New Jig I have been wanting to do

[skiptomylu]

Only thing is I wish I had used a #8 Sickle in place of this #6, but main thing is notice you can not see the stem of that hackle as it will not be able to have a fish cut it at all. I am loving this and think using some quality hackle (this is not saddle or neck hackle and came from a nice cape) maybe even dry fly hackle on a smaller jig for blue gills and crappie. The tail is barbules from a pheasant tail feather. It worked just like I wanted it to though and that body shines right through. Very cool materials and I love crossing over from flies to jigs. Gonna do some more different kinds soon.

So do you think it will work?

Skip

[revtoby]

What an awesome tie. Great job.

[Fatman]

Nice Skip!!!

[skeetbum]

Good looking jig Skip. I tie some similar for 'gills on #8 and #10 heads with the palmered stuff from a better grade feather so the palmered hackle doesn't stick out too far, but the body and pheasant you use make a big difference. I als put a small piece of micro chenille in red out the back of the body, but it doesn't go past the back of the hook, just a stub. I was told they like it a lot and can't argue as they catch fish just fine. I really like their slow fall, tries my patience but they produce. Mylar body?

[jimp]

you gotz talent man.

[skiptomylu]

Thanks guys! Think when I get some time the smaller jigs will be even better. Maybe a regular bend #8 and do more with colors between the body and the hackle, but this being the first one of this kind there are a lot of options for this.

Thanks again,

Skip

[STUMP HUNTER]

Nice jig Skip. The colors pop together and nice work crossing flies to jigs. Thumbs Up

[snake River]

nice job skip there's nothing like using hackle on jigs I've been doing this for many years hackle is always fun to work with .

[shipahoy41]

Skip, I have said this many times. You have great skills and you are very creative. I also do a lot with hackle because it is so versatile. Well done.

[skiptomylu]

Thanks guys I do appreciate it. I want to make some like this be even smaller hooks for blue gills and using dry fly hackle which I think would be really good. Maybe a small marabou tail or several different options of them.

Skip