patrick reif Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 This a float n fly I tied with a 1/16oz football head and #1 matzuo sickle bend bronze hook. All together the jig is about 2.5" long A buddy of mine told me I'd wrapped way too much thread around the shaft, but I was treating the thread as the body. I'd gotten the idea from some flies I saw several years ago in a fly shop in the Smokies. I used Coats upholstery thread and sealed it with copper colored fingernail polish. The tying material is natural deer hair, olive marabou, and peahen feather. I like the design, but wrapping takes quite some time. I'd appreciate any input as I'm just starting to tie my own jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Not bad patrick, I like the copper on that pattern but I have a suggestion that may help, if you are looking to build up a body on the shaft why not try chenile, there are a lot of different types with different textures and colors, it may be worth your while to look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think your buddy is right. I don't use half that much thread on FnF jigs. The fish don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Fishing Lures Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) This jig pretty good man but just like the guy above said look into some chenile, but if your not wanting a body and are just going to tie it off mabe ot o so far down looks good tho man Edited December 3, 2009 by Capital Fishing Lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I agree a chenille body could perhaps be easier & offer more color / flash options than thread + it'll just plain look better. If the football head is collared trimming it off with wire cutters or gate shears would help with a more even material tie and body appearance. But, your tie could slam the smallies just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I don't put any chenille on FnF jigs because it slows the fall. The objective is to get them into the proper depth and work the jig with the rod. You will get a lot better action on FnF jigs if you use craft hair instead of bucktail. Edited December 3, 2009 by Jig Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-D Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) This a float n fly I tied with a 1/16oz football head and #1 matzuo sickle bend bronze hook. All together the jig is about 2.5" long A buddy of mine told me I'd wrapped way too much thread around the shaft, but I was treating the thread as the body. I'd gotten the idea from some flies I saw several years ago in a fly shop in the Smokies. I used Coats upholstery thread and sealed it with copper colored fingernail polish. The tying material is natural deer hair, olive marabou, and peahen feather. I like the design, but wrapping takes quite some time. I'd appreciate any input as I'm just starting to tie my own jigs. Ouch! That bastiage! If the weather permits, wanna fish Mon? I got a place to try those jigs. Craft hair on 1/32nd oz. heads. -D Edited December 3, 2009 by Big-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick reif Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Ouch! That bastiage! If the weather permits, wanna fish Mon? I got a place to try those jigs. Craft hair on 1/32nd oz. heads. -D If I can swing it I'll make it for sure. I just checked in at work, and there's actually a chance I may get to earn a little money this month. I'll give you a call this Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-D Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 If I can swing it I'll make it for sure. I just checked in at work, and there's actually a chance I may get to earn a little money this month. I'll give you a call this Sunday. OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 This a float n fly I tied with a 1/16oz football head and #1 matzuo sickle bend bronze hook. All together the jig is about 2.5" long A buddy of mine told me I'd wrapped way too much thread around the shaft, but I was treating the thread as the body. I'd gotten the idea from some flies I saw several years ago in a fly shop in the Smokies. I used Coats upholstery thread and sealed it with copper colored fingernail polish. The tying material is natural deer hair, olive marabou, and peahen feather. I like the design, but wrapping takes quite some time. I'd appreciate any input as I'm just starting to tie my own jigs. You just started a new illness, tying! Not sure what action you want from a "float n fly", but for regular jigs, or tying hair on hooks for teasers, the common issue for newer tyers is to use to much hair/material, which will affect the action under water. Go to Youtube and do a search for flytying, making bucktail jigs, anything like that, and there are some great videos and watch for links of websites on the videos to go explore. Looks like your off to a fine start. Main thing is, have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick reif Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 You just started a new illness, tying! Not sure what action you want from a "float n fly", but for regular jigs, or tying hair on hooks for teasers, the common issue for newer tyers is to use to much hair/material, which will affect the action under water. Go to Youtube and do a search for flytying, making bucktail jigs, anything like that, and there are some great videos and watch for links of websites on the videos to go explore. Looks like your off to a fine start. Main thing is, have fun! The first jigs I tied looked like the head of a marabou mop on a 1/8oz football head. I'm still cutting material off of those jigs to tie these the "right" way. LOL You're right about addictive though. I can lock myself in my 'puter room for hours and tie away. My boys(8&6) have come in several times to help. They tied their own jigs the other night and gave me some more ideas. Seems like design is limited by imagination only. I appreciate the advice guys. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 The first jigs I tied looked like the head of a marabou mop on a 1/8oz football head. I'm still cutting material off of those jigs to tie these the "right" way. LOL You're right about addictive though. I can lock myself in my 'puter room for hours and tie away. My boys(8&6) have come in several times to help. They tied their own jigs the other night and gave me some more ideas. Seems like design is limited by imagination only. I appreciate the advice guys. Thank you. IMO,....after making and selling tackle to retail shops, people are more critical about lures than the fish are. Do you really think the fish will notice the way you have the string along the shank? I want my stuff to look good for selling, but also because it's like an art. I know guys that use unpainted jigs and will out fish most people with fancy painted jigs lol. They do use the right color swim bait for the conditions though, and think presentation is more of a factor than a jig painted in 3-5 colors. You will be amazed at how quick you will pick up on tying. You'll look like a pro in no time. Check your local fly tying shops also for classes, (if they don't charge to much) and local clubs to join. Hope it is alright to post another sites link, but here is another forum that is great for tying: My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigtier Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Get flat waxed nylon thread. Makes beautiful throat wraps. Take a look at my website and if you have tying questions email me through the site. jensenjigs.com. It doesn't take long to get good at tying jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 (edited) Looks good the way it is but a fish tears up that thread and it will unravel quick. If you go with a 210 denier flat thread it should really help your tying. As I've posted this sites address all over the place to lure makers another good tying site is crappie.com. If you're gonna get into using craft hair get the good stuff from Punisher Lures (they own the float-n-fly system) I see a bunch of us here go there too. Fatman Edited June 17, 2010 by Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
