Two-Toned

[JoJoPro]

Two-Toned Crappie Style Jig


Materials:

Jig Head: Daiichi 4660 Size 4 Hook
6mm Hemmatite Bead
1/2" Flat Head Pin
Thread: White 6/0 Tying Thread
Tail: 1 White Marabou Plume & 1 Darker Colored Marabou Plume (Bright Purple pictured)
Flash/Accent: Krystal Flash Pearl
Body: Medium Chenille, (Glo-Brite Pearl/White)
Marker: Permanent Marker To Match Darker Colored Feather


Step 1: Tie in thread base. Insert pin through bead. Tie pin onto hook.


Step 2: Tie in darker (top) feather. Tie down stem of the feather to hook shank to give a thicker body. Cut off excess feather. Return thread to near hook point/barb.


Step 3: Tie in white, (under-body), feather. Tie down stem of the feather to hook shank to give a thicker body. Cut off excess feather. Return thread to near hook point/barb.


Step 4: Tie in two strands of Krystal Flash on each side of the jig.


Step 5: Tie in strand of chenille. Advance thread towards head of jig.


Step 6: Wraps chenille up the shank of the hook towards the head to create the body. Tie off the chenille just behind the jig head. Trim off excess chenille. Whip finish.


Step 7: Color top half of chenille body with permanent marker.


John

 

[LedHed]

Fantastic tutorial - awesome jig - great color combo

 

[cadman]

Excellent tutorial. So that's how you guys make those chenille bodied jigs. Very nicely done.

 

[JoJoPro]

Thanks guys. Lately I've been fishing some water for steelhead that is loaded with small shad. This bright purple over white combo (shad-like colors) has been my top producing jig for the steelies in this type of water.

John

 

[hhawkins]

That is cool! I first seen that and was confused on how you did the two tone chenille, I'm with ya now

 

[Pup]

Very nice tutorial with great photos. Look out steelhead!

 

[Radtexan]

Great job on the teach JoJo !!

 

[Lost Pole]

I had thought you had some top secret extra shank in there somewhere...
Great idea.
How does the marker color hold up?

Thx so much for sharing, I think easier now

Adam

 

[JoJoPro]

How does the marker color hold up?

It does fade a little after several uses. :-/ I have been thinking about trying some fabric markers that I've seen at the crafts store.

John

 

[jjsjigs]

You want to order the brand 'Prismacolor' markers. They are waterproof and "run" proof. you may find them at most fly shops. Sharpies work ok... much like the Bic "Mark It" you used in the tutorial.

 

[JoJoPro]

You want to order the brand 'Prismacolor' markers. They are waterproof and "run" proof. you may find them at most fly shops. Sharpies work ok... much like the Bic "Mark It" you used in the tutorial.

Thanks for the tip. I will have to give the Prismacolors a try.

John