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Double tail jig in white

No name yet, made on a 1/32 oz jig head. Painted head with stick on holographic eyes and a thick trailer skirt tail..

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Comment by Tony Livingston on October 20, 2013 at 6:26pm: Dick that's very generous of you..... I wasn't trying to get you to make some jigs for me, I saw your photo and I could see what I was talking about last night in your Jig, and was hoping to use it to illustrate what I was envisioning.

I want a test mule.....a jig with only a body...no tail or legs. Something that's quick and easy to make, and who's sole fish attracting attribute is a colored body. And I agree with you in thinking an untipped jig has to do all the work...to me, that's the real test of a jig's effectiveness.

It's up to you Dick....if you want to make some, I will gladly buy the supplies and reimburse you for your time.....but please don't feel obligated, as I'm sure I can put something together in a plastic. It won't be as durable that way, but it should provide proof of concept, IF, IF it even exists.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 20, 2013 at 6:20pm: I like the classic contrast, red/white.

Comment by dick tabbert on October 20, 2013 at 6:12pm: Tony these are 1/32 oz I think I can go down to 1/100 of an oz but will have to get some smaller chenille. The rubber tail on the rear is stiff a smaller diameter will give it some movement.

Comment by dick tabbert on October 20, 2013 at 6:09pm: Tony what are you after. Most people try to make jigs that catch fish which is why all the bells and whistles. You can make a plain Jane and if you tell me exactly what your after I'll make you a few to try out but personally I do like catching fish and I don't tip with live bait so the jig has to do all the work. So granit if you have a plain Jane and tip it with live bait you have a different animal all together you might as well fish a bare hook with a sinker. Tell me what you want and I'll make an attempt at making you a few I'm home most of the time anyway as you know .

Comment by Tony Livingston on October 20, 2013 at 5:56pm: Oh.....and maybe a smaller version. for cold water fish...thanks again, Dick.

Comment by Tony Livingston on October 20, 2013 at 5:55pm: Per the conversation on Jeffrey's post las night, Dick, may I take liberties with your creation?

My idea is this jig, without the red tail, and in some different colored bodies. That's what I'm envisioning.

Thanks Dick......appreciate the latitude, and I admire your work.