Adding Eyes To Jigs - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T15:26:42Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/adding-eyes-to-jigs?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A565799&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI to agree the eye are a big…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-13:2036984:Comment:5656122014-11-13T23:51:20.809Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>I to agree the eye are a big part of the fly. Predators zero in on the eyes as you see all through the wildlife kingdom and fish do the same.</p>
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<p>I to agree the eye are a big part of the fly. Predators zero in on the eyes as you see all through the wildlife kingdom and fish do the same.</p>
<p></p> Throw a boxful of lures on a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-13:2036984:Comment:5657992014-11-13T23:47:22.451ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
Throw a boxful of lures on a table and the first ones people pick up are those with eyes.<br />
I just put em on, regardless, as you suggest.<br />
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Always needed? Probably not.<br />
But why not?
Throw a boxful of lures on a table and the first ones people pick up are those with eyes.<br />
I just put em on, regardless, as you suggest.<br />
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Always needed? Probably not.<br />
But why not? I agree. I think eyes are pre…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-13:2036984:Comment:5657132014-11-13T23:30:46.545ZBruce Tomasellihttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceTomaselli
<p>I agree. I think eyes are predator keys. It doesn't take much time to put them on whether you think they help or not. So, with the little effort it takes, why not put in eyes.</p>
<p>I agree. I think eyes are predator keys. It doesn't take much time to put them on whether you think they help or not. So, with the little effort it takes, why not put in eyes.</p> you have it down right to Dic…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-05:2036984:Comment:5633432014-11-05T05:19:34.945Zcarl hendrixhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>you have it down right to Dicky!! your jigs look awesome buddy!! guys- don't forget those little glass triva things in craft shops. you can have red eys; green; blue, silver. possibilities are really endless. on a small note-- have thought of even shallow drill a few; just to see how it would look; with glass eys flush with body. something to play with this long winter!!</p>
<p>you have it down right to Dicky!! your jigs look awesome buddy!! guys- don't forget those little glass triva things in craft shops. you can have red eys; green; blue, silver. possibilities are really endless. on a small note-- have thought of even shallow drill a few; just to see how it would look; with glass eys flush with body. something to play with this long winter!!</p> I spend more time on the jig…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-05:2036984:Comment:5632572014-11-05T04:26:18.774Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>I spend more time on the jig heads than the tying themselves. First thing I do is get my needle nose pliers and flatten the jig head with the smooth part of my pliers. I then paint the jig heads with 2 or 3 coats of powder paint fist coat always white my first coat/base coat. The 2nd coat is my desired color and the 3rd coat a clear with glitter. Then I add my holographic 3D eyes. Then over the eyes 3 coats of Sally Hansen hard as nails of coarse a drying period between each coat. Then come…</p>
<p>I spend more time on the jig heads than the tying themselves. First thing I do is get my needle nose pliers and flatten the jig head with the smooth part of my pliers. I then paint the jig heads with 2 or 3 coats of powder paint fist coat always white my first coat/base coat. The 2nd coat is my desired color and the 3rd coat a clear with glitter. Then I add my holographic 3D eyes. Then over the eyes 3 coats of Sally Hansen hard as nails of coarse a drying period between each coat. Then come the jig tying .</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167452296?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167452296?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> I use the craft paint from wa…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-05:2036984:Comment:5631662014-11-05T03:41:22.625Zcarl hendrixhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>I use the craft paint from wal mart;; a little hard as nails over coat</p>
<p>I use the craft paint from wal mart;; a little hard as nails over coat</p> What size nail do you get to…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-05:2036984:Comment:5632542014-11-05T03:29:43.173ZRandall Runionhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RandallRunion
<p>What size nail do you get to make a 3mm base dot and a 2 mm pupil dot? What paint do you use?</p>
<p>What size nail do you get to make a 3mm base dot and a 2 mm pupil dot? What paint do you use?</p> Super nice jigs, Jim!
Randall…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-05:2036984:Comment:5631622014-11-05T03:24:51.623ZTim Overbaughhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TimothyOverbaugh
<p>Super nice jigs, Jim!</p>
<p>Randall, you can get Eyes to put on jigs just about any where they sell fly tying or lure components. I like to start out with a blank round head jig and tap each side with a hammer just enough to have a flat area to attach the eye. Paint and dress the jig to your liking, adhere the eye and then clear coat the jig head. Put the jig on a rotating spindle ( can be easily made with a barbecue rotisserie motor) to dry the clear coat evenly.</p>
<p>For crappies, I…</p>
<p>Super nice jigs, Jim!</p>
<p>Randall, you can get Eyes to put on jigs just about any where they sell fly tying or lure components. I like to start out with a blank round head jig and tap each side with a hammer just enough to have a flat area to attach the eye. Paint and dress the jig to your liking, adhere the eye and then clear coat the jig head. Put the jig on a rotating spindle ( can be easily made with a barbecue rotisserie motor) to dry the clear coat evenly.</p>
<p>For crappies, I have the best luck with the metallic foil eyes.</p> I think eyes add an element t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-05:2036984:Comment:5630802014-11-05T03:08:48.128Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>I think eyes add an element to the jig or bait and gives it realism. Yes you can catch fish without eyes but in my many year of fishing I always try to get jig/lures with eyes because its a keying in point for the predator. I personally think the eyes are where the predator keys in on and you can see that all through the animal kingdom and even the insect world.</p>
<p>I think eyes add an element to the jig or bait and gives it realism. Yes you can catch fish without eyes but in my many year of fishing I always try to get jig/lures with eyes because its a keying in point for the predator. I personally think the eyes are where the predator keys in on and you can see that all through the animal kingdom and even the insect world.</p> Good points Tony.tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-11-05:2036984:Comment:5632482014-11-05T02:23:19.298ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
Good points Tony.
Good points Tony.