Jig Body!

[Len]

I was on a fly tying website and they were talking about using fabric paint to form bodies on the flies that they tied.So I decided to give it a try on some jig heads and it seems to hold up really well.

[ejones1961]

Are you putting that over thread or chenille? It looks good

[Len]

Just over regular cotton/polyester sewing thread.

[fishing buddy]

Looks good where did you get your paint.

[Len]

The paint is actually used for T-shirt designs and can be purchased at any craft store.Comes in a variety of colors also. The paint I used is called SCRIBBLES 3D Paint.

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[Yodibuzz]

Len,
thanks for sharing. these jigs look very durable and great colors too.
how long does it take to dry? can they hang or do they need to be rotated?

[Len]

They take about 24hrs. to dry and all you need to do is hang them!

[redear]

man!
they look real good, I mean a professional lookin job too. those bodies definitly have appeal, and the colors are perfect.

[fowlmood77]

I have used that stuff on some jigs earlier this year and it worked alright. Not very durable, You might get 3-4 fish before it comes apart. I shot alot of docks with mine and when it would hit concrete, it would start peeling off. They make some paint that glows in the dark that I used in the dark shadows :D

[Buckeye Mike]

Hey Len, nice looking jigs, i like the body look. Do you give the body a clear coat, when the body is dry.

Can you give a link, to where you got the idea ? THANKS