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I found a new material that is lightweight and virtually indestructible. It is chrome on one side and black on the other. I started playing around with it this evening. I really like the attracting qualities of this baby. I am going to call it "Dat Minnow"
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Man that looks good Ship. I've been trolling crankbaits all summer for crappie and chrome and black are two of the best colors.
Scott this stuff is better than flashabou. It will attract as if there was a spinner blade on the jig but it is the material that will be reflecting the light. It is durable yet pliable enough to move with the slightest movement in the water. I am going to tip it with a waxie nd see what happens.
I saved the packaging of some oreo cookies. Chrome silver on the inside and reflective blue on the outside. I tried it one day last week with little sucess. I'll have to try it again later. I love playing with no-cost materials...lol.
Looks good Ship. Lots of flash in that one.
Ship nicely done and I bet you will come up with another pattern or two before all is said and done. You just never know when you can come up with some neat material to make a killer jig.
Redman
I'll bet those would work good through the ice this winter also! Love the slim pattern.
I like the design Ship!!!
Maybe you should name it Star Wars Minnow as it looks kind of futuristic. Nice one and I bet all that shinny stuff catches some fish.
Skip
Nice looking jig!!!! I was gonna ask about it's movement but you already answered that one.
Fatman
I like the name Skip. Tomorrow I will post a photo of the material. I got 100 yards for $0.99 at a yard sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiptomylu
As you can see the material is soft but durable and gives plenty of movement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
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That is cool!!
Skip I mailed you some of the material. I did some research on it. When the sun is up it shines like a spinner on a roadrunner. When the sun goes down it is dark and the crappie can find it in the differing conditions. I will field test it next week at Weiss Lake. Post a photo of the designs you make with it. I am thinking of a chenille body to hold attractant scent with the tail made of this material. Got to have some chartreuse on it. Please send me three jigs you make with it.Quote:
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Its different
I will do that and look forward to playing with it to find my best way to use it. Also about to get some of that Synthetic hair fixed up for you too.Quote:
Originally Posted by shipahoy41
Skip
Ok. Thanks
Still playing with the concept. Added chenille today. Opinions???? I like them!!
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I sent some material to Skip, Snake, and Chaunc. I can't wait to see what they create with it.
I cut the "V" in the tail first. (Measure the tail to about two inches or so. Double over and use scissors to cut the "V")
Put the hook through the silver side of the material and slide to the front of the jig.
Start your thread wrap behind the material then tie one side of the tail down. Add flashabou or whatever then fold the other side of the tail down and lock into position.
Finish your wrap or add chenille and finishing knot.