Jig Body!

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10-01-2008, 03:00 PM
Len

Jig Body!

I was on a fly tying website and they were talking about using fabric paint to form bodies on the flies that they tied.So I decided to give it a try on some jig heads and it seems to hold up really well.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...wBodies002.jpg
10-01-2008, 03:26 PM
ejones1961

Are you putting that over thread or chenille? It looks good
10-01-2008, 03:38 PM
Len

Just over regular cotton/polyester sewing thread.
10-01-2008, 03:44 PM
fishing buddy

Looks good where did you get your paint.
10-01-2008, 04:13 PM
Len

The paint is actually used for T-shirt designs and can be purchased at any craft store.Comes in a variety of colors also. The paint I used is called SCRIBBLES 3D Paint.

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10-01-2008, 04:51 PM
Yodibuzz

Len,
thanks for sharing. these jigs look very durable and great colors too.
how long does it take to dry? can they hang or do they need to be rotated?
10-01-2008, 05:36 PM
Len

They take about 24hrs. to dry and all you need to do is hang them!
10-01-2008, 07:22 PM
redear

man!
they look real good, I mean a professional lookin job too. those bodies definitly have appeal, and the colors are perfect.
10-01-2008, 09:24 PM
fowlmood77

I have used that stuff on some jigs earlier this year and it worked alright. Not very durable, You might get 3-4 fish before it comes apart. I shot alot of docks with mine and when it would hit concrete, it would start peeling off. They make some paint that glows in the dark that I used in the dark shadows :D
10-03-2008, 08:30 AM
Buckeye Mike

Hey Len, nice looking jigs, i like the body look. Do you give the body a clear coat, when the body is dry.

Can you give a link, to where you got the idea ? THANKS
10-03-2008, 02:09 PM
Len

EZ-Shape Sparkle Body - SurfTalk

I put a thin coat of Hard as Nails on the body after it has dried for 24hrs.
10-04-2008, 06:34 PM
Buckeye Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Len

EZ-Shape Sparkle Body - SurfTalk

I put a thin coat of Hard as Nails on the body after it has dried for 24hrs.

THANKS for the link. Checked it out and i guess i will have to make a run to the craft store. THANKS AGAIN
10-06-2008, 05:46 PM
wardsmit

Looks really good...i have used it some but not a lot...
10-07-2008, 01:11 PM
Fatman

couple of guys on my fly tying boards love that stuff.

Fatman
10-10-2008, 08:29 AM
AWMiller

I've recently started using this too... but for me, I use it more for the eyes on my jig heads and also accent to simulate gill flash..... i do like it though... much easier than working with vinyl (yuck!) or enamel paints when doing the eyes.
10-12-2008, 01:53 PM
chuckauten

Beautiful jigs. I have been searching for rubbler bodies. Found out that you have to make a mold, tie feather, etc to jig and place in mold and pour. Just like pouring grubs. Yours seems a lot easier. Thanks for the tip. Good fishing.

Chuck