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Who was I talking to the other day on this board about the Red Eye Damsel?
I took this fly pattern called Red Eye Damsel and tied it on a 1/32oz. jig and kind of like the concept. So I would love to know what others think, please tell me if you like it.
Skip
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...s/DSC02034.jpg
Looks good they will be jumping in your boat after it.......
i like it .is that wire wrapped around it?
Thanks guys!Quote:
Originally Posted by 78mudbug
Yes it's wire and adds a segmented look and strength to help hold the body.
Skip
Skip, thats a looker! people underestimate an unpainted jighead too. I usually coat them with sally hansens clear so it won't turn dark.
Have you though t of using a red bead-chain for the eyes? Would that be easier, or not make much of a difference?
This was just a pattern that was fly of the week and caught my eye. It could be tied with bead chain eyes, but I kind of like the chenille eyes tied the way the fly was. Also not sure I would use a bead chain just behind a jig head, but on the fly a bead chain eye would add a tiny bit of weight. Actually after thinking about it even on the fly if I wanted to add weight then I would probably use the dumbbell eyes.Quote:
Originally Posted by LMBarnett
Skip
Skip,
Nice jig!!! The only thing I can think of is a little shorter on the tail, I know the marabou pulses in the water it only looks like the tail would flair too much and the fish might miss getting hooked.
Of course I could be wet behind the ear's and you'll take it out and slaughter them with it and I'd be the horses patute LOL.
Fatman
I see lots of people that say that about tail length, but I don't find it true. I know a guide on this lake that uses mostly craft fur and he uses the full length of Select Craft fur and that makes a long tail. Since crappie eat bait fish head first it will not make a difference IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
Also I have lot of jigs with different tail lengths and find my marabou with long tails are not a problem at all and some are 2" or a little more past the hook. I tie most shorter for people that want it like that, but for my own use I like them a bit ling and flowing. I do have both long and shorter tail in my box, but have not had trouble with short strikes except from bream and they like picking at the tails of worms and such.
Skip
Cool,
I'll have to try some with longer tails myself. Thanks for the info.
Fatman
I would be happy to field test it for you ?
Skip-- did you used to make rods? I bought some spiral wrapped rods from
a Skip down Toledo Bend way a few years ago.
MO
I am going to have to agree with Skip on this one, I too, like the longer tails on a jig or fly. If you look at the bait fish or a minnow for instance, it does not just all of a sudden stop. It tapers down to it's tail. I feel that a slightly longer tail gives the jig more action in the water. MORE ACTION MEANS MORE FISH....It is like other things in life, THE MORE IT (SHAKES) THE MORE YOU NOTICE IT.....:eek:
I like it. I've been doing some fly conversions myself.
Here's a jig twist on Al Campbells "Crappie Candy"
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/100_2409.jpg
Nice!!!!
No I never make rods and really don't know right off who that would have been.Quote:
Originally Posted by mozingo1952
If you want to know how to get him I would be happy to check around for you.
Skip
My memory is going south. I found the guy's card It was Kit Harrison, down close to Sam Rayburn. Texas Sidewinder rods. I think he does some crappie
guiding , but I could be wrong there also.
good luck
MO
Well Sam Rayburn is only about 25 miles from me. I do understand the memory thing though, LOL! Sam Rayburn is a little smaller than Toledo Bend, but is a really beautiful lake too. I fished both for many years, but when it came down to moving here I just didn't want to be living on Rayburn because you can't have a boat dock/house on that lake.Quote:
Originally Posted by mozingo1952
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