Oh No

[Timbertodd]

What have I gotten myself into! I just placed another order with Woods and Water for chenille and hair. I talked my wife into going to the Dollar Tree with me to pick out nail polish to paint jigheads yesterday. My grown daughters thought that was hilarious. I see how tying your own jigs can be very addicting. I can't wait for my order to arrive. In the meantime, I have plenty of jigs to paint.

[DockShootinJack]

It is a rabbit hole for one to fall into

[Takeum]

Squirrel tail works well too!

[Grainraiser]

Get yourself some powder paint and have at it.

[Timbertodd]

Thanks guys. I spent yesterday evening searching the archives for info on which fur/hair to start with and decided on the calf tail. As I get better, I am planning on adding squirrel and rabbit to my supplies. I do have some craft hair and marabou already. I have a feeling I'll be researching the powder paints shortly down the road.

[DockShootinJack]

Powder paint is fairly easy to do. If it isn't against the law where you are squirrel tails are pretty easy to find on fresh runover squirrels. I cut them off pull out the bone and then cover in salt until dry.

[Micanopy]

As you explore remember to share with us. Lots to discover.

[skeetbum]

When you get to squirrel, look for some red squirrel tails. The red orange color has worked well for me. Have fun with it.

[GrumpyLoomis]

love to powder paint. They all have characteristics of there own, even within the same brands. I have several automotive powder coats which come in any color you could want. ($) Auto paint is quite temperamental but beautiful in the end. Does not really catch more fish, just more fishermen. I suggest starting with a Pro-Tec type paint and exploring from there.

[SuperDave336]

I just ordered 11 more colors powder paint yesterday. I love to do the craft of jig tying. It is addictive and very rewarding when you have that beautiful picture of a nice slab and your jig hanging out of its mouth!