Tuna Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Hey, I like the name. Anyway, I made these jigs using #4 bronze nymph hooks then adding olive shaped split shot. Flattened the sinkers with a pair of pliers having ground off teeth. Each was super glued and dipped in a baking soda wash to speed up the process. Had a bunch of eyes left from last season's cranks so on they went. I'm partial to just a common lead head color. All were topcoated with polycrylic semi-gloss prior to tying. Below are my first effort jigs inspired from watching many, many of smalljaw's videos and bugging him by PM too! Just like many of the crank patterns I did last season I like to attach names if they come to me. Having fun with the lure creation hobby. Thanks TU. Without further adieu... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Tired of the thin handle and squeaking of my whip finisher. Heat shrink alteration + lube with some TSI 321 reel lube. Now fits better and spins freely. What the hell guys, it's really crappy out today... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Those jigs are interesting. I normally don't like a long collar like that but using thread colors to compliment the hair actually works. I think the way you tied them with the shape of the split shot head and position of the line tie will make for a really good minnow imitator, well done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
