Wool w/ hackle necks

[AtticaFish]

First one is a 1/24 and others are 1/32's. Used the hackle neck thinking it would somewhat keep the full profile of the wool. Who knows, look like they might be able to find some bluegill.... or a crappie if i get lucky.

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[jiggerjohn]

A real nice use of the wool to push out th hackle (and KEEP it out there!). My son also was tying some small ones for deeper bluegill & perch,using flash &satin tight to the shank(flowing out the back like your flash) with a small COLLAR of orange wool ;he ties this on a tiny hooked 1/64 oz jig heads (taken down for vertical jigging with a split shot). On our recent short camping trip to Pymatuning we used these to take" edible numbers" of perch.bluegill, walleyes, crappie,and channel cats during some hot, bright conditions!

 

[Bucho]

Nice tying! Even if if the hackle gets softer over time it will diffuse the silhouette and give a nice natural attitude. I like!

 

[tacklebox2tn]

Great looking jigs, I like the combinations.

 

[ragged edge]

Looks real nice! Ought to do it...........

 

[mifon1]

Man, I really like these!! In the first two jigs, is that the bronze sickle hook, or the black nickle?? I'm just about to place an order. But. I'm not sure which or what size to get.

Thanks
MIke

 

[smalljaw]

Awesome jigs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You inspired me again with those, and I agree 100%, the hackle should do a great job with keeping the wool in the "minnow" profile. Absolutely fantastic work!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hawnjigs]

Yup, outstanding materials placement. IMO Flash under, wool body, hold down flair collar = synergystic bare minimum for an optimal wool tie.

Those jigs look like potential for Great Lakes steelhead?

 

[AtticaFish]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I do like how this wool looks almost transparent and kind of milky in the water when thinly tied. Can't see in the pics (color does not show well under my bedroom desk lamp) but i also wrapped a piece of flash on the shank down to the hook bend. Gives a little extra reflective color under the wool.

mifon1 - They all have a black nickel finish. I do not pour my own but in comparison to other jigs i have traded/purchased, pretty much any of the black hooks have better quality. That goes for either standard bend or sickles.

smalljaw - I have other bass ties (larger) in mind but only have light colored wool at the moment. Think it could make some plump bodies for bottom creatures in darker colors.

Hawnjigs - I don't see why they would not work on Erie Steelhead. The Lindy Little Nipper jigs are popular and they are very simple hackle tail thread necks. The last one pictured has a 2X strong hook too. My wife discovered she LOVES blackened salmon or steel, so maybe i will be able to convince her to make the trip over East to the larger rivers.

 

[waynesburgjay]

Nice jigs, they should work for a variety of different fish.

 

[Jig Man]

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[StumpHunter]

I like those! Will give the wool jig a different look when wet.

 

[Pup]

Those jigs look like they'd work for a variety of fish species. Nicely done AF.

 

[toadfrog]

Hey Russ you need any wool I got a load of it . Need to dye some Just ain't worked up to it yet .

 

[Pepop]

SWEET!! :icon14::icon14:

 

[Lost Pole]

They look optimal and sweetly'd combo'd color wise. Awesome paint as usual.
Lemme know what you think when you get some time with em. Haven't had a bit of luck with wool next to feathers, but it's prob me.
One thing I know, is it'll gnarl up a bait box quick!

 

[AtticaFish]

Thanks again for all the thumbs up....

Lost Pole - YES they will get into one hairy, messy knot if they aren't kept straight in a box. Made that mistake with craft fur jigs in the past also. Once the wool (or craftfur) gets wrapped up into a clump around the hook, you pretty much need a pair of scissors to get the hook free. I have been doing well with bluegill on my littlest ones that i tied earlier. Keep it thin! The wool (mine is actually roving) get easier to work with after a few ties.

 

[LedHed]

Sure the BGs & REs out here would slam those patterns. Think the wool would get hung up on the teeth for an extra second or two.....

Good to know about the wadding potential, thnx.