Fish Skull's SCULPIN HELMET

[JUNGLEJIM1]

I picked these up at Cabelas yesterday and tied two after installing the eyes last night. These are the large size olive meant for 1-2/0 fly hooks but since I didn't have any that size I used a couple 30 degree swim jig hooks. The helmets weigh about 1/11 oz and finished these weigh over 1/8 oz so a fly guy wouldn't want to throw these on a 4-5 wt., more like an 8wt. So is it a fly or jig??? The hooks I used were 2/0's in two different styles. Tails are krystal flash, silicone rubber and cape or saddle hackle. Body crosscut bunny. You put the helmet on after you tie the "fly". A little superglue on the threads,slide the head into place,then tie in the thread head,another drop of superglue and you are finished.View attachment 8View attachment 9View attachment 1

 

[CrappieHappy]

those are sweet Jim!!

 

[Hawnjigs]

Wow, innovative design made in the USA !
Looks like the hollow head holds the materials in place nicely.

 

[Fatman]

Jim - Thanks for the report!! Great looking jigs!!!! I've seen them but didn't know if they were worth spending the cash on. On a 5 wt. fly rod the largest jig I'll use is a 1/32nd, and only until I started trading jig heads did I get any smaller.

 

[StumpHunter]

I don't know if you would call them a fly or jig but I would call them :AWESOME:! I seen those heads in Fly Tyer and I really liked the looks of them and after seeing those tyes I will have to get some for myself to use.

 

[smalljaw]

AWESOME!!!!!

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

I have some 1/32 and 1/16 Charlie Brewer slider heads somewhere and I think they might fit inside and add some weight. They should make a good balance with medium spinning gear. Check Cabelas and see which one's are on sale. Prices for these are a little high everywhere but half price at Cabelas isn't too bad. I wish I had gotten the brown,I have a lot more options with a brown color. They sell finished bunny zonkers using these for $6 a pop.

 

[Radtexan]

Those are cool !!!! Great tie also.

 

[Fatman]

The company on the sculpin heads is the same company that has the crayfish cutouts I posted about. Wish they sold them straight out.

 

[quivira kid]

Those look great, Jim! I have seen those, but haven't sprung for any yet. Here is a pattern I have in mind...... http://www.steelheadalleyflytying.blogspot.com/2012/04/senyos-preyfish.html?m=1

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

qk, that's a killer craw. Lot's of work for one tie but they look great.

 

[quivira kid]

Jim, you know it would dance like crazy in a good creek or river! I think it would be worth the work if you had the right piece of water to fish it.

 

[quivira kid]

Jim, you know it would dance like crazy in a good creek or river! I think it would be worth the work if you had the right piece of water to fish it.

 

[StumpHunter]

Well thanks to you Jim, Cabelas got another $37 from me. Got to try those jigs. Ordered two packs of the small, gold chart and copper.

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

Sorry about that Stump.. Don't forget the hooks. sounds like you got several colors and sizes. Post some pics once you've tied a few.

 

[Fatman]

Zac - great link!!!!!! Thanks

 

[Bkabina]

I know this is an old post but those are some nice ties. I might have to check into some of these skulls.