Could some one tell me what exactly this is and what is the difference between Floss and 4 strand
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Could some one tell me what exactly this is and what is the difference between Floss and 4 strand
The strand count is just for larger flies/jigs. I have switched to using Embroidery floss as the cost is a lot less and it comes in hundreds of colors. Not to mention you can get rayon, silk, nylon, cotton and metallic. Endless varieties and saves money.
This just gets more confusing, i guess I will get a better understanding of it all when I finally start tying some jigsQuote:
Originally Posted by fish_4_all
Use crappie Tubes you don't have to worry about tying jigs. They work great. You can get them in different colors. Red head white body for example. Good color 1-1/2inch.
But catching them on someething you made entirely yourself is GREAT!!!!!
For the floss just go to WalMart or Joannes and ask for embroidery floss they have lots of cool colors
Fatman
Thanks FatmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
Glad to help
Fatman
This is a jig tying board and not a tube haven. If you use tubes in place of tying you will never feel the thrill of catching something that you made. Also I can fish with one jig all day or even two or three days with out ever changing. Do that with a tube!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Jones
I have tubes in my boat, but they just are not needed 98% of the time. I will use them and I like them, just not in the same ball park as hand tied jigs and kind of silly to compare IMHO!
Skip
I understand this to be a jig tying/jig making forum. Some people here do pour or dip plastic to use with their plain or tied jigs. Some people like to make a true custom jig from scratch and some prefer to tie only. Matter of personal choice – it can’t hurt to cover all the bases…..
I use four strand floss or single strand floss, for fly tying, to create bodies (bulks up quick) and wings. For jigs – I like to use single strand of fluorescent red in tails of my marabou jigs (for attraction and as a trademark).
I am all for pouring your own tubes and plastics too. Tougher plastic is out there and will fish as well as any other. Not to mention the color combinations you can get doing it yourself.
Sorry I confused you more DC. I buy my floss from anywhere I can get it. Stay away from DMC unless you want the fancy colors. It is not worth the triple cost compared to less expensive floss. But when it comes to metallics and other fancy colors DMC is the easiest to use and has colors you won't find in others.
Not really a good comparison. I have found that sometimes crappie will bite minnows and not jigs, jigs but not minnows and tied jigs and not tubes and the other way around. I always have them all on hand. You just never know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Jones
Skip, this is a jig tying and MAKING FORUM. Not just tying. And it's a crappie board.
I have held off commenting on this thread, but feel it is a good time to say something.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc Crappie
Don't know for sure, but am thinking you are a new jig tier and if so you shouldn't be worried about floss at all yet. Really, learn the basics first with a regular jig and then if you still want to go more advanced then do so.
Floss is a shiny thread type material in fly tying that mainly covers the hook with a nice shinny coating and jigs usually would use chenille or it is a thread neck jig and neither really need floss. It is more for tiny flies and adds color and flash like covering.
Just my opinion,
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