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Chartreuse metal flake or chartreuse
Chartreuse metal flake or chartreuse
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04-01-2018, 05:25 PM
Thread: 1/64th oz collar jigs
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Do-IT Molds #411-115 to 118
Do-IT Molds #411-115 to 118
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03-29-2018, 02:12 PM
Thread: KISS Fish Bug
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There are a lot of options for body covers; from...
There are a lot of options for body covers; from just plane old paint,yarn,tinsel,leech yarn,dubbing noodle,braid,ultra chenille to list a few.
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03-28-2018, 04:04 PM
Thread: KISS Fish Bug
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KISS Fish Bug
I tied up some simple bugs using a tube jig head.
Materials: 1/16 & 1/32 once heads, #6 & #8 hooks, Antron yarn for body covering and rubber legs. Shown are the 1/16 once bug in brown,black,and... -
03-27-2018, 10:55 AM
Thread: Vinyl Vs. Powder paint
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I use both paints; and have found powdered paint...
I use both paints; and have found powdered paint seems to be harder than vinyl. I coat both paints with CS clear coat.
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03-25-2018, 05:01 PM
Thread: Thread cement
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I make tail ties that get mouthed a lot and use...
I make tail ties that get mouthed a lot and use UV glue. This type of glue is very hard and very durable.
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03-23-2018, 10:10 AM
Thread: Bully bluegill spider
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I don't tie that pattern but do tie a bug/spider...
I don't tie that pattern but do tie a bug/spider with legs. The black and brown patters work very well on Gills.
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03-17-2018, 03:37 PM
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Never live bait only a jig with some power bait.
Never live bait only a jig with some power bait.
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03-16-2018, 01:24 PM
Thread: Versatile Willow Spinner Lures
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Powder Paint with a silver flake coating.
Powder Paint with a silver flake coating.
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03-15-2018, 11:19 AM
Thread: Versatile Willow Spinner Lures
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The smaller spinners we use for Panfish can be...
The smaller spinners we use for Panfish can be left silver or gold. They work quite well with one side painted and the other side natural.
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03-14-2018, 06:17 PM
Thread: Versatile Willow Spinner Lures
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Versatile Willow Spinner Lures
I have been using willow spinners to make some very effective horizontal and vertical lures. I have used spinners from size 0 to size 5 1/2.
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02-28-2018, 10:24 PM
Thread: I wont crappie fish without...
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2X!!
2X!!
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02-28-2018, 10:47 AM
Thread: Tungsten Jig
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I got to try the jigs yesterday afternoon. The...
I got to try the jigs yesterday afternoon. The jigs worked quite well as the fish would rise up five feet to eat the lure.
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02-24-2018, 04:49 PM
Thread: Tungsten Jig
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Tungsten Jig
I needed some small finesse ice Jigs and tried some 3 MM tungsten heads. The heads weight in at 8 grains which is a heavy 1/64 once with a # 14 hook.
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02-24-2018, 11:43 AM
Thread: Crappie in Shock
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I also use the above technique of dropping the...
I also use the above technique of dropping the fish nose first. If they have lock jaw close their mouth. If fishing 15 feet or more it helps to bring the fish up very slowly, this give them time to...
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02-21-2018, 10:51 AM
Thread: Some Senyo's Lazer Dub Balanced Jig Flies.
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Great ties; I like the concept.
Great ties; I like the concept.
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02-19-2018, 04:58 PM
Thread: Ice fishing yesterday
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I have been having similar results results in 15...
I have been having similar results results in 15 FOW. If a bass or pike shows up in the area the Gill fishing stops.
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02-18-2018, 11:51 AM
Thread: Ice fishing yesterday
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Glad to hear you some good luck. What were you...
Glad to hear you some good luck.
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02-15-2018, 11:31 AM
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02-14-2018, 10:57 AM
Thread: Bushy or Thin Tails
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I go with the thin most of the time.
I go with the thin most of the time.
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02-12-2018, 04:25 PM
Thread: Ultra Lite Bluegill jigs
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They look like a real good finesse jig for the...
They look like a real good finesse jig for the lite biters.
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I use a LED lite and it cures the glue in...
I use a LED lite and it cures the glue in seconds. It could be a week UV lite; try setting the glued parts out in the sun for a hour or more. If the glue sets you have a week UV lite.
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How are you curing the glue?
How are you curing the glue?
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02-03-2018, 10:25 AM
Thread: Minnow School
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They should be a great finesse jig.
They should be a great finesse jig.
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01-22-2018, 09:02 PM
Thread: What to Charge?
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Tying does not take much time;its prepping and...
Tying does not take much time;its prepping and painting heads/lures that is time consuming.
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01-21-2018, 06:07 PM
Thread: What to Charge?
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What to Charge?
All the panfish jigs and lures that I make I share with my friends. If the jig/lure is hot they always want some more for their family or friends. Payment is usually offered.
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01-16-2018, 10:24 AM
Thread: A new jig .
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The rubber tail is a fish getter. I have had...
The rubber tail is a fish getter.
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01-12-2018, 11:00 AM
Thread: Hard Water Gill Spoons
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If by chance acid core solder is used the acid...
If by chance acid core solder is used the acid must be neutralized with soda and water. Not doing so will cause paint failure or corroded metal finishes.
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01-11-2018, 06:47 PM
Thread: Hard Water Gill Spoons
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I use a rosin past flux to prep the blades and...
I use a rosin past flux to prep the blades and use either 40/60 or 50/50 solid core solder. I then clean the blades with isopropyl alcohol to prep for painting.
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01-10-2018, 01:31 PM
Thread: Hard Water Gill Spoons
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Sorry for the double fish pictures. I could not...
Sorry for the double fish pictures. I could not edit out the extra picture. :-(
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Another attachment attempt= Sent from my SM-A716U using...
Pullin' from the Pumpkin Patch