4 replies to this topic

[mr max]

I would appreciate it if a member can tell me what size chenille to use?I want to use chenille on the following size jig hooks #2,#4,#6,#8.Should I tye with a large or medium chenelle?I am also thinking of tying with cactus chenille and I would appreciate some input on this chenille.

[AtticaFish]

I use mostly medium for crapie jigs. Just make sure you leave enough hook gap to get into the fish with those #8 hooks. On 1/64 or smaller jigs, I use ultra chenille or just use thread or tinsel bodies. The cactus stuff is longer but pretty soft so shouldn't get in the way. You hitting crappie or white bass?

BTW where at on the north coast? I'm 30 mins south of sandusky.

[mr max]

Thanks for the reply AtticaFish.I live in Cleveland and all species of fish seem to go crazy for jigs tied with marabou and some kind of pearl flash, that is why Im thinking of a pearl cactus chanille.

[AtticaFish]

Silver Tinsel Chenille and Pearl midge flash have filled my stringer with crappie 4 times this year. The pict is what I've been using. Silver darter head has some holograph finish, gotta see it in person. You may have some interest in the crappie.com forum, lots of info there.

Still trying to find a jig to get some Erie perch, wanna come up with something to show my Dad you can catch fish on artifical bait. Have yet to try this one up there. Maybe this will do it. - AtticaFish

Attached Files

•  silver_minnie.jpg   12.48K   24 downloads

[mr max]

That is a fine lure AtticaFish.I have noticed when I use a minnow type crankbait I have tied with a pearl white Flashabou on the rear treble ,I can provoke a bite on a slow day.I would like to tie my marabou jigs with a chanille that would create the same multicolored holographic effect as the white pearl Flashabou has.In your opinions what is the best type of chanille to use to achieve this?