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[QUOTE=gillchaser999;3341381]Some of my jigs . Gillchaser
[/Qwell done i do the same but have gone the opposite direction using the fly/jig 60 degree hooks with slotted tung beads and tying tiny jigs for the flyrod.they really seem to like this tiny stuff,see if i got a few pics
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I spent about four hours today throwing my micro jigs in 53 degree water . I caught 23 gills and two LM . My brother caught about 15 gills and I believe one small LM after he gave in and switched to one of my jigs from throwing plastics . Jigs were 1/80th oz. I use the sickle hooked ones most of the time , they seem to have a better hookup rate .
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I like a 1/64 number 8 on 4 lb test for bream with a pc a worm on it most of the time
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I'm no expert on this tiny stuff that you guys use. So much vegetation here I believe I would donate jigs at a rapid pace. I have done lots of 'gills in the past on a 4'6" browning silaflex and a Diawa mini-mite til I wore the gears out of it. I have to put a small rig together and keep it with me. It will be the first 2lb outfit to have my name on it. I've always carried a 4lb rig and usually have more than one on the deck, even when trolling. I too get bored easy. I'm taking the Granddaughter Sunday and helping her learn dipping and jig n float. I'll post some pics if it goes as well as I hope.
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nice thing about rolling your own is they are cheap once you have the tools and i buy hooks and tung beads in bulk.bird hunters can provide you with tons of feathers.its a hobby so cheap may not be the right word.i throw my bugs with abandon cause i can make all i need
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Nice ties ! Are you using a flyrod , or spinning with a float ?
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those are for the flyrod as the hooks are brabless and i like to stay in contact but i do tie them with regular jig hooks so they can be tipped with bait or plastic with a float.the slotted tungsten beads will work with any jig hook.i tie these for tipping with waxies or redworms.the tungsten bead is on a straight pin cut down and tied under the hook to bring the weight forward from the eye and balances nicely below the float.you could dress these any way you choose.these are way more durable and will survive dozens of gills.those soft hackles not so much
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I tie a jig similar to the soft hackles using Centipede Legs , a super thin rubber leg material . Works great and more durable than feathers . Gillchaser
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i like the look of natural feathers but the soft hackle is fragile.i use senyo shaggy dub,little tiny silicone filament like jig skirts only tiny.kind of hard to work with.stocked trout seem to like the natural feathers tho and got a few this fall.also got some on foam spiders when i thought they were gills feedin on top.have to say as much as i love fly fishing and jig and fly tying,my best producing crappie bait is still a small road runner or blue fox spinner jig 1/16 i believe and southern pro crappie slugs with a wax worm.have caught 100s on them.
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