My new jig

[Illinoisgiller]

I slipped out to a different section of the canal to try out a new jig I have been trying. It is the "ant" jig that DaveIN posted some time ago. Don,rebg38 from OK. has been patiently teaching me how to make them. It is a lengthy process to produce this version of them, and is probably why they are not availabe for sale.
This is the first time I have fished one with the legs left long. These were designed to be tipped with red worms for red ear. The bluegill and green sunfish liked them also.:icon_razz:
The canal pool I was in is known for pretty small gills and that is why I chose it. I'm figuring if a small one don't back off from them then a big one sure won't.:icon_cool::icon_cool:
I didn't keep any fish, Just enjoyed the day. I did take a few pictures of the small fish and hope the picture of the spider tying up the dragon fly is clear enough to see. A fly beat me to a plump white mullberry. (He looked mean.)lol It has been a long time since I enjoyed a few handfulls of white mullberrys ,and first time I've picked them from a float tube.:icon_cool: :icon_cool::icon_cool: Mike

[rebg38]

Looks like a good opportunity to give posting on the site a try

Mike thanks for the test, as I have mentioned to you before, I have never actually decided just how long I wanted to leave the legs. Also noticed you were trying various colors of the jig. Appears that those northern fish like the green chart/black combo also.

And yeal, the pic of the spider and D. flag came out good

[DaveIN]

Way to go Mike! Good looking jigs. You taught him well Don............

[CrappieKeith]

Looky there Giller out rearin again.
WTG on getting a new presentation workin!

[dipper69_2000]

awsome looking jig must greatly increase the feeling of fishing to build your own baits

[cattracker16]

nice looking jig and it seems to work as good as it looks

[kevin]

Very nice and always something special to catch fish on something you make...:party0045:

[Illinoisgiller]

It happens to be very rewarding for me to make and use baits that I have made myself.
It should be noted though that as far as cost is concerned, it is much more cost effective to buy them.:confused0024::confused0024:
If I bought most of the jigs and flies I use it would be more reasonable, in fact MUCH more reasonable.lol
This just happens to be something I enjoy.:icon_cool::icon_cool:
It sould also be noted that I am tipping with red worms on this last jig. Any purist fly-jig tier would quickly note that I am simply bait fishing.lol
I enjoy what I do and have no plans to change direction till I have to.:icon_cool: Mike

[Timotha7]

Great pictures and information Mike
Thanks much for these posts

Tim

[gofish]

dont reckon youll ever need ta change nuttin giller lol

[dipper69_2000]

dont reckon youll ever need ta change nuttin giller lol
i have to agree w/gofish if it is not broke don't new and improve it will only mess ya up lol

[DaveIN]

Hey Giller- The jigs you sent me, are they Keith's?

[Fishaholic]

ive seen your jigs first hand Mike, they look great, you do a great job, I wouldnt have the patience to sit there and tie somthing that small, My hats off to you guys that tie your own tiny jigs..

[Illinoisgiller]

DaveIN, Those few jigs I sent in appreciation of your information on the ant jig were some I tied. They are just crudely similar to Keith's quality work. :confused0024: Mike

[DaveIN]

I am going to test them tomorrow......Well let you know

BTW- Not crude work. Very nice looking.

[DaveIN]

Do you tip them with anything or you fish bare like Keith?

[Illinoisgiller]

Dave, Down here I most always tip with wax worms except on a VERY hot bite. Mike