Gray Apparition

[CrappieDreamer]

I haven't tied any for awhile and have been wanting to try the famous Gray Ghost.

I used three shad-gray V's, one black V and then one more gray V. 1/16 oz #4 sickle hook.

Shorter or longer feathers?
Too heavy?
Too big of hook?
Chrome head or Smoke?

All feedback welcomed.

[skeetbum]

From my side of the fence, those are just right. Very good ties. Now nothing is written in stone here, but I have some input; A jig tied with all V's I have seen referred to as a stinger. Those look just like the ones I tie, as I like the longest feather I can get. My Ghosts have many faces. My favorite is a bare head, hackle feather and 4 V's, one or 2 strands of flash, chart or silver, and regular gray chenille in medium or large size. As I drop the size of the head, everything else shrinks with it. I have also added 1 strand of red rubber that isn't longer than the feather, very subtle. A friend and I have had many good days throwing these ties and variations of them before he passed last year. One day we boated 16 keepers in just under an hour, and Billy took em all home to dinner. Have fun with em, that's a great pattern and some very nice ties. Weight and hook are a good match and I prefer the smoke head. Find the one that they like on your home water and tie some in smaller sizes for when they get picky.

[Redge]

Those are really nice!!

[DaveB40]

I do like those. Gonna have to add that to my library.
Keep up the good work!!

[Redge]

On the chrome head is that powder paint? If so which one? Thanks in advance.

[CrappieDreamer]

Chrome is Pro-tec powder paint

[slammingjack]

Sweet jigs!

[20watt]

Good looking jigs. I like the smoke myself but I'm sure the fish won't care

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[snake River]

Definitely natural looking good job.

[Redge]

Thanks Dreamer.