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A new challenge. In your best attempt tie a jig that resembles or is inspired by “Fle-Fly Crappie Kicker Ole Faithful”. This is just for fun and to try to help inspire and get creative. Let’s see those jigs! Hair jig, feather, tinsel or whatever. Anything goes as long as it’s based on subject. Have Fun!
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Ok here is my take on this one. I saw a video months back and have never tried it but thought this would be a good time. They use the chenille as the tail! You use a lighter to burn the edge and then wrap like normal. Pretty simple and worked pretty good. I used some yarn this time to build up some body. Still seems thin for the hefty crappie kicker though.
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My first attempt
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They both look good
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Nice. :highfive
SuperDave,
I liked your idea of the tail. I think a saw a similar video on YT.
Here’s my wasp-looking version...
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Yeah I like that! That little bit of hackle really added to it. I think mine needs some hackle now....lol.
Looks good
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Should get the job done...
Really good looking guys. I have been Working so I have not had a chance to get to my Visa. Great inspiration.
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Very nice. Love those jig heads
Here's mine! I twist the chenille the tails last longer. Here's how to do the tails YouTube
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Those are all nice!
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Awesome job Luke! :HandsClappingQuote:
Originally Posted by Daddy and Luke
Great videoQuote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
Would Like this idea on resembling tent caterpillars in our area
I would love to give it a tie try but unfortunately my thumbs
have arthritis in the palm section where I'm unable to use them to tie
billygee
I have arthritis in my hands and do a bunch by using my vise to help out
My situation is somewhat differentQuote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
I do miss the challenges and tried ties left handed even tough Right handed
See I'm dependent on crutches for mobility which puts excessive pressure on my palm thumb joint which at times causes it to pull out sort of separate,
I then having to push it back in with grave discomfort.
This is where the arthritis is forming causing thumb mobility and discomfort.
Soaking does give temporary relief but tying will lock up mobility of the thumb left with only the use of the next two fingers (Very Frustrating)
working on a glove brace to prevent this from happening along with an athletic Rehab person with my options if need be
Oh Well !
The hurtles in life one has to deal with that comes with age
billygee
Looks goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Daddy and Luke
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I hope you can come up with something that will help ease the pain and let you get to doing what you did beforeQuote:
Originally Posted by billygee
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Thanks MikeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike1234
It's one of those health issues that is unforeseen til it happens.
My options are complex after tests they are :
Fusing the thumb joints and carpal tunnel surgery
Both have no guarantee due to my dependency on crutches
So at this point in my life I choose to find a lesser threat
to my hands instead of turning them into lobsters claws
I now have a wrist support glove and will work
on some better hand crutch cushions
Guess you might say it's baby steps all over again LOL
Might take a little time but hopefully I intend to get back into tying an have at it
Thanks again Mike
billygee