Panfish jigs

Getting ready for a panfish tourney...


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nice jigs what are the body's made of?

Oh yeah, you look ready. I'd maybe add some cap spiders. I've been tearin them up on those lately.

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Originally Posted by texascrappiefisherman

Oh yeah, you look ready. I'd maybe add some cap spiders. I've been tearin them up on those lately.

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What does a cap spider look like never hear that name before

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Originally Posted by Doc Crappie

What does a cap spider look like never hear that name before

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YouTube - Tying Michael Verduin's Cap Spider

Len

Thanks for the link think I will give that a try doesnt look to hard to make

DC Thnx – the bodies are 3/0 flat thread with lots of clear fingernail polish (wet-n-wild brand).

TCF
Diffidently have to add the “cap”.

Len
Thnx for the link – very informative. A real great loss to the fly tying world.

Guys for a great coating to use on thread neck jigs try using Dave's Flexament or make your own. If you want to make your own flex coating/glue just get your self a tube of GOOP and Toluene (Toluol) for a thinner. Now that thinner is some bad stuff, but it make Flexament a lot cheaper. If cost is not a big deal just buy some Dave's Flexament. It is a bit thick and works well on thread, but I don't use it on chenille jigs.

Also if you make your own I probably would put it in plastic bottles and would use glass.

Skip

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Originally Posted by LedHed

DC Thnx – the bodies are 3/0 flat thread with lots of clear fingernail polish (wet-n-wild brand).

TCF
Diffidently have to add the “cap”.

Len
Thnx for the link – very informative. A real great loss to the fly tying world.

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LedHed,I like the black jigs with the touch of pink on top of jig head!! I know your silver or gray jigs would work on the lakes that I fish because they are mostly clear.

What size hook and weight are you using?

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Guys for a great coating to use on thread neck jigs try using Dave's Flexament or make your own. If you want to make your own flex coating/glue just get your self a tube of GOOP and Toluene (Toluol) for a thinner. Now that thinner is some bad stuff, but it make Flexament a lot cheaper. If cost is not a big deal just buy some Dave's Flexament. It is a bit thick and works well on thread, but I don't use it on chenille jigs.

Also if you make your own I probably would put it in plastic bottles and would use glass.

Skip

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Skip what type of glue would you recommend for faster absorbtion on thread after you finish tying?

Those are some fantastic tyes. They will definitely do damage to the crappie and gill populations in your area or anywhere for that matter.Coooool.

Very nice jigs!

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Originally Posted by LedHed

DC Thnx – the bodies are 3/0 flat thread with lots of clear fingernail polish (wet-n-wild brand).

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Think this answers my question I asked from the eye thread about your bodies. They hold up very well, never have tried to coat the whole thing with nail polish, my flex stuf does not coat ANYTHING like that. Gonna give it a go. Thanks!


Len, I am using Wapsi's Flex-Seal, bought from Jann's, and it soaks into the thread very fast and is dry in seconds.

I dig the jigs Ledhed. Those should do the trick. Also enjoyed the Cap Spider video. I think you would have a tough time separating bluegill from crappie if you fillet them. Tastes the same to me! Nice job.

Sonny those look great ... Hope you catch a bunch

JSC

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Those are some nice looking jigs.

Thnx again CDC members.
JSC
Should do fine if it don't rain.... Yeah it rains out here some times.

JB
The tail in these jigs are marabou fluffs - they are way easier to use when you are tying lite jigs. I marry two feathers together, cut to length, and tie the feathers on. I like the way they flare out - really breathes in the water.

nice jigs Led

Those are nice looking jigs. Good luck.