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Jigs, Spinnerbaits and Sinkers => Saltwater => Topic started by: Whaler15 on 09/18/16 16:51 UTC

Title: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 09/18/16 16:51 UTC
3/0 medium wire extra wide and round gap BN hooks for fishing under a slip cork for Specks and Reds.
I am planning on tying these using the shrimp pattern with barred rabbit and getting the eyes up close to the hook eye leaving just a bit of the head exposed. They should offer an extra slow drop and there is enough room to tie in a mono weed guard. Worth a try...
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Tube%20jigs.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Do-It Corp. on 09/18/16 17:23 UTC
Looks like a killer combo.  With the rabbit, they should dang near float.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: ctom on 09/18/16 18:41 UTC
Good stuff here.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 09/18/16 20:28 UTC
I need to tie up a few in both x lg bead chain and the floating plastic eyes. The bead chain may be needed to get them down if there is any current. The 1/8 heads pictured sank a bit too fast.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 09/18/16 20:34 UTC
VERY Nice!  That's a 3/0 38109?
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 09/18/16 21:46 UTC
It is the 38109. It will be the first time I use it for inshore and salt. I think it will work well for the application vs the 2X and 3X.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Fatman on 09/18/16 22:16 UTC
Very nice
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 09/19/16 11:21 UTC
The largest bead eyes that I have fit over the head leaving plenty of room for a mono weed guard if I want.
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Tube%20eyes.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 09/20/16 08:26 UTC
I tied a few up using floating and bead eyes and with or without antenna to wet test sink rates and profile in the AM.
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Tube%20shrip.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 09/20/16 11:55 UTC
Mono weed guard - orange.
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Org%20antenna.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: ctom on 09/20/16 12:18 UTC
Those eyes just "make" this bait. Cool.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Mike J on 09/20/16 18:55 UTC
Way cool. I'm going to have to get some bigger eyes.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 09/20/16 22:01 UTC
Sweet lookin bait
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 09/25/16 15:44 UTC
Chartreuse. 3/0 EWG
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Chartreuse%20Shrimp_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Mike J on 09/25/16 16:48 UTC
I love it. I know it's for salt fish, but I'm guessing a small mouth wouldn't mind thumping that.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 09/25/16 19:13 UTC
Da's awesome Bruh.  Put dat under a Cark.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 10/15/16 15:09 UTC
A more natural color with estaz instead of legs.

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Natural%20Shrimp%20with%20guard.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 10/15/16 17:59 UTC
WwwAAAT!  Whisker Weedguards!  KIL. LER.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Mike J on 10/15/16 18:18 UTC
Haha I didn't notice the weed guards till I read BKJ's post. And it is killer.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 11/10/16 16:38 UTC
A thicker cut 3/8 chinchilla with a 1/8 belly that works well under the popping cork.
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Natural%20Shrimp%20gry%20-pch.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Mike J on 11/10/16 19:05 UTC
Nice your making me want to switch my mood from plastic to tying. Awesome job.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Whaler15 on 11/17/16 17:21 UTC
A 1/16th belly weight on a stainless 2/0. It is a bit light in the current or retrieving under a cork but a nice slow drop with the current. I have caught a few undersized just testing them.
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Belly%20eyes.jpg)
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/mattwells57/Buggs%20gear.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Reddrum on 06/23/17 18:31 UTC
Does your mold have 1/8  head size and if so what size hook does it take
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Mike J on 06/23/17 19:34 UTC
Way cool looking. You make some nice stuff.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 06/23/17 20:09 UTC
Them are some sweet jigs.
Title: Re: 1/16 Tube Jig Heads
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/23/17 22:41 UTC
Boy, did this ever bring back great memories of the tying days.  Magnificent work.