I just saw an old jig pic where someone had done that, and I had some old spinnerbaits that I though about scavenging the skirts off of, I just didn't know if they would be effective?
thanks
flymoron
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I just saw an old jig pic where someone had done that, and I had some old spinnerbaits that I though about scavenging the skirts off of, I just didn't know if they would be effective?
thanks
flymoron
Sure they work. I've done this several times. You can also use just one or two like flash along with other material like hackle, etc..
Like Dave said, they work.
I add a little to a jig once in a while and it adds some lively action.
I have a drawer full of rubber but like the round reptile rubber the best. Great tail material.
Just look at my pic on this post . I love the stuff. Use it for spider legs on tiny jigs to a full blow tail and other things in between.
Lots of different styles and colors too!
I too use old skirts and buy the new ones when a color gets my eye. Tying with them can be a pain if you’re heavy handed like me. It took me a while to learn to lock them in and then back off the tension as I move back to keep them from flaring out too much. Trees get em more than anything else, they’re tough.
I make lots with silicone tails for both crappie and bream
I have alot of silicone legs I have purchased off EBay over the years. There use to be a guy in Michigan who sold them for a great price. I think I have ever color he ever sold.
I do sir I think they work great! Attachment 450479
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Erin,,,,That looks like one of Donnie’s old builds,,,he got me hooked on those gnats for the longest time,,,I sure liked they fish I caught as well with them,,,,
Yes sir it’s a lot like his… mr Donnie was often replicated but never duplicated haha I do some gnats too for trollingQuote:
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As stated before, yes they work very well, whether you use multiple strands, or a couple or even just one . Give them a try...
For guys who are wondering what gnats are exactly,,,,,,,here’s Donnie’s gnats on left with the rubber legs,,,mine are on thr right with just flash…they are basically just a crappie jig without the lead head …..very dangerous crappie weapon tipped with either a minnow or crappie bites.
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Here are some that I tie too
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I do it a lot.
Mike
Here is a new video Patrick (Fridays86 here on cdc) uploaded today using them.
https://youtu.be/tQxs-G2R488
Yes I use them all the time. The tighter you tie the legs the more they’ll flare out so be careful.
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Okay I have not tied any jigs with just silicone tails in awhile. Your post and pictures have inspired me whip out the vice. Thanks for the push.
Wow, you always impress me! :notworthy:highfiveQuote:
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