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mr.p

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Cleaning Jigs
« on: January 13, 2008, 08:47:23 AM »
Anybody have any tricks on getting scent oils off jig feathers and furs?
Doesn't matter how little scent I use, eventually the feathers/furs becoming
waxy and start to clump together.  This virtually eliminates all action in the water.

I am looking for a cleaning method that will not leave any remaining scent.
So most soaps and detergents are out.

BTW, i highly recommend a couple of the jigs made by BentRods.
The "Limit Killer" and "Frisky".  Fished those two for a full day and steelies
absolutely smash them. 
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Re: Cleaning Jigs
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2008, 08:53:27 AM »
I remember seeing this somewhere on the Bent Rods site. If you look over the Jig fishing articles, you will probably find it.

I personally just use dish soap and then make sure that it is all rinsed out. I usually tip with bait and hope that it eliminates the smell...but then again I haven't caught any steelies on a jig this year! ???
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MERC

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Re: Cleaning Jigs
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2008, 09:30:36 AM »
Unfortunately, if you're using oil based scents, you will need to use a mild dish soap.  After washing and thoroughly rinsing with water, dry the jigs using a hair dryer set on low.  That will restore the marabou and make it all fluffy again.
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Re: Cleaning Jigs
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2008, 10:59:16 AM »
If you're going to use scent, apply it to the jig head not the feathers
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Re: Cleaning Jigs
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2008, 03:49:33 PM »
My advice is to tip your jig with a piece of prawn rather than usinbg scent.
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Re: Cleaning Jigs
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2008, 06:40:39 AM »
I just ordered so smelly jelly and I have heard americans (who jig fish way more than us) say that putting this waxy goop on the jig head is better than putting liquid drops on the feathers.  I ordered 4 difference scents from ebay...quite anxious to try them out.
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Re: Cleaning Jigs
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2008, 06:54:55 AM »
liquid Joy.  Works every time. 
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