User....what some might understand is by using a shorter body....it allows more action on the tail material because it isn't as restrictive when the chenile is tied all the way back to the hook point. In some situations less action is what you want but a shorter body will give the jig more action. Very simular when tying a thread body only. I have done a lot of tank testing when it comes to actions on jigs and it really helped me fine tune my designs. Rick does a tremendous job and you can tell he loves his new hobby. I I warned him when he first got started that it is very addictive and he probably agrees with that statement now!
@@JustFishing-uy6tm Yes, Using UV resin, layering it, It turned out Great, I’ve seen some on fly tying channels makin small minnow imitations using UV resin, I’ll have to try one
Rick....do you ever tank test these jigs as far as seeing how the colors change when they get wet. Pat over at Woods and Water taught me that and it is amazing how certain cheniles totally change when they get wet. I has made me a better jig designer by modifying and mixing cheniles. I love this pattern you tied here. Great minnow imitation. Great job Rick.
It's not just for presentation for us. It is for you also. On several occasions, it really made the difference on several crappie trips just based on water clarity. In other words... I have several patterns that look very simular but each one is utilized based on water clarity and depth.
@@JustFishing-uy6tm Rick, try a small 5 gallon aquarium to show the colors and action in the water, just a thought, sounds like some folks would like to see that
Douglas....you are spot on. Wetting the jig and then placing it in the vise does help when showing how the cheniles change but until you completely submerge the jig, you do not get a true representation of the color change nor the contrast or sheen. Inuse to think this was all nonsense until I really started testing and playing around with materials and how the change once submerged. I will say this....Rick has come a long way and you can tell through his patterns that this is a true passion for him. He does a fantastic job and it shows in his presentations.
@@alexrawleigh3167 Thanks Alex, Yes I’m 65 years old and retired in Louisiana and started tying Crappie Jigs and Flies and also painting crankbaits and color presentation for different water types are key as well as movement, size, with a natural presentation, I agree, Rick is doin a Fantastic Job, and You can see that he Enjoys what he’s doing, Thanks Again for the comments
That looks great. Really like how it turned out. Looks like a minniw to me. Keep the informative videos coming.
Thanks Jeff, appreciate it. 😃
Really like the way the v pattern hackle lays. Nice tie as usual
Thanks Jimmy 😊
Very good looking.
@richardwinters5750 thanks Richard 😊
Very nice. I like those short chenille bodies for jigs. The longer body just takes something away from the jig. Be blessed. My friend.
Thanks Joe, i do about all short bodies now, just think its a better look.
User....what some might understand is by using a shorter body....it allows more action on the tail material because it isn't as restrictive when the chenile is tied all the way back to the hook point. In some situations less action is what you want but a shorter body will give the jig more action. Very simular when tying a thread body only. I have done a lot of tank testing when it comes to actions on jigs and it really helped me fine tune my designs. Rick does a tremendous job and you can tell he loves his new hobby. I I warned him when he first got started that it is very addictive and he probably agrees with that statement now!
That Dark Color with that Flash will Work Perfectly Shooting Docks for Crappie, those “V’s” make a Great Jig, Enjoyed the Video, Thanks for Tying
Thanks Douglas, appreciate it. 😃
Have you seen mustache jigs tie that skeleton jig? That is awesome.
@@JustFishing-uy6tm Yes, Using UV resin, layering it, It turned out Great, I’ve seen some on fly tying channels makin small minnow imitations using UV resin, I’ll have to try one
Rick....do you ever tank test these jigs as far as seeing how the colors change when they get wet. Pat over at Woods and Water taught me that and it is amazing how certain cheniles totally change when they get wet. I has made me a better jig designer by modifying and mixing cheniles. I love this pattern you tied here. Great minnow imitation. Great job Rick.
Thanks Alex, I did that for awhile, showing them wet and dry. I need to get back to that, seems a lot of people liked it.
It's not just for presentation for us. It is for you also. On several occasions, it really made the difference on several crappie trips just based on water clarity. In other words... I have several patterns that look very simular but each one is utilized based on water clarity and depth.
@@JustFishing-uy6tm Rick, try a small 5 gallon aquarium to show the colors and action in the water, just a thought, sounds like some folks would like to see that
Douglas....you are spot on. Wetting the jig and then placing it in the vise does help when showing how the cheniles change but until you completely submerge the jig, you do not get a true representation of the color change nor the contrast or sheen. Inuse to think this was all nonsense until I really started testing and playing around with materials and how the change once submerged. I will say this....Rick has come a long way and you can tell through his patterns that this is a true passion for him. He does a fantastic job and it shows in his presentations.
@@alexrawleigh3167 Thanks Alex, Yes I’m 65 years old and retired in Louisiana and started tying Crappie Jigs and Flies and also painting crankbaits and color presentation for different water types are key as well as movement, size, with a natural presentation, I agree, Rick is doin a Fantastic Job, and You can see that he Enjoys what he’s doing, Thanks Again for the comments