cavu Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Do any of you all make salt water or large jigs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8flyz Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Capt. Mike, I make a variety of saltwater jigs. The heaviest I currently make is a 5 oz Hot Lips type. What are you interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavu Posted October 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Mostly just someone to converse with. I have been making jigs for my own use for about a year now, and have had to learn everything the hard way. I have a large (and growing daily) collection of Do-It and Hilts molds, but every now and then see something unique in a tackle store. I use powder paint and tie mostly bucktail on them or use the soft plastic tails I have started making (shrimp right now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8flyz Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Cavu, anything I can help you with, just ask! I tie a lot of jigs with bucktail also, and use some synthetics. I have a large collection of molds too, but I make both freshwater & saltwater jigs. I live in Maryland, just about 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay. Most of the saltwater jigs I make are intended for Stripers or Bluefish, but I make some for Seatrout as well. Many of the folks here like to troll the big stuff, but there are some who use the lighter jigs & cast or jig them. I like the lighter stuff myself, and prefer casting rather than trolling. I also like bucktail or feather dressed jigs, but also use a variety of plastics. I'm always experimenting and looking for new things too! I use vinyl paint on most of my saltwater jigs, but also coat many of them with an epoxy/glitter overcoat. I like powder paint, but haven't got to where I can do a lot of heads quickly with it, so I stick with the vinyl. Anytime you want to talk about anything, feel free to email me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
