Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Tail Spinners

Tried my hand at tail spinners for the first time this week.  These have the potential to be good lures for white bass and crappie.

Materials:
  • LashMax Yarns in green chartreuse and white.
  • Swivels, split rings, and Colorado blades in gold and silver.
  • Flat wax threads in white and fluorescent chartreuse - 125 denier and 210 denier, respectively.
  • 1/16-oz. darter head jigs with #4 gold Aberdeen hooks.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Crappie Prep

Just a few of the jigs that I tied today for spring crappie fishing.


All are tied on 1/16-oz. Arkie Darter Jigs with #4 gold Aberdeen hooks.  Used green chartreuse marabou and craft fur.  Dabbled in a bit of yellow chartreuse craft fur as well.  Krystal Flash was added to all but one of the jigs.  Designed the jig at the far right for a slow fall, as its craft fur fibers are matted somewhat densely.

Monday, April 2, 2012

More "Tubeless" Tube Jigs

Tied a few more to imitate tube jigs.  Most have painted heads.  Each of them weighs about 1/16 of an ounce and has a # 4 hook.


The style is simple and easy to tie.  Palmered eyelash yarn and chenille comprise the jig bodies.  I am really looking forward to fishing these. :)