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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fly fisher on December 14, 2010, 10:22:58 PM

Title: what do you think
Post by: fly fisher on December 14, 2010, 10:22:58 PM

i am experimenting with jigs and this is what i have so far.
(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/missionlacrosseman/DSCF1522.jpg)
(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/missionlacrosseman/DSCF1527.jpg)
(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/missionlacrosseman/DSCF1526.jpg)

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: NiceFish on December 14, 2010, 10:25:33 PM

i think it's time we rip each others heads open and feast upon the goo inside

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: Blackgivesway2blue on December 14, 2010, 10:33:20 PM

the first one looks a little unappealing, but the last two look pretty good, what are you specifically tying for? I'm guessing Steelhead as its right around the corner?

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: fly fisher on December 14, 2010, 10:43:08 PM

the first one actually looks the best under water and the third one look almost as good as the first

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: F33shFr33k on December 15, 2010, 03:25:19 AM

What size hooks are you using on those? I bought a couple like the first pic you posted there but I'm thinking the hooks are too big..

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: Chromie on December 15, 2010, 06:34:00 AM

i think they all will work .... the trick is always the same got to find them first  ;)

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: fly fisher on December 15, 2010, 09:16:56 AM

Quote from: F33shFr33k on December 15, 2010, 03:25:19 AM

What size hooks are you using on those? I bought a couple like the first pic you posted there but I'm thinking the hooks are too big..

they are 2/0  mustads with a lead head fly tying dumbbell. i might fo to a number 1 mustad though they are very strong

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: typhoon on December 15, 2010, 10:31:07 AM

It's a good start. Some suggestions:
Since the dumbells are mounted behind the eye the hook will hang vertically.
There is nothing specifically wrong with it hanging vertically - just bear in mind what the fish will see coming at them. This is why jig kits tend to use a pin to mount the bead in front of the true jig hook eye.
You have focussed a lot of your effort on the head of the jig. If you are float fishing it is likely that the jig will be going downstream backwards - meaning that the fish will only see the butt of your jig. If it is hanging horizontally the fish won't see the head. Many people have commented that there is no difference in hookups between bare lead vs coloured jig heads for steelhead.
Since the butt end is what the fish will see, successful patterns display a target right at the back of the jig, meaning a bright spot of colour and/or flash with a contrasting forward background of Schlappen or Marabou.
Also remember to pinch your barbs. Oh, and try using macro mode on your camera. Fuzzy fly pictures are embarrasing :)

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: fly fisher on December 16, 2010, 07:01:52 PM

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/missionlacrosseman/DSCF1529.jpg)
(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/missionlacrosseman/DSCF1534.jpg)
used macro might try to take better pics on the vise

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: joska on December 17, 2010, 08:07:06 AM

 get out there and try em out... i want to tie my own jigs, always seem to put it off and buy the infamous bentrod jigs...

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: likely on December 17, 2010, 07:23:25 PM

first one looks good for chum under a float

Title: Re: what do you think
Post by: F33shFr33k on December 18, 2010, 01:47:26 AM

Quote from: fly fisher on December 15, 2010, 09:16:56 AM

they are 2/0  mustads with a lead head fly tying dumbbell. i might fo to a number 1 mustad though they are very strong

Thanks for the info as I might try doing a few myself. You raping the Xmas tree for your glittery stuff?