Looking for Jigs...

[TeamAsgrow]

I am going on a Trout fishing trip this June to Lake Tanneycomo. This year I am going to try my hand at jig fishing instead of just using PowerBait the whole time. I have been doing my research and bought some materials to tie some marabou jigs similar to the ones I have been researching that the resorts in the area use.
I have the small stuff covered 1/80,1/64, 1/32 and 1/16ths. I have been trying some of these with marabou (1/80-32nd oz), or marabou and a small chenille body,like 2 wraps on the 1/16ths.
My problem is I have not been able to source any 3/32nd and 1/8th oz ball jigs with a straight collar for tying these jigs. Where would be a good place to look? I am only thinking about a dozen of each.

Thanks in advance!

[skiptomylu]

Don't know other than Crazy Angler and think he sells packs like that, but don't know about the collar. Not really sure why you want a collar though. I do not use a collar on marabou jigs and usually can make more than 2 wraps on any jig 1/32 or bigger and think even my smalle heads I can make more wraps than that. I would use smaller chenille for jigs on a 1/80 Oz. However I have so e 1/64 that have sickle hooks in them and some even a #4, LOL!

[TeamAsgrow]

Don't know other than Crazy Angler and think he sells packs like that, but don't know about the collar. Not really sure why you want a collar though. I do not use a collar on marabou jigs and usually can make more than 2 wraps on any jig 1/32 or bigger and think even my smalle heads I can make more wraps than that. I would use smaller chenille for jigs on a 1/80 Oz. However I have so e 1/64 that have sickle hooks in them and some even a #4, LOL!

From what I have seen of most of the jigs they use down there they do not have a chenille body and are tied with a collared jig. The ones that I have mixed up so far look good without a body and just a thread neck but just thinner than the ones I have seen. I am not even sure if it will make a difference or not to go with a body or without. I figured I would just try to mimic what I am finding and go from there. I will have a whole lot of stuff tied in advance and might even bring along some stuff on my trip.

[TeamAsgrow]

Trout Fishing with Jigs - Lake Taneycomo - Lake Taneycomo

This article talks about the types of jigs they use. There are some pics in it so you dont have to read the whole article.

[STUMP HUNTER]

I don't use collared jig neither. The marabou will make the neck thick and with the thread you can finish the jigs as thick as you want. I made my 3/32 mold also but can olny pour one at a time but they work well for times the 1/16 isn't heavy enough.

[TeamAsgrow]

later today or this weekend I will post up the proto-types that I have spun up. I would still like to find a source for 3/32nd oz jigs. One of my molds has a 1/8th oz cavity that I will try and see if the hooks I have will work.

[skiptomylu]

Okay I see what your doing and the best thing to do it find a jig head with a collar that flairs a little on the end to help control the thread width. I also tie a jig I was pretty skeptical about until I tried it, the ting was really good! Here is a picture of a hackle jig with no body, it's a Popeye Jig, LOL!

Very effective jig it was too! This had no collar, but still think what you want is a collar with no barb and just flairs at the end. Only person I know that has this mold for sure does larger amounts, but will ask him if he has the time.

This was tied a very long time ago now! Actually my 2nd year tying because I know this vise and used it in year #2.

[TeamAsgrow]

I found a Mold that has a ball collar, that would probably work. But I don't plan on buying a new jig just for a few jigs for an annual trip. I will see what I can make up with the collarless jigs I have. I will post up some pics once I get a few made up.

[skiptomylu]

Ball collar will work, just don't wrap so much the thread slids off. Should be good for what you need!

[TeamAsgrow]

SO does anyone know where I can find some 3/32nd and 1/8th oz ball collar jigs?