Orion Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Here are some pictures of the fire tiger jig I just finished tying. The pictures don't really give it justice. It has 4 different colors of marabou; black on bottom, "insect" green above black, chartreuse above the green , and then orange. It's tied with red thread to match the hook and add just a little more red into the jig. Let me know what you think. If you see any things that I could have done better, please tell me. http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh89/crimson_death216/?action=view¤t=FireTigerJig2.jpg You can see some of the details in this picture but not the colors as well... http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh89/crimson_death216/?action=view¤t=FireTigerJig1-1.jpg This one is a little blurry but you cant see colors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Looks good to me. Are you going after trout or heading down to Elephant Butte? Do they still have the nice striped bass down that way? They were a favorite in the early 80's. I know the smallies in Wisconsin would go for those, the crappie, perch, and bluegill too. I was stationed in New Mexico for 7 yrs and always tried to make it back to Wisconsin twice a year, about 28 hours straight driving at 55 mph - I can't drive 55. Good luck and let's see some fish soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 They do still have stripers at The Butte. I'm just going to use it when I get a chance. Once the weather warms up my dad and I are going out to Butte, Bluewater, Conchas, and Cochati. When I go up to college I'll have a bunch of lakes around my in Fort Collins so I'll use my jigs there too. Why were you driving 55mph?? why not 85?? Every year my family goes to Minnesota during the summer for a family reunion because almost all of my mom's side is in MN. We drive every other year... 23 hours is pretty bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee jigger Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Nice Job. Ive done some bigger jigs in a fire tiger pattern and used a fine tipped Sharpie for a little stripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 That was the first jig that I've tried tying with more then 2 marabou colors. I might try that some time. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Could I ask how heavy a head and brand and size of hook? What kind of paint and method of application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 The head is 1/4 ounce. I didn't make it or paint it. I had it lying around and thought I'd tie something onto it. The hook size I'm unsure of I'll find out and post it up here. Edit: I just remembered what type of jig it is. It's a 1/4 oz northland "gum-ball" in fire tiger. I cut off the collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Say, if your name is Orion you beat my grandson in Greeley to it by a few years. Just my opinion, a few strands of flash filament would improve the jig. The weight and colors should be ideal for going deep up at Horsetooth for walleyes and smallies, and maybe a big ol' trout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Yeah, I thought about adding some flash. I'll add some on the next one. Horsetooth Res? In Fort Collins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Yup, my favorite spot around FC. Ask the locals where you can park for free and walk down to the coves by the dams on the East side. Another spot I like is Douglas Reservoir up north a bit in Wellington for wipers. Check out the Colorado Fishing Forum. http://www.coloradofisherman.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for, for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Horsetooth is a great place, but its still frozen (no ice fishing). It may thaw by the end of next week. throw those jigs around the inlet. Big rainbows and walleyes should start showing up there. By the way nice jigs:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks. I wont be in Fort Collins until this summer when I head up for college. Where exactly is the inlet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 the inlet (also known as inlet bay) is on the south west side. This summer try those jigs tipped with a piece of crawler, walleyes and smallmouth will take it. They can be caught all over the lake in summer. This is a real fun lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks. I'll try it when I go up to move in. Can you do it from shore or should you go out onto the lake? or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 both, the lake is kind of hard to access from shore, but it can be done. Make sure you have a lot of crawlers, because if you get into them there will be a bunch of them. Lots of perch too. Slip bobbers are also a good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Shore fishing Horsetooth does require some hoofing, but its worth it. You gotta pay to play except for a few unofficial park & walk in spots which may be cracked down on this year. Larimer County daily vehicle pass $7 and annual $65 resident and $85 non-resident. Also, the northwest corner shore is Lory State Park with a separate fee schedule last year $5 day for vehicles AND walk ins. I parked outside the Lory SP boundary last year and got a hefty ticket on my car for walking in. CO state or county park rangers cut no slack for out-of-state visitor ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'll be fishing there a lot since I'll be in the dorms like 5-10 minutes away. So shore fishing the inlet will produce fish. At some point if I don't bring up the aluminum boat, I'll probably try to find a fishing kayak that I can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 They want your money. Entry fees are their only source of income, no federal or state help. They do keep the place clean so the entry fee is well worth it. Dont forget about Carter lake just west of Loveland great walleye and largemouth fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sounds good. What's the best place for 'gills near Fort Collins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 horsetooth, there are a bunch of them in there. You never know what you going to get at the tooth. There are also crappie, but they are hard to find at times. Also lonetree res. just southwest of Loveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Awesome. I think it's always fun to just go out and catch some bluegill for dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I agree there are plenty in the tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sounds like I'll be there a lot. Pike in it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 no pike, but there are wiper and splake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
