Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 3, 2022 Global Moderator Posted February 3, 2022 I always take my wife so nobody looks at me funny for shopping the jewelry building section at Hobby Lobby. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted February 3, 2022 Super User Posted February 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: I always take my wife so nobody looks at me funny for shopping the jewelry building section at Hobby Lobby. At my age - if I need something at Michaels, I just go and get it...I don't care if I get funny looks. You could always go in 'work clothes' - then no one would bother you. I refuse to give any money to HL - reasons. 1 Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted February 4, 2022 Super User Posted February 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Chris Catignani said: Never seen a Tennessee handle done like that. Very nice. 1 Quote
Chris Catignani Posted February 5, 2022 Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Tennessee Boy said: Never seen a Tennessee handle done like that. Very nice. Usually I will just use enough tube for the reel feet only. Once the reel is taped on... you cant tell it there at all (see the tube). This particular rod just got a little long piece. Actually...that piece of tubing was repurposed off an old Fuji Rod (I believe). Quote
TonynswAR Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 Had a order for these 1/2 oz, have 4 3/4oz in the works for same friend 12 Quote
Will Wetline Posted February 13, 2022 Posted February 13, 2022 Marabou jigs are a cold water staple according to many articles in the media but I've never enjoyed tying them. Recently I've given them another go using the "three feather" method which distributes the material around the hook satisfactorily. Compare the dry forms of marabou and bucktail; After a cast or two with marabou all that fluff will be compressed. Paused during retrieve or sitting on the bottom, it will fluff up again enticingly. Bucktail has a subtle breathing action. I'm thinking if one doesn't work, try the other! 8 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 13, 2022 Super User Posted February 13, 2022 34 minutes ago, Will Wetline said: Marabou jigs are a cold water staple according to many articles in the media but I've never enjoyed tying them. Recently I've given them another go using the "three feather" method which distributes the material around the hook satisfactorily. Compare the dry forms of marabou and bucktail; After a cast or two with marabou all that fluff will be compressed. Paused during retrieve or sitting on the bottom, it will fluff up again enticingly. Bucktail has a subtle breathing action. I'm thinking if one doesn't work, try the other! Superior Tie Sir ! Those Quabbin bass don't stand a chance A-Jay 2 Quote
Bdnoble84 Posted February 13, 2022 Posted February 13, 2022 A few finesse jig ties and a couple blanks im working on. 11 Quote
Chris Catignani Posted February 18, 2022 Posted February 18, 2022 ...still working on that airbrushing.... 12 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 19, 2022 Author Super User Posted February 19, 2022 Some more new blades. Allen 14 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 23, 2022 Author Super User Posted February 23, 2022 Some more with nee blades. Allen 9 Quote
Bassbum1016 Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 Great stuff here recently started making my own jigs and it’s nice since I can make them the patterns that I want now if only work didn’t occupy so much of my time 9 Quote
Bdnoble84 Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 I cannot decide what type of blade to put on this. There is alot of flash tied in so im leaning silver but do i go double willow or indiana. Ill probably shorten the arm. Ill be using this in a river along rip rap banks early season. Unless we get some substantial rain the visiblity is 3-4 ft right now, which is as high as this river will ever be. 6 Quote
DomQ Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 Dressed up some #6 owner hooks for a customer. Requested lots of flash, he has good taste! Wish I could upload better pictures but not to sure how. 9 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 8, 2022 Global Moderator Posted March 8, 2022 55 minutes ago, Chris Catignani said: Nice work! 1 1 Quote
Baitmaker Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 Some of my latest work in red cedar. I've been building some larger ones for Muskie lately, but will get back to more bass and walleye baits soon. Here is a 3" diver done in hot fluorescents and pearl paints, and a 10" Muskie bait painted in a Saugeye pattern. 14 Quote
detroit1 Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 That saugeye is awesome. I want one for the wall... Quote
Baitmaker Posted March 13, 2022 Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/11/2022 at 6:31 PM, crypt said: fantastic as always.......... Thank you! I appreciate it! 16 hours ago, detroit1 said: That saugeye is awesome. I want one for the wall... Thanks Detroit! Working on a few more now plus a 14" that would fill up more wall space. ☺️ 4 Quote
detroit1 Posted March 13, 2022 Posted March 13, 2022 Keep them coming John, your skills are a treat for all of us.. 1 Quote
Phishtank Posted March 14, 2022 Posted March 14, 2022 My 8 year old daughter’s design. Has to be pink!! 14 Quote
Buzzbaiter Posted March 19, 2022 Posted March 19, 2022 I tied my first bass jig the other day. It’s just a simple hand-tied rubber skirt on an 1/8oz ballhead, but I really like how it turned out. It should do well, now that the river smallmouth are getting active. 8 Quote
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