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Thought I could use the thread for tying on eyes for rods...wrong. It's ugly but I'm sure there is a half blind crappie out there that will be hungry enough. I call this one Electric Margarita. I will get better though...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...43d2a89230.jpg
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I promise it looks a lot better than my first hundred or so. That will catch fish for sure.
Dude.... it's Gon put fish in boat if you fish it and it's stays together. Have fun with tying!
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X2!! Danger Jig tieing is addictive!!Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
Is that deer belly hair?
Now your in trouble, welcome to the addiction!
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Yes it isQuote:
Originally Posted by callmecamo
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I've got pick up some colors and materials but I can definitely see the how the addiction begins lol
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Great colors and workmanship, you are off to a good start, PS- love that jig, Crappie will to.
I started tying with belly hair too. Mainly because it was really cheap. One thing that I learned is that it's longevity is rather limited. Fish will tear them up quick and so will your tackle box. (However, it does work!) I switched to kiptail, marabou and squirrel tail and have never looked back to the belly hair. I must have a dozen packages of the stuff that will most likely never be used again. I would suggest that you check out those other tail materials if you are concerned about longevity like I am. I absolutely love tying jigs but I hate it when they look all boogered up after catching a half dozen fish or getting jostled around in my tackle box for a week or two. Just my opinion that I've learned from experience. Good luck! Totally dig that color btw!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishaholic_Jim
Thanks. That was the only hair where I bought the materials but I will definitely look into the other hairs. Have you ever tried fox hair? I've got a buddy who traps asked me if I want some.
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I have not tried fox hair yet but have seen plenty of others on here that use it to good effect. I'll use just about anything up to frog hair if I could find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishaholic_Jim
Tell him yes, but only so much of natural Fox is what you want. The White or Arctic Fox is what you want if you are dyeing them yourself. I just buy the tails already the color I want, but I also have several natural tails that I like. Also look at Squirrel tails and you can get them dyed. Kip tails are popular with guys and it does work well, just have to be careful buying them because of short hair. The White Fox are being bread just for market too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishaholic_Jim
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Now I'm trying to figure out consistency on size and amount of material
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Looks good