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It would be interesting to dissect one. Cut one open and see what it's composed of.

I had to laugh when I read this sentence.:)

I know I am digging this out of the archives, but there is a lot of good information here.

I started a new bed today, it's small but should be fine for what I need. Figured it's better to start...

Have you noticed a difference with the UV as far as catching fish? I UV coated some of my ice fishing jigs last winter and didn't see much difference compared to non coated.

Here you go Skip. These are made here locally, we use them on Lake Michigan and inland lakes. Of course you can vary line size and type (Ilke 6 lb. Flouro.), hook size etc...
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This technique works well.

I was fortunate enough to win the last Lindy contest, so I won't throw my hat in the ring this time, in order to give someone else a chance.:)

Just like riding a bicycle by the looks of it.

I've tried plastics a couple of times without any luck, then gave up on them. I'm sure a lot of it is a confidence thing. Just need to go out a few times with plastics only and give them a fair shot....

Sure do like that color combo. Looks like it will do some damage.

They look great.

What size jig is it, hook/weight?

Finally had a chance to use my new Nils. It definitely cuts better than my Mora's and Lazer's. One thing I also noticed was that the Nils doesn't hang up on the last turn or two when finishing the...

Here's the pictures. I know the quality of the pictures isn't the greatest but hope you get the idea.:highfive
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And scraggly is kind of what I'm shooting for. Years ago while ice fishing I was using an ice fly and the more scraggly (torn up) it got the more the fish seemed to like it. So what I've done is take...

UPDATE: I tied a few up and they look good.

First of all, "no I'm not taking up knitting".nonono :biggrin

Is there any draw backs to using knitting yarn? I can get scrap pieces of wool and blended yarn. I have to say that after looking at...

Bet that kept you busy for a while.

I was going to ask the same thing.

I soak mine in vinegar. It does the job quickly. I soak them for a couple of hours and take them out. You won't see a differance until they air dry for a while.

No problem.:cheers2

That's cool, make sure to put a couple aside so he can reminisce later in life.

Here's Barlows chart -------->Chenille - Variegated

Looks like some thing else I have to try. Do you just wrap the legs in, or do you add glue?

Thanks everyone. Now I need to start building my stock of colors.

Beginning to end. All the way from melting lead for the ingots, pouring the jig heads with my new molds to the finished jig.

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Got it. Poured 85 tonight and only 4 were bad.

Will these gate cutters be ok, or should I get some thing else? Gate Cutters

I remove them buy tapping the top part where you fill the cavity. Then I notice it when I go to remove the excess lead. I may be doing that part incorrectly and need to get the correct tool to cut...

I received my collarless jig mold today, and started pouring some 80th and 64th ounce. After I poured about a dozen of each I stopped and noticed that the lead wasn't adhering to some of the hooks...