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I purchased a 1/8 oz. round head mold recently that had been modified to accept a crane swivel on two of the heads. After seeing this I decided to modify one myself. I'm using a 1/16 round head mold. I've completed a couple heads to accept a crane swivel with my dremel tool. I'm looking for...

First I'd like to welcome all of the new members over the past few months! See lots of folks from that other place!:P You've all made the right decision in my book! Been busy with orders this year to the point that I'm nearly tired of looking at jigs but thought I'd share a few new ones. Had to...

I've decided to broaden my horizons and try to learn how to tie flies. Went on a hunt for materials on the net and discovered Fly Tyers Dungeon. I ordered the $25 FTD Christmas Box and received a HUGE amount material much of which is perfect for jig making as well. Many types of flash, dubbing...

I ran across a "Secret Santa Swap" on a fly tying forum. Thought it may be of interest to some folks here. Just a suggestion of course, but sounds fun. Fairly simple... any number of tyers can join. Each participant ties a certain number of jigs (10-12-15) in any style or color. Jigs can be...

I'll try to keep this brief, but don't hold your breath.:P Every year for the past 22 years on Thanksgiving Day my father, myself, and my cousin go "lure hunting". We have a painters pole that extends in 3 sections out to 30 feet with a large spring on the end. We go to local creeks, rivers, and...

My vacation starts at noon today! Heading to the lake with family for a little R&R. Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and Happy Independence Day. Whether on the lake or on land please be thankful of those that have gone before us. Enjoy and be careful out there!:cool:

These are some of my mixes. Top is Frogger, 2nd is Porky, 3rd is Pinky Pearl, 4th is Blue Pearl. Frogger is Equal parts BLACK-GLOW CHARTR.-CHARTR.-RED BUG Porky is Equal parts RED BUG-WHITE Pinky Pearl is 2 PEARL WHITE-1 RUBY SLIPPER-1 CANDY PINK Blue Pearl is 3 WHITE-1 (+A SMIDGE) SAPPHIRE...

Another Friday night is upon us and that means Dad gets to play in the shop and improvise with a cold barley pop!:beat-up: I have many fly hooks in different sizes and since I am helpless when tying flies, I had a brainstorm. Created the "Fly Spinster". I'm thinking bluegill on an ultra light...

I have several spools of medium and small holographic tinsel. I've noticed recently when cutting 1" pieces or pulling off of the spool, this stuff is curling up. Any remedies for this? Am I just crazy? :D Trying to finish swap jigs and having trouble with the curlies!

Tried my hand at catching the elusive trophy rainbow yesterday. I spotted him from a bluff and carefully made my way to the waters edge pausing for a few moments as not to spook this guy. 2nd cast fooled him and he hit with authority! I managed to play him for about 5-7 minutes before my tippet...

Getting ready for an 8 hour float trip with classmates for our 20 year reunion. A few of the fellas have decided to hold a little fishing derby along the way. Can't go wrong with spinners in the clear cold creek!

Since I have no time to go to the lake, the occasional Kansas mine pit will have to do. Caught some fat daddy's on these over the weekend. I cannot beg a crappie bite, but the gills love them! They are more fun to catch anyhow.:D

Since it seems to do nothing but rain in Joplin, MO. I had free time to tinker again in the shop. Had been saving my "fouled hooks" and decided to put them to use. These are the result of eye post being too long to fit mold. I cut the eye off with enough room to still sit straight in the mold...

Thanks to Mary Lou I have some new material to play with! These are tied with moose, badger, raccoon, and fox. Really love the badger. Extremely soft and easy to work with. The moose is a bit wirery but I think it looks great. It should be good for spun hair flies, but I can't do it!!:P First...

I have caught many different species of "perch" over the years. Earlier this week I was fishing in a Kansas strip pit and ran across a strange looking creature. Lower half looked like a bluegill with the orange belly. Red ear looked like a "redear" or "hybrid bluegill". This fish had red eyes as...

Boring day at work today, so in my browsing stupor I stumbled across a neat website. www.bigbluegill.com . Lots of pictures, forums, tackle talk, etc... Mostly bluegill specific with some bass and crappie in the mix. Noticed a few familiar names on there too! Amazing big bluegill photos.

These are reproductions of what I remember using in the 1980's. Old School for me!

Messing around in the cave tonight!

Been playing with paint this evening! Really like the results so far. Today I chose to make variations of chartreuse. In the BOTTOM pic is regular green chartr. as purchased on top. 2nd one is 3 pt. green chrtr. with 2 pt. baby bass green. Bottom is equal pts. gold and green chrtr. TOP pic is...

Real quick... gotta take the wife out on the town! I was looking through my great grandpas tackle box a few minutes ago that rests in my mancave. Inside I found a jig still in the package made by Shady Lady Lures. Effington, IL. Has to be old as grandpa passed in 1981. Really cool for the time...