Ballin21 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) Need some help, new to making these jigs. Spro phat fly hair, fur, etc... http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Spro_Phat_Fly_2pk/descpage-SPHF.html#multiview Edited February 20, 2015 by Ballin21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Extra Select Craft Fur by Hareline Dubbin Company. Barlows has the biggest selection of craft fur that I know I know of, but the exact name is extra select. There are other kinds but they are hit and miss on the action so if you want the same stuff as the phat fly you need to get Extra Select craft Fur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballin21 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Ok thanks I'll check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) not to hi-jack the thread but, does somebody make a mold for those? Also, why couldn't regular bucktail be used for that jig? Edited February 20, 2015 by Mbirdsley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EironBreaker Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I think the do-it Ultra Minnow jighead mold is similar to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 The ultra minnow is closer to that but I use the plain old minnow head for my float and fly jigs because I like the 1/16oz size that you can't get with the ultra minnow jig. The reason you can't use bucktail is due to the fact bucktail doesn't have the action craft fur has. If you never saw how good the action of craft fur is in the water, you need to, bucktail doesn't have much action, it basically creates a minnow like profile with a slight pulsing action but craft fur has a very fluid action with little movement from the jig. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballin21 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Where do I get craft fur from???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hareline Dubbin Company doesn't sell fur. They are asking to turn to their dealers. Send E-Mail to Hareline Dubbin Company and ask them addresses or web of dealers nearest to you. hareline@hareline.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Where do I get craft fur from???? I told you, go to Barlows Tackle, they sell the widest color selection I saw and after them it would be Cabela's, those are the only two I know of to get the Hareline Extra Select Craft Fur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballin21 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Missed that post above. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) J.Stockard Fly Fishing Supply has 32 colors of craft fur. Edited February 22, 2015 by gaspumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Cabela's is selling Extra Select Craft Fur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Jannsnetcraft.com has extra select craft fur but, they only have about 9 colors here is the link if you wanna check it out http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/fly-tying-fur-tails/650140.aspx Now I want to buy some to try out. Only if the Girlfriend understood. I think it would work great for the Summer time. Edited February 24, 2015 by Mbirdsley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballin21 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for all the info.. Since I'm on this subject, I was wondering what else I needed to tie these type of jigs. Type of Cement or glue? thread?........ETC...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) a vice to hold jig while tying. Thread, I try to match one of the colors of hair with the thread. Black thread always works with dark colors and white with lighter fur colors if you don't want a lot of thread lying around IMHO. a bobbin to hold thread and tie everything. I like 6/0 thread but, those look bigger than what I'm tying. A pair of scissors to cut fur and thread. Whip finisher or I just use several half hitch knots to finish jig. I use wasspi water based cement. One thing ive learned is you don't need to buy the most expensive fly tying equipment for tying jigs but, avoid buying the cheapest ( trust me on this). The one exception is the scissors pay the 20 bucks for some Dr. Slicks; I have not yet and I kick my self in the &@& every time I tie and half to use the cheap one that came in my kit. Edited February 24, 2015 by Mbirdsley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballin21 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sorry I Should've been more specific. I have thread, a vice, and the basics, I tie my own jigs. Just wanted to know what everyone else uses. Thread type? Glue or cement type? Also these jigs are smaller jigs, with no bigger than a 1/0 hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sorry I Should've been more specific. I have thread, a vice, and the basics, I tie my own jigs. Just wanted to know what everyone else uses. Thread type? Glue or cement type? Also these jigs are smaller jigs, with no bigger than a 1/0 hook. I like using 140 denier flat waxed nylon, specifically Danville flymaster plus for my thread, it is plenty strong and grips tight and doesn't build up too fast. For head cement I use Sally Hansen's hard as nails and it is that brand, I've tried a few clear nail polishes and there is a difference, the Sally Hansen's is thinner and penetrates the threads really well because itt takes a bit longer for it to set up but it sets up harder than others I've tried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sally Hanson's "hard as nails'' is an excellent product.That said, You must let it completely dry for a day to remove the smell. I always have a spare bottle in the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 X2 smalljaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballin21 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the great info. Time to start tying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Loctite brushable super glue is also great stuff and it drys quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sorry I Should've been more specific. I have thread, a vice, and the basics, I tie my own jigs. Just wanted to know what everyone else uses. Thread type? Glue or cement type? Also these jigs are smaller jigs, with no bigger than a 1/0 hook. sorry my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 http://www.stripersonline.com/t/970036/how-good-extra-select-craft-fur-for-bucktails#post 1207380 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballin21 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
