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JUNGLEJIM1

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These are 1/16 pillheads with hackle tails and palmer chenille wrapped over the chenille bodies. First pic has something new that I tried today called AB CRYSTAL 4MM RHINESTONES. These reflect light in all directions and seem to change color,depending on the color of paint used. I was looking for a cheaper alternative to the 3-d eyes and this might be it. I found them on ebay for $4.98,free shipping for a 720 count pack. One pack will make a lot of jigs and other sizes are available as well. I used super glue to glue these in place. View attachment 1View attachment 2
 

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On days when my blind naturals are slow those candy jigs could be a ticket. On this type of garish attractor jig, the rhinestones might be superior to natural eyes. Very appealing color co-ordination.
 
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JJ1, they look fantastic, that palmer chenille is another product I have to get now!!! I really really like those and those rhinestone eyes look great as well and may be beter than 3D eyes, great find!!
 
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I just picked up some rainbow 3mm stones and this color in 3mm. 1440 count for a Little over $5 per pack with free shipping. That's almost three for a penny. They are easy to glue in place if the jigs have a recessed eye. Gonna try some on the walleye jig mold soon.
 
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Fm, I think they'll work on flat sided jigs but are much easier with a recessed eye jig. The recessed eye holds the drop of superglue in place and you don't have to worry about eye placement with those.
 
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Ya know if you get to thinking about it the eyes of most bugs are sort of faceted . Just take a look at the head of a horse fly . Bet a black football head with eyes on the ends would look swell too . Love good work especially when you think outside the box .
 
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