How about a jig that almost will not sink?

[gillbuster]

Those are a nice mess of jigs and neat jig set up
Gillbuster

[shipahoy41]

I am just curious.....does anyone use deer hair to tie jigs with? It seems like the deer tail would work pretty good.

Occasionally I'll put three strands on my marabou crappie jig just for an accent color. That's about it. I fish crappie and Bream. To me that is Marabou and crystal flash. Chenille is used on my crappie lures because I like the "Body" look it gives to the profile.

Instead of buck, I will make Kip tail jigs.

By the way, I also am going to Anderson SC on April 3 to visit my son for two days. We will probably fish Lake Hartwell while I am down there. Small world isn't it.

[ShilohRed]

I have some with buck tails up to 1 oz. And they hold up great.
Skip that jig would sure be good to tie above a standard jig. Allow that one to float around while the other one holds it down.
Pete

[skiptomylu]

I have some with buck tails up to 1 oz. And they hold up great.
Skip that jig would sure be good to tie above a standard jig. Allow that one to float around while the other one holds it down.
Pete

I have been thinking the same thing. I tried to place it where I had been catching some crappie off my bank and the wind was blowing, but not all that bad and it was just almost impossible.

As for bucktail, I tie it for anyone that wants it and some do, but I rarely use it my self. I prefer material that is softer and have more action in the water. I really like marabou and hackle best, but have a good may other options like the rabbit here. Arctic Fox is nice as well, but a little costly since they sell it buy the patch of skin that is only about 1"-1 1/2" square. I also like squirrel, Springbok hair, Etc. Also have Elk, Moose,

I also use several synthetics that are very nice. I have some craft fur that goes from black to silver that is really good on crappie. Got that pattern from the guide Mark Robinson and he as right, it's good!

Sometimes I will even make a tail out of crystal flash by it self or some other kind of flash. I don't limit my self to anything and am open to try tying with most any material. I have some disco yarn for example (lots of it) that makes a really good looking jig in the water.

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