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Just thought I would pass this on. I tied a little 1/32 oz. jig on a small hook and when I finally put it on my line the other day it almost floats. I had no idea that rabbit fur would have that effect, but it did. Once it got wet it was almost floating along so anyone wanting a jig that sinks very slow that will work.
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Guess I should show a pic to see it...
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That's interesting. Could it be because there was air trapped in the fur? Next time you go down try wetting it then rubbing it between your fingers and see if it'll sink. Either way, it'll still be great to cast. I love slow sinking lures, which is one of the main reasons I don't cast jigs too often.
rabbit hair is great, it just flows in the water and has lots of movement, i hadnt used it on crappie jigs but i use it for striper bucktails and muskie spinnerbaits and spinners and works great, will definately try it on crappie jigs now, i got a ton of it in every color imaginable
I am just curious.....does anyone use deer hair to tie jigs with? It seems like the deer tail would work pretty good.
Bucktail jigs kill the Walleyes on every lake up here.... Blk/Prp are the key color on most... Here are a few i did last fall..Quote:
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Bucktails work good, will still move in cold water, holds up better than feathers. I've been using them for along time, look at these.Quote:
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Not with deer body hair (used for poppers), but bucktail works great. I make saltwater bucktails with it on 1/4+ oz. heads. Check out my website for pictures. I have caught crappie on 3/8th oz. bucktails though... Go figure.Quote:
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For small crappie jigs it just seems like such a waste to cut off more than half of the length of the hair. I usually use kiptail for crappie jigs.
Crappie Kid, those look pretty good. You're a lot more organized than me though. :D
Hey Smoothlures i am supposed to be in SC at the end of the month... Clemson Area for about 2-3 weeks are you near by.... I was there 2 yrs ago and couldnt find any Callies... Did find a good Trout stream up in the Mts....Quote:
Originally Posted by smoothlures
And for being organized if you saw my desk now you would laugh..
I'm not really far away but I'm not close... Near the Myrtle Beach area. Whatcha doing down here?
Sorry for hijacking your thread Skip. :D
Ill be working at Oconee Nuc Pwr plant..... If i had a day off i wouldnt mind driving to catch fish.. I plan on bringing my stuff with me.. Sorry for the hijack too Skip.;)Quote:
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Those are a nice mess of jigs and neat jig set up
Gillbuster
Occasionally I'll put three strands on my marabou crappie jig just for an accent color. That's about it. I fish crappie and Bream. To me that is Marabou and crystal flash. Chenille is used on my crappie lures because I like the "Body" look it gives to the profile.Quote:
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Instead of buck, I will make Kip tail jigs.
By the way, I also am going to Anderson SC on April 3 to visit my son for two days. We will probably fish Lake Hartwell while I am down there. Small world isn't it.
I have some with buck tails up to 1 oz. And they hold up great.
Skip that jig would sure be good to tie above a standard jig. Allow that one to float around while the other one holds it down.
Pete
I have been thinking the same thing. I tried to place it where I had been catching some crappie off my bank and the wind was blowing, but not all that bad and it was just almost impossible.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShilohRed
As for bucktail, I tie it for anyone that wants it and some do, but I rarely use it my self. I prefer material that is softer and have more action in the water. I really like marabou and hackle best, but have a good may other options like the rabbit here. Arctic Fox is nice as well, but a little costly since they sell it buy the patch of skin that is only about 1"-1 1/2" square. I also like squirrel, Springbok hair, Etc. Also have Elk, Moose,
I also use several synthetics that are very nice. I have some craft fur that goes from black to silver that is really good on crappie. Got that pattern from the guide Mark Robinson and he as right, it's good!
Sometimes I will even make a tail out of crystal flash by it self or some other kind of flash. I don't limit my self to anything and am open to try tying with most any material. I have some disco yarn for example (lots of it) that makes a really good looking jig in the water.
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