Been trying a new little jig called The Mule jig. It's 1/64oz thin wire hook, and it has a wire keeper built-in. I must say the wire keeper really does keep the Trout Magnet plastic in place.
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Been trying a new little jig called The Mule jig. It's 1/64oz thin wire hook, and it has a wire keeper built-in. I must say the wire keeper really does keep the Trout Magnet plastic in place.
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– Mule Fishing Supply Co
Any chance you could show a trout magnet rigged up on one?
I was curious about those jigs as I'd seen that style recently on a website somewhere. Not sure if it was that brand or not, but definitely the same style "keeper", which is what caught my eye.
Thanks for info, and for sharing.
No, I don't have a camera, but the guy who makes them has his own fishing youtube channel.Quote:
Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3ct8X1rBI
wow yawl almost a dollar a pc ? i bet money i can get ya sum WAY cheaper if you buy a few more than 5 at a time
just saying
Yeah,they're kinda expensive, but nobody make a 1/64 oz jig with a wire keeper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
I do and you can too. Attachment 383391Attachment 383392Quote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
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Actually, I order some of those wire keepers ... thanks, and I have been using them on my Daiwa Gekkabijin 1.5 g jigs with a beetle spinner.I've just been too lazy to put them on 1/64 oz jigs...Lol.
On the smaller hooks I cut the keeper wire in half to get to be in the right place on the hook shaft. You probably do that too. Enjoy your threads.Sent from my SM-G960U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
Hey Tom, what did you use to attach the keeper? It looks like black tape?Quote:
Originally Posted by z520tom
thx
Bob
I put them in a fly tying vise, and wrap them in thread, and soak the thread with superglue.
For the Gekkabijin 1.5 g jigs I didn't have to, because they have a 6# hook and I use bigger plastic, but... yes, if I do some 1/64 jigs it looks like i'll have to snip off the end to make it fit right.Quote:
Originally Posted by z520tom
6/0 uni thread and some crazy glue.Sent from my SM-G960U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by BobC
Do you first make a wrap on the jig first, and then lay the keeper on top, and wrap both together? I do that thinking it will provide a better grip.Quote:
Originally Posted by z520tom
Some 20 gauge brass wire and flat nosed pliers make these really quickly, easily and quite a bit cheaper than buying the pre made retainers.
I can knock out about 200 an hour for less that a penny a piece.
I lay a wrap bed of thread down first, then tie on the wire keeper and wrap completely over it. A couple drops of super glue to seal the threads and it’s done. I use a 70 denier UTC thread, not sure how that compares in size to other size nominations.
Ok,but doesn't the 20 gauge brass wire add to the weight of the jig?Quote:
Originally Posted by Yodie
I can weigh it, but a 1/2 inch piece of this wire isn’t going to add anything worth noting.
They fit great. [emoji106]
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Yes. First wrap on shaft and second and third wrap on keeper. Also do a couple of reverse wraps on the barb end to lock it good.Sent from my SM-G960U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
Z-man is missing the boat, if they ever came out with a Trout Magnet clone, and tiny jig and wire keeper, you could probably catch 50 fish on one lure...Lol.
The trout magnet is itself a clone of the beetle spin jig still being sold today.Sent from my SM-G960U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
I need to sit at my fly tying bench and come up with my own trout magnet clone. One that is straight, doesn't get torn up, and will stay on the hook even if I shoot it under docks. I tied up some nice 1/16 oz. jigs the other day with a weed guard, eyes, and marabou tails. They won't be sliding off the jig head no matter what bites em...nonono
Here is a imitation I tied a couple of days ago. 1/29oz, #12 hook. Little copperhead!Attachment 383477Quote:
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A simple marabou-and-chenille jig is a killer. Think "woolly bugger" but without the hackle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly2bTied
You can substitute rabbit for the marabou, if you like.
Here are a Bison and Sow Bug hand tied by a member on here. Look pretty darn good to me.
Regards
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Make your own. Take almost any Z-man bait (like a TRD, for example) and cut it up into little "trout magnets".Quote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
You can do the same with any plastic. Buy 4" bass finesse worms and cut them to whatever length you like.
Kind of like these chenille and split feather tails maybe.Attachment 383482Quote:
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Isn't the nature of soft plastic lures to be soft.I mean, more natural feel in the fish mouth so they won't spit the lure ?
Yes.....there are several articles about that very subject. Many plastic lure makers want a certain feel and mix the plastisol accordingly....especially bass lure manufacturers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
Regards
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Those are some beautiful ties by everyone. Fish getters for sure.
Bob
I like thinner bodies and full, marabou tails: a woolly bugger without the hackle.Quote:
Originally Posted by z520tom
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