Thread necks and mallard flank

I decided to try something new to me and bought a package of natural mallard flank feathers to try working into marabou.

I’ve been trying various methods (cutting really short V’s, palmering and wrapping feathers, etc.) but haven’t settled on a method I like yet.

I also decided to break down and try some UV resin on the thread necks. I like it so far.

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I probably should have added a bit of flash, but mainly focusing on the tail right now.

Any pointers?



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Very nice Jeff. I was wondering what made that look on the threads. I was thinking it was the softex stuff. I like that look myself.

Good lookin jigs.

I know less than a thimble full of air about tying jigs. But I know I like those. Very nice. I would like to see some with green head, black thread neck and chartreuse feathers.

Nice stuff! As always!

Looks good Jeff!

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Tie it in by the tip fold the feather in half and wrap it around it will add in better

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Originally Posted by Fatman

Tie it in by the tip fold the feather in half and wrap it around it will add in better

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Thanks, I will try that. I was doing it the other way around (tying in the base, folding and wrapping.


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Look good to me!!!

:hesaid I don't have a clue what the be talking about.

Been tying this style of jig since the late 80s - we call them hard bodies. Tried various UV gels and liquids, either no thread penetration or the finish was tacky. Stayed with fingernail polish. 1st coat should be thin to soak into the thread. I use up to 3 coats on a finished jig + 2 coats for the eyes. If you want your jigs bullet proof use epoxy and a turning wheel.
I put two flank feathers together, with the stem, and tye on. Loose fluffy stuff gets chewed up real quick, by baitfish and fry, in the waters I fish.
Also - I paint to the base of the eye on the hook like your jig in the upper left corner. Mostly because I use 2lb test and my knot would catch that gap in the other jigs.