Attempt # 2

I have to work on this in spurts. We have a sick fur baby that I have to deal with too. Fingers there so camera would focus.
This again is a 1/32oz tujiinside tube jig, Eagle Claw brand from Wally World. I'm using nylon transparent sewing thread, from craft store. Cut an amount of craft fur and remove under fur. I stack it to even the end that will be loose, tail end. Then place on top of jig, hook side, and put a couple wraps to hold. With a small amount left in front of lead, fold to bottom of hook, and take a couple of loose wraps to hold it. Adjust it so all lead, top, bottom, and sides are covered. Add more fur if needed following same method, just in real small amounts.
Now, I take a small amount of the under fur and make an slightly oblong ball for the belly. I hold it centered over the bottom, with the front slightly ahead of the eyelet stem, and take a couple of loose wraps, check alignment, then pull tight. Lift the back of this belly portion up, and bring the mono back, put belly down in place and take a securing wrap or two, then carefully bring mono back forward, take a securing wrap in front of the eyelet stem.
This is where I'm at till I get back to it. Attachment 496784Attachment 496785Attachment 496787

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At this point, put a 1/2 hitch with the thread, so nothing slips. There are a couple of options at this point. One is to put another colored Craft fur on the back area to the tail. You can also use permanent type markers to paint these fibers here. The third option, you can always leave it white.
On my first attempt, I used some thick formula UV resin and applied it lightly to the back to the head tip, as well as down the sides a little. NOW, it's important NOT to cure the resin right a
way. You will need a piece of "Thin Skin" or "Scud Back" to cover the top of the back and head area. So, prep it by cutting to size, preferably ahead of time. Now, put it in place and shine your resin light onto the plastic, while holding in-place. only need a few seconds of light. Squeeze the head portion and what sticks out past the fibers tight together and set with the light. Any of the skin part not covering fibers, can be trimmed off with scissors. I almost forgot something here. When cutting and measuring the skin, you will need to place a extra small cut for the hook Eye to go through the plastic prior to placing the glue on.
Only thing I know to do now, besides getting it wet, is apply eyes. I use 3-D eyes I make, but you can use purchased eyes too. stick them on as close to the nose as possible. I then take some UV Resin and coat over and around the eyes and head then set it with the UV Light.

Here's the thin skin. It does not have glue on it. It's on that card stock by static I recon.Attachment 496805

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Ya'all ever have one of them days where nothing goes right...??? Well this is on hold for a bit, lest wise till I can get mesome flex UV Resin. Hobby stores carry thick, no flex, and both stores in town that carries it, says it's on order...AAAAARGH!!!!! LOL. one of dem day's....

I like the profile so far. Very baitfish looking.

Thank you, njones. I am attempting to make a copy of an jig another member here does, or did. I pM'd him and asked how he did them. He stated he didn't want to as he sells them and I offered to buy some. He said he would notify me when they went up for sale on ebay. Fast forward to a year, checking every couple of days, and I figured if I wanted some, I better figure them out my self as none have ever been available for sale.
I don't want mine to be an exact copy, as I don't want to take business away from him, As I'm not in business. I tie for my enjoyment only and to find something to catch fish regularly. Yes I do use plastics, but enjoy the hand ties as well.
The fat belly shad, is the profile I'm trying to achieve. Up in the stickies of this jig making forum is jig pictures. Click that, then Last up in the page numbers, (should take you to page 17). Scroll down to the second picture. That is the profile I'm shooting for, not necessarily the colors. The local market still don't have the glue/ resin I'm wanting, so, I have to order some. Unfortunately, being on a fixed income, forces delays in ordering some times.
Only a couple more days, and I hope to have what I need. Shortly after the first, this one will be finished up. Primarily working on shape in the final jig consistently right now. Then will be working on colors. I will say, this is a tricky little devil to tie.

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Ok, as promised. I'm still not happy with it.. Better, worse. I'm not sure. Soon as I get some slightly warmer Temps, I'll venture to a local spot I can hobble to and get the fishes opinion. Still no where close to what is wanted.
Can't get a hold of the originator no where. Hope he's ok. Hasn't been on site sense our PM conversation, and Hasn't had nothing where he said he sold them at either in over a year...Prayers he's ok.
I'll keep at it though. Maybe one day I'll get it.

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I agree the profile looks very much like some plastics I have fished. Add some flash and it’ll look really good.

I can't find the original using your directions. Can you post the pic of the original?

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Here you go rezz93. These are what is in the sticky "Jig Pictures" thread at the top of Jig Tying/Lure Making, DIY Forum Threads. On my computer, I go to the first page. In the top right corner under box with " Likes, Thanks, HaHa" is the row of page numbers. Hit "LAST". On that page, First pic is the Gold Fish. I've included all the pics I have of them on my phone. His versions are just great. Would still be willing to buy some if he would contact me...As I have said many times, and told him, this is a hobby for me. I tie for myself, not to sell. Having to tie a bunch, and meet a deadline would make it too much like work...I'm retired, and do it for relaxation, and the joy I get catching fish on them...
With that all said, the jigs in the pic are what I'm striving for...maybe one day I'll figure hem out...Attachment 497278Attachment 497279Attachment 497280Attachment 497281Attachment 497282Attachment 497283Attachment 497284

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Nice looking jigs. Interesting for sure.

It looks like the body may be made with thin foam.

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Originally Posted by rezz93

Nice looking jigs. Interesting for sure.

It looks like the body may be made with thin foam.

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The little bit I was able to extract from him is it's actually either Marabou, or craft fur. He said he uses glue and glitter glue mostly, but would not dwell on it. one reason
I wanted one in hand. The back has Scud Back down it. He also said you could tie it in or glue, The scud back, his on...