[Mac10]

I make aspirin jigs by crimping splitshot onto jig hooks.....this is an inexpensive way to make the jigs. I start by squeezing from underneath to position the shot on the hook, then squeeze from the top down with the pliars to shut and seal the seam. I then use powder paint to finish the head. After curing in the oven, the paint holds the splitshot shut. Have never flung a shot off the hook and can vary the weights by using different size shot. New innovation....use some Bass Pro Shops Clam Shot...it's an oval splitshot and when compressed, makes a nice minnow shaped head for FnF and Swim Jigs too. Been using 1/0 Eagle Claw jighooks with the number 5 Clam shot, both from BPS.

[stream stalker]

Here are some fnf jigs I tyed up last night. They are tyed with primarily Arctic Fox tail, rather than with craft hair. The Arctic Fox tail gives the jig much more body and provides for a much slower fall below the float.

[Biscuit]

Hey John those are some nice looking jigs. I have a question how do you make the black bars on the jigs? Do you use a permanent marker?

[stream stalker]

You guessed it............permanent marker.

[Biscuit]

Thanks John, I am just starting up tying jigs and thanks to this site and members like you I am advancing quickly. Much appreciated.

[stream stalker]

No problem.........love to help. So many guys have helped me it only seems right to help out when I can. I see you are from Aurora. Some of my smallmouth friends hang out in your backyard.

[Biscuit]

They must fish the Fox River, I have yet to make it there but would like to give it a shot. I hear it is pretty good for smallies. I do most of my smallie fishing in Canada and Fish for largies around here.

[Pop]

Mac10, good idea. Going to give the split shot a try for some small crappie jigs. Pop

[Bterrill]

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Thanks again for the help.

I like the idea of using the sharpie, Jonn. I'll be stealing that!

[Mac10]

Just a thought, might be good to hang the lure on the fish's mouth toward the camera. Fantastic fish and very good pictures!!! Thanks!!! Not only does it show your fans what you used, but also documents the lures used for yourself......

Good fishing, Mac