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for telling me about the saltwater neck hackle and the way you tie it. I got my hackle today and tried the way you use one end piece and cut the "V's" out of the wider part of the feather. Where I was using 3 feathers to tie 1 jig, I can now tie a jig with 1 feather. The jigs look better also, I think.
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Scott
Ya got it down now!!!!! Good looking jigs!!!
Fatman
Looking good and I knew you would like that stuff better. I end up after a few months with a big Qt. bag I keep my working bunch in and by that time there is a bunch of extra little V's for use and can pick 2 from what you already have. You can just pick if you want long ones or short ones.
Glad you like the Salt Water Neck Hackle and it's the only stuff I will buy a pound of, but only a very few colors. I may have to add a couple more before long.
Oh and almost forgot to say I also think you get more action like this.
Skip
The jigs are looking good.
Very nice jigs Scott
Thanks guys.
Yes,very nice.I will have to give that hackle a try!!
I think you're on the right track Scott Skip is always been a big help on anything that is guys need in the way of tying up jigs with material Skip has definitely helped me out quite a few times with different materials in all soul painting.
Skip is one of the good guys on this site and has helped many who were willing to listen. I too learned much from him about five years ago too. He and I often share tying secrets with each other. I can't wait to see his you tube or DVD videos.
You have it down just right. Your jigs look very good.
Yep Skip has "ruint" another one.. lol
Nice job, great looking jigs!
Sorry for butting in, but are those 1/16's with #2's?
Just observing and trying to learn.
They look great.
Adam
Not sure what he has there, but I mostly use #4 Sickle hooks in most sizes, but do have some 1/16 with #2 Sickle and some 1/8 with same. Even a few 1/8 with #1 Sickle hooks. When you get down to a 1/16 I have from #8 to #2 Sickle or #1 & 2's in regular bend. Smaller down to 1/80 with a #8 & #6 Regular bend. Have 1/64 in both regular bend and sickle in #6 & #4 and probably #8.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micropterus salmoides
Just comes down to what you want to fish with.
Skip
The jigs I pictured are 1/8 oz walleye heads with #4 hooks. I got the heads from TNT Tackle. Thanks for the compliment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micropterus salmoides
Man...those are sacalait jigs, forget the walleye! 1/8th with 4 would seem to be a great combination for a small lure (in length) probing brush vertically...or maybe I'm just confused. In length, how long are they? I really like a 2 to 2 1/2 lure and I like the extra weight for feel when in the brush b/c i like to walk wood and I think* most of the 1/8th oz heads I buy at local retailers are 2's or 1's which exposes to much hook beyond my plastics which I don't like.
Maybe I've got my hooks confused.
Adam
I know most of my jigs that are 1/16 or heavier are 2"- 2 1/2" so I would think his 1/8 are about that.
Skip