Saw some jigs for sale with tinsel wrapped around the thread section below the head. Looked real good. I ordered some from Barlow's but I am having trouble figuring out how to wrap the stuff using a bobin and then how to tie it off. Any help out there? Its' the type that comes on a thread spool.
Ok, I used to wrap tinsel on the shank of trout flies all the time, years ago. It was the flat type gold or silver, in several widths. It came on a spool too. If this is what you have, don't use a bobbin. simply cut about a 3" peice from the spool. affix it to the hook shank where ya want it, then wrap your thread forward to where you will end the tinsel wrap, let the thread bobbin hang there, while you spiral wrap the tinsel forward to your stopping point, wrap over it several times with the thread, and trim the excess. I think you would have been allright if you hadn't used the bobbin, because this stuff kinks very easily.
also, this stuff is pretty hard and slick, so it will move around on a finished jig, if it's not wrapped tightly. Not to confuse you, but there is some 4 strand floss on spools, that can be wrapped the same way, and some of it is beautiful. uh....more stuff to buy...it never ends.
I agree with redear,the tinsel and floss are killer on the same fly or jig body as well.Ihavn't used either for awhile,but might have to bring it back whenever I get some time.
Start with a small piece like redear said. Try trimming the start end at a 45* angle – it will help lash down the tensile.
When you get to the end;
tie two wraps over the tensile and two under the tensile,
trim the tensile off at an angle,
then over wrap the cut off,
and finish the jig.
Hope it makes sense.
Agree with JJJ and RE - something to be resurrected into the jig tying world…..
Sell or dump the hard tinsel. You can wrap some very nice jigs using the plastic mylars that are sold as Christmas tree tinsel. However, for many, you'd have to tie off the collar, just like any collared jig with feathers or fur imho.
Other types of tinsel are sold at craft and fabric stores. You can use a bobbin and finish with these using no thread at all. They are sold on wide spools, so dedicate another bobbin to these. Some are so strong that I can easily whip finish by hand with them.
Hard tinsel is good for ribbing chenille bodies. However, it doesn't conform well to a thinner, thread-wound body. Nor can you whip finish by hand with any ease using them.
It's kind of tricky Tom I'm working on a DVD for nightprowler I fish a lot of these in the winter I preferr the narrow profile and smaller body size at this time of year to draw strike's soon as i get it done I'll send you a copy.
As a matter of fact they are. Look good don't they? After a closer look , I think they were wrapped with Flashabo or the other one I can't think of the name. Thanks to every one for the great advice and ideas.
anyone know how to wrap tinsel
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