SwimbaitJoe Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I am about take the plunge into jig making and have already read pages 45-116 of the forum and was wondering what type of string/ line people use for their collars. Would 10lb. Braid work? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 This is a question that comes up from time to time; but is varied depending on the fish you intend to target. The guys tying bucktails for Northerns and Muskys may use thin gauged wire, for bass and trout it could be fly tying thread, lure and jig wrapping thread, flat waxed thread, or braid. If your planning to add silicone skirts, you can use skirt bands or zip (wire) ties. And these are just some of the ways you may want to fasten materials to jigs. On a closing note, if you are planning to use a thread or braided tying material, you'll want to seal them with head cemment or nail polish, maybe even superglue or epoxy... Knotes can/do come apart if they're not sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old man in the boat Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I have been using size E rod winding thread for about 8 years now and won't look back. I Whip finish it the same way you do when wrapping a rod and don't whave to seal the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I tried using some of my old Power Pro braid. I didn't like the way it worked. I usually use all purpose thread from Wal-Mart and coat it with fingernail polish. The life expectancy of a jig where I fish is only 4-5 casts anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termite Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I've been tying jigs for a long time and always have had the best luck with Kevlar thread. Recently the kevlar I was using started to break on me when cinching down my knots. Someone suggested using a new tying thread called GSP (gel spun polyester). Get the 200 denier (sp?) size. This stuff is STRONG, ties great knots and if has much less tendancy to cut through your skirting material when you cinch down on it. Hope this helps. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Mark, Same here: Kevlar most of the time and recently GSP. GSP is strong and diameter is really small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Mark,Same here: Kevlar most of the time and recently GSP. GSP is strong and diameter is really small. I've seen thew kevlar, where do you get the GSP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Ted, I believe, i bought it in Cabela's. Here is the link: Cabela's -- Ultra GSP 200-Denier Thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termite Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Barlows has it: FISHING TACKLE for bass fishing, crappie, walleye, trout.Fishing lures, fishing hooks, lead molds. BARLOWS FISHING TACKLE. I think Jann's has it and I'm sure other places do also. It will be listed under "Fly tying material" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
