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I've got a 3 cavity lil mac 1/16 Ball head that I've decided to pin to accept eyes. Got everything on the drill press but am trying to decide if I want 3mm or 4mm eyes. Any suggestions? The head diameter is about .220 diameter. A 4mm eye is .157 dia and a 3mm is .118

Really bored so tried something newish!

I am seriously considering a new vise and am looking hard at the NorVise. Is the extra $$$$ over a peak worthwhile?

Just finished reading a rather length and detailed study of what Walleye eat and when. I just wish the Author of the article had more time and money to really move forward with the study. http://pubstorage.sdstate.edu/wfs/147-F.pdf Anyhow, it has me thinking about a lot of things I've seen...

I've been a loyal customer of Grandpa Bobs since I started tying jigs and have had a few giccups but usually got decent customer service. However, this go round I'm not sure. I placed a $126 dollar order a couple weeks back and was suprised that is had not shipped after a week, Sent an...

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Great video especially around around 2:35

Recently bought some embossing powders and have started experimenting. Not having a lot of luck so figured I'd post here to see if anyone could share their experience. My first shot was 1 part gold to 4 parts clear tried as top coat on raw heads and white heads and on the raw head had a gold...

So tired of this cold, I decided to make a big pot of chili and basket of corn bread.... Maybe I can blast it out a here!

Found this video and although not technically a jig and interesting way of creating some tail action.

It so cold outside the mold has finally turn white and is muliplyig like crazy. Fortunately a quick swipe with the leaf blower moves it to un objectionable space. No to see what tonights frigid temps and 5-10 mph winds are gonna do. Be safe folks, its cold and in some spots slippery.

Have a serious sinus infection went to doctor got a shot and a bag of pills. Was reading some posts elsewhere and got one that made laugh so I thought it worth sharing.... Ladies, please do not be offended. When Jane initially met Tarzan in the jungle, she was attracted to him. And during her...

I admit I'm addicted to tying and swapping. To feed my addiction I have joined several sites where swaps are active. Currently I am hosting a swap on TFF a group out of Texas kinda funny for someone from the Buckeye state but I've learned so much from swaps and studying jigs from all over that I...

At least it was a good game and an exciting last 2 minutes

I have been trying to find a video of a Fish Hair machine in action without success. I did run across this Mashpedia which amasses all you tube vids for a specific title. Check out jig tying http://www.mashpedia.com/jig_tying?pagetype=search&tab=1&pagecode=&xn=1

I am always on the look Out for used molds at reasonable prices and occasionally find something that strikes my fancy. Anyhow, I watch Ebay regularly and have noticed that Ament Herters Palmer molds seem to command an unusually high price. I have both Ament and Palmer molds and yes, the heads...

Yesterday, the wife was watching me tie some jihs and asked why I did things the way I do. I have always tied as follows: Thread wrap -quick wipe of thread cement to lock onto hook Tie in tail feather(s) -quick wipe of thread cement over new thread Tie in Body material and finish matarelli...

I bought a couple Hilts molds off of ebay some time back and really like them. so I went looking and found one of the owner companies that still has some bargains available, I drug my feet and missed a couple sizes but, I did pull the plug and purchase a few molds and hopefully they will arrive...

Messing around making some jigs for a swap on another site. Here is what I decided to do. Jig 1 Orange Head, Pearl Body, Orange Mini Maribou tail Jig 2 Chartreuse Head Pink Crystal Body Chartreuse Synthetic Hair tail. Jig 3 Lavender Head Orange crystal body Light Purple synthetic tail...

Doing my daily look see thru ebay and found a vise that must be a humdinger but did not see anything about it tying jigs and for that price I think it should http://www.ebay.com/itm/221655274848?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT