jig making?

[ptomacbass]

what do I need for making flippin jigs? I'm thinking some poison tail jig heads, some round rubber(black, blue, and brown), some weedguards, some powder paint, and some saltwater grade fly tying thread.

[Siebert Outdoors]

use wire instead of the thread.

Sounds like you got everything except epoxy for the weedguards.

[Jig Man]

use wire instead of the thread.

Sounds like you got everything except epoxy for the weedguards.

Have you tried super glue gel instead of epoxy?

[Siebert Outdoors]

use wire instead of the thread.

Sounds like you got everything except epoxy for the weedguards.

Have you tried super glue gel instead of epoxy?

Yeah,  it worked good but it took awhile to get my fingers apart. ;D

[ptomacbass]

I just oredered thread and round rubber yesterday before seeing your post g man.  will thread work okay?  I also got some premade and prepainted jig heads with weedguards because my dad didn't want me pouring lead or heating jig heads for painting.  maybe my dad will let me get some poison head molds and a lead pourer/melter soon.

[Siebert Outdoors]

It will work fine.  I just like the copper wire because it wont ever rot.

[ptomacbass]

do you know how many jigs 5 and a half feet by one inch of round rubber will make?  I got it from netcraft.

[Jig Man]

do you know how many jigs 5 and a half feet by one inch of round rubber will make? I got it from netcraft.

I normally use 4" pieces so 15 or 16 jigs. They will be a pain to tie with the weed guard already in place. Wire will be much easier than thread.

You can heat the jig heads for painting in an oven or toaster oven or even with the flame of a candle.   I have even dipped them in liquid paint when I didn't have powder paint.  Work on him for the next time and get some without the weed guard.

[ptomacbass]

could I pull the weed guard out, tie the skirt on and then epoxy the weedguard back in?  

[Siebert Outdoors]

you will more then likely destroy the weedguard.  Tying with a weedguard in is a bit more of a pain but once you get the hang of it it wont be bad at all.  Just take your time.

[Siebert Outdoors]

oh btw,  dont pull the string too tight and break it or cut the rubber.  It does have to be tight enough so the rubber doesnt slide around.

[ptomacbass]

so i should in the middle of each strand of rubber right?  and also, should i finish the tying with a half hitch or is there a better knot for it?

[Jig Man]

so i should in the middle of each strand of rubber right? and also, should i finish the tying with a half hitch or is there a better knot for it?

Tie it any way you want it then put some glue or clear nail polish on the thread.  Allow it to dry before you cut the rubber.

In case you haven't cut rubber before I'll post a few pics.

[Jig Man]

[ptomacbass]

thanks jig man and g-man.  

so I don't seperate the rubber first, I tie it on while it is un seperated?  Have you guys ordered from net craft before?  If so did your order come quickly?  mine just shipped at 10:45 am from net craft in ohio to me in maryland.

[Jig Man]

so I don't seperate the rubber first, I tie it on while it is un seperated?

(That is correct.  You grab on to it and stretch it out while you cut it.  As you cut it the bands will peel off the 1" piece and pop back.  When you are done you will have a 1/4" strip in your hand to throw away.

Have you guys ordered from net craft before?

Yes

If so did your order come quickly?

I don't remember.  I order from several places like Jann's Netcraft, Stamina Inc., and Barlow's, Do-It, and Shorty's Hook Sales.