Bead Body Jigs!

[Len]

Soon as we get ice here in Northern Indiana I am going to try these craft bead jigs that I put together to resemble a grub body. They are 1/64th oz. with a #8 hook and some silicone tail!!

[AWMiller]

i've tied bead bodies for a long time on my bluegill jigs!! They are amazing and really stand up well. Good looking jigs ya got here!

[brimreaper]

I like um .....think I'll have to try some of these too....I am going to HAVE to win the lottery........or strike oil in my front yard...or invent something that replaces velcro...or.....or stop spending so much on jig making stuff..........gotta be another way

[Uncle Grump]

Len

Can you explain the tails?

Looks like spinner bait skirt strands glued w/ a bit of silicon....

UG

[Len]

Len

Can you explain the tails?

Looks like spinner bait skirt strands glued w/ a bit of silicon....

UG

It is silicone skirting material tied on with thread and fabric paint to cover thread.

[Ol JohnnyBoy]

cool looking jigs. how about a short tutorial:o. what kinda thread did you use?

[Len]

cool looking jigs. how about a short tutorial:o. what kinda thread did you use?

In order for better adhesion of the fabric paint I used regular sewing thread.

[Len]

Materials for bead jigs!
1.Use 1/64th head #8 hook or 1/32th #6 hook.Any bigger and beads will not fit over hook barb.
2.Put on a bed of thread just like tying regular jig.
3.Put small amount of cement on thread and slide beads on.
4.Put jig head back in vise and tie on silicone skirting with thread and add small amount of glue to tied silicone and let dry.
5.Add fabric paint and shape with toothpick to desired look.
6.Let dry overnight and brush fabric paint and beads with Hard-as-Nails.

[drfish]

I'm going to try tying up some of these.: Some of the best jigs I have seen.:D Thanks for the tying instructions

[crappiekid24]

Those are some great jigs! Might have to try tying some up. Thanks!