eric1978 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Posted October 29, 2009 Looks great, as I said I tie some with the overlay of silicone. I've never done the antennae, but I like it. You do need to tie some in the right color however, ugly olive brown. Wayne, the one in the first picture has some silicone on it, the one in the second doesn't but has a little black flash. My tying supplies are pretty limited right now. The only colors of bucktail I have are black, brown and brown/orange. I'll be getting some more eventually and I'll make you an ugly olive brown.
Bird Watcher Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 I almost want to drop it in a pot of Zattarains. It looks good.
eric1978 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Posted October 29, 2009 I almost want to drop it in a pot of Zattarains. It looks good. Zatarain's... Believe it or not, this species of crayfish is inedible for humans. People say they are "too painful" to eat.
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Some craws have a little highlight on the bottom of their shells, I forget what they're called, so I tie two single strands of chartreuse, orange or red silicone strands oneon each side of the bottom. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
eric1978 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Posted October 29, 2009 Some craws have a little highlight on the bottom of their shells, I forget what they're called, so I tie two single strands of chartreuse, orange or red silicone strands oneon each side of the bottom. Maybe I'll experiment with the paint on the weight (I hesitate to call it a jighead since it doesn't really have a "head," more like a "belly"). The belly isn't really visible though when the jig is sitting in the water, and I think I may be starting to split hairs here. They already have eyes and antennae! Ain't that enough? Geez, it's not like I'm going after trout. Smallmouth would eat a rock if you put a feather on it and worked it right.
Bird Watcher Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Some craws have a little highlight on the bottom of their shells, I forget what they're called, so I tie two single strands of chartreuse, orange or red silicone strands oneon each side of the bottom. My favorite bait for fishing the creeks in Mac County is "California" by Reaction Innovations. One of the reasons I like it is becuase I can take my fingers and pinch/pull along the line between the dark back and lighter belly. The soft hand pour plastic creates a yellow streak down the side right between the two colors. i think it's deadly.
eric1978 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Posted October 29, 2009 My favorite bait for fishing the creeks in Mac County is "California" by Reaction Innovations. One of the reasons I like it is becuase I can take my fingers and pinch/pull along the line between the dark back and lighter belly. The soft hand pour plastic creates a yellow streak down the side right between the two colors. i think it's deadly. I think I just found my new company for creature baits. That looks like a good company, Chris. Any company that names a color "Dirty Sanchez" is worth a try in my book. I really like their Smallie Beavers and that "Infection" color looks sweet. They got a lot of good colors. How's the plastic, pretty durable?
Ham Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 They already have eyes and antennae! Ain't that enough? Geez, it's not like I'm going after trout. Smallmouth would eat a rock if you put a feather on it and worked it right. I agree completely, that's why the eyes and antennae are unnecessary and more for you than the fish AND it's still going to get hung up and if you fish it where it needs to be thrown you'll lose several of them in a day. It's cool though. Looks great and if you're having fun with it, rock on! Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
eric1978 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Posted October 29, 2009 I agree completely, that's why the eyes and antennae are unnecessary and more for you than the fish AND it's still going to get hung up and if you fish it where it needs to be thrown you'll lose several of them in a day. It's cool though. Looks great and if you're having fun with it, rock on! I know it, Ham. I'm not naive enough to think I'm really making a jig that's completely snag-proof. But it might be a little better than an exposed hook, that's all. I wish I could hold on to jigs like a spinnerbait. I can chuck the same spinnerbait all summer long and never lose it, new trailer now and then and a little sharpening....lasts forever.
eric1978 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Posted November 2, 2009 Eric, I got mail today, and I played with it in the test tank, it looks awesome in the water. Good job. And the coolest thing is....it has a lifetime warranty. You just don't get that kinda service after the sale from the bigtime tackle corporations. Now that I'm fully sponsored I can finally drop these wrenches and live the life I was born to live. THANKS MAN ! You're the best Oh yeah, and that coupon was a sweet bonus too....."Loaded Beef Kabobs for 1.19 a pound"....Hot darn ! LMAO No problem, wrench. Let me know if you throw it in any real water how it works...looks like I won't be able to fish for at least another week...so backed up with work. Report back on those kabobs, too.
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