December

[Micanopy]

Same jig, different view for picture.

That eye makes the effect.

[DockShootinJack]

Great looking ties as usual

[JUNGLEJIMJIGS]

I get my glitter from pickapolish.com Their glitter is super fine as small as .004 and mixes very well. Favorite colors are the Holographic colors in Silver, Gold and Black in the .004

[Micanopy]

Squirrel tail and deer belly. My shad posier.

[DockShootinJack]

I like the combination

[Micanopy]

[DockShootinJack]

Nice

[Micanopy]

Ran out of jig heads…..again. LOL

1/10th ounce with 1/0 hook.


Made up some that were dipped Glacier White, Glacier White, nose dipped in pink or blue, finished in Clear with sparkles. Some were Glacier White, Chartreuse, Clear with Glitter. Some were White, White, nose in blue, entire jig in Chartreuse, then Clear with glitter. This turned the blue a gorgeous green. Lime green and Yellow. Some were chartreuse and nose of orange. The chartreuse I chose to use glows in the dark. Now they need eyes.



I had an idea regarding tying a shad imitation.




I am happy with how these turned out. Dry they do not look like this. They look like wild haired punk rockers. However, once wetted, they take the shape I am after. These were simply dipped in water with no attempt to stroke the fibers. So this is how they will look whilst swimming, even if a tad more narrow I guess.

Craft Fur tail
Chenille stopped short of head
flash
Finn Racoon

Pretty easy to manage the progression of materials along the shank. Of course the flash could be added at different stages. I like the thin stuff that has wrinkles that look like scales. Can’t see it unless it shines.

Made some plastic lures, too.



Had a friend call and ask for some jigs to fish the Homosassa River with. I have no clue as to what colors will work. Hopefully there will be some winners in the mix.

[Micanopy]

[DockShootinJack]

Looks lifelike