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    Underspin help

    Tied these up for sale in my retail store.  Red body with green chartreuse tail plastics seem to sell well here so thought I would try this since I had these colors out working on another project. Other than the crane swivel needing to be up to the front more, what else do I need to do? ...
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    I Need...,.

    1/64oz ball head jigs no collar with #4 90 degree jig hook.  Anyone sell these? Thanks
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    dumbbell eyes to hook size

    Is there a chart anywhere that tells what size lead dumbbell eyes to use for what size hook? Or, does it matter? Thanks
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    Mustad 3366 hook for flies

    Hey all I have a question for all the fly tiers. What flies can be tied on a mustad 3366 hook? I don't understand what the purpose of the bent eye is on most flies you see? I also see the mustad 3366 hook listed as a fly hook but what flies? Thanks
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    Question for those selling their stuff retail...

    Hey all, I've always just put my jigs in small ziplock 2x3 bags and stapled them to a card to hang for retail sale. Been getting more request for flies that I tie. What is the best way to package flies? Most flies I've bought for resale have been in smaller clear hangboxes like crankbaits...
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    Think they'll catch bluegill?

    Tied on a #12 mustad r73np-br hook Red hackle fibers Black and yellow ultra chenille Barred yellow hackle. Needs a different hook but only thing I have in size 12
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    My first try at the GFA Popper

    Forgot a red indicator but.... Size 8 mustard r73np bronze hook, yellow foam, green chartreuse and flashabou accent silver wing, brown round rubber legs and thread. What do I need to improve on? Thanks
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    Does paint really matter?

    I had a guy ask me that question not too long ago at my store. "Does paint on a jig head really matter?" Well, I answered him the best way I could. "At times, yes it does. At other times, no it doesn't. But, I always paint my jig heads if for no other reason than to keep the lead head from...
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    Painting popper bugs

    Hey all, went to tie up some hard foam popper bugs this morning. Didn't want to break out the airbrush and cratex so decided to use sharpie markers instead. Everything was going well. Then, I decided to put on a clear coat of sally Hansen's clear. Smeared everthing right up. Am I just going...
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    Something ain't right?

    Trying to do a tiger weave. It ain't matching on both side. What am I doing wrong?
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    Hello from MO.

    Been a tier for many years. I own and operate a small sporting goods store. Looking forward to being here.
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