clemmy Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I normally use thread for my hair jigs and skirt collars for silicone, but am in need for something stronger. I know lurecraft sells jig tying stainless, but anyone reccomend a size and supplier based on their experience? Thanks! Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominousone Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 How about using kevlar fly tying thread. It would seem a lot easier to use to me. But I don't know what kind of strength you are trying to obtain. That kevlar is pretty strong stuff though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I would think that attempting to tie a hair jig with wire would be a nightmare. Also i have bought several different brands of stainless wire and each brand is different in terms of bending. I believe i would try the kevlar first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Kevlar rocks the hair jigs. With hair you need the thread to build up the collar area so you can apply the bunches of fiber. Wire is fine for silicone or round rubber, but it will tend to cut silicone if you wire it too tightly. Try a copper or brass wire vs the stainless or galvanized wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Thanks guys, I'm building a bottom fishing jig for saltwater. I'm tired of getting them all chewed up by triggerfish and what have you. So I'm trying for a indestructable rig. I'm trying polypropoleve for the skirt, powdercoated head. What I think I'll try first is thread base - skirt - thread wrap -nylon-coated stainless overwrap - devcon 5-minute epoxy overcoat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish devil Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 clemmy, devcon 5 minute is more prone to yellow, the devcon 30 minute stays clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted January 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nods... I know it does, I'm looking more for durability and speed rather than pretty.. Thanks tho! Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
