after just coat the middle with nail polish to keep them from oxidizing on you later.

Skip

[split handle]

Beautiful work, Crappie Pop.

I've never seen anyone manage to finish a hair jig so close to the jig head. Did you tie off the rabbit hide back a ways, wrap the hair forward, and then backwrap it, or what?

[shipahoy41]

Can anyone give me a hand resolving this problem.. I've wanted to tie some jigs using a light wire hook and dumb bell lead eyes. I tried to powder paint the dumb bell lead eyes, but when I went to cure them as I've done with my lead jig heads them powder paint stuck to the pan. Consequently when I remove the lead eyes I leave PP in the pan and not on the bottom of the eyes.
Also, does anyone else have problems with white powder paint? It's the only color I have trouble with. It always goes on too heavy
Thanks for you help in advance..

I used to have this problem when I made clousers. I found out most dumbell eyes were brass and that is difficult to powder paint. It is better to just use vinyl on the tips and save yourself the hassle. As Skip says, you can buy them already painted too.

With white or black powder paint, if it goes on too thick then your jig is too hot. Don't heat it up as long and use a paint brush to sprinkle your paint on. After it sticks to the jig then you can cure it. I cure at 350 for about 22 minutes. That should help some.

[azslabber]

I take my finger and wipe the paint off of where I don't want it to be before cureing.Like my hook eyes and in your case the eye lenses.You could do the same thing with a damp towell.With white I do as Ship does and tap it on with a small brush.Just white though.Them puffy jigs are right down my alley,I like them.