mkoloch Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I've recently started tying up some jigs using cross-cut rabbit strips. Some of the strips lay out nicely, making the jib look puffy and full. Others seem to lay down completely and have no full-ness. Laying almost flat on the hook shank. I want to achieve the fullness type jig. Is my problem the way I'm wrapping or is it my material? I was wondering if a straight-cut strip might help out. *Thanks in advance* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Sounds like it may be a material problem. Is it happening with just one color of fur? Are you trapping the fur under your other wraps? How many wraps are you making around the shank? Using straight cut skin probably won't help the situation any. It can be used without too much of a problem but doesnt lay down quite as nicely. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 If your looking for a fuller look..use the straight cut...when wrapped,the fur tends to come out at a 90 degree angle,instead of laying back at a 45 like the crosscuts...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoloch Posted February 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Whats a good source for quality rabbit strips. I'm looking for fur of at least length of 1"+. The material I picked up, is maybe 3/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Most reputable fly tying dealers would be a good chice. Three in particular come to mind all have online stores, Feather-craft, Anglers paradise and Hook and Hackle. Just tell them what you are looking for and they will search it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 You'll want to get the magnum strips wich are cut wider..But I don't think any of them are cut a inch wide.You may want to buy whole hides,and cut them your self.If you choose to do this,don't lay them flat on a table to cut.If you do,you'll cut all the hair off.Clamp the corners of the hide to a table,and pull the hide tight,and cut.This allows the hair to move out of the way of the blade,and leaves it attatched to the hide.Due a search for dyed rabbit hides,you'll come up with several companys.There is one out in Oregon that I've dealt with that has good prices,free shipping and beautiful hides..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Nathan I don't think he was looking for inch wide strips. I think he needed hair an inch long on the strips. Good info on cutting rabbit strips the only thing I would add is dont cut all the way to the end of the pelt stop just short leave maybe 1/4" or so on the ends. That way you can several strips then clip the ends and keep them together for future tying. Always cut from the hide side not the hair side of the pelt. Most large craft stores carry rabbit pelts but don't have very many colors to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Good point Badfish....I didn't think too tell him to cut from the hide side..I've done it so many times,I forgot a very important step!!..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Here is that Addi. www.flyfishusa.com Phone is 1-800-266-3971..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoloch Posted February 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 I'm not looking for inch wide strips. I want the material to be inch long. So that when it is palmered along the hook shank, the material has a full inch or so if measured from the hook shank. I understand with the cutting of the hide issue. I was looking to skip a step and thought I could find material to suit me needs. I have bought material from flyfishusa.com and was not satisfied with the length of the material. So I'm looking for an alternate. I was trying not to cut my own hides. I was thinking that perhaps there was another material available to tie the jigs with, perhaps with a longer fur then rabbit?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
