[captsully18]

Bterrill, don't know how much you know about the float n fly (possibly more than I do) but you may want to check out Punisher jigs on Bass Pro site. Down here on Cumbereland and Dale Hollow these jigs are just about the only ones used. The dressing is somewhat sparse but pics will give you good idea of how they turn out. Some are mallard feathers, some are craft hair, and some are a combination of both. BTW, I have my best luck tying craft hair using Zap A Gap ca. cement instead of head cement. Dries quicker and bonds better.

David

[Bterrill]

Originally Posted by Terry Anderson

Take up golf!!!

LOL, we don't want to unleash that on the golfing world now do we?

[Bterrill]

Originally Posted by captsully18

Bterrill, don't know how much you know about the float n fly (possibly more than I do) but you may want to check out Punisher jigs on Bass Pro site. Down here on Cumbereland and Dale Hollow these jigs are just about the only ones used. The dressing is somewhat sparse but pics will give you good idea of how they turn out. Some are mallard feathers, some are craft hair, and some are a combination of both. BTW, I have my best luck tying craft hair using Zap A Gap ca. cement instead of head cement. Dries quicker and bonds better.

David

Yep, I use a modified version for stream fishing.

[captsully18]

Hey B, those look great. You got it goin'your way for sure. Lots o' luck with 'em.

David

[Bterrill]

Originally Posted by captsully18

Hey B, those look great. You got it goin'your way for sure. Lots o' luck with 'em.

David

Thanks, may try them out tommorrow!

[hawnjigs]

I realize there are probably good reasons, so why build a wrap and cement foundation on the shank rather than using a collared jig head?

[captsully18]

Hawnjigs, this a much better base to hold feathers and/or craft hair. Helps to keep them in place 'til done.

David

[Pickerel Pete]

HAWNJIGS.
By using the jighead with out the collar it lets you tie more material on the hook shank giving a little fuller body on the jig.
Also with out the collar the head is a little larger giving a little different look to the jig and supposedly get a better hook up with the fish.
Steel headers here use a lot of this style with Maribou.

Hope this makes sense to you.
Garry.

[stream stalker]

I can't stand trying to tie a jig without a collar. Makes for a real mess. I will say again, I have never had any problem with keeping craft hair secured tightly?

[Pop]

When you ty a jig without a collar and build a collar with thread and tying cement you are actually putting on a collar with the thread, and the cement will hold the material better, but; it's not as thick as a lead collar. This will give you a neater finished collar and not come over the jig head which I think looks sloppy. There is no need to buy separate molds as the collar can easily be removed with the snippers for cutting off any flash. One other item, you will see alot of fnf jigs with aspirin heads. You can do this also with ball jigs. Before painting, just take a pair of pliers (smooth surface) and squeeze the sides of the ball jig, and you now have an aspirin jig head. Pop