Bigger blacker bugs

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I think these are the biggest 'bugs' i have made so far. :D

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Made on #2 3366's, #1 O'Shaughn jig hooks & 1 is on a #6 cruved caddis hook. All have hematite beads tied on with 12lb. mono and even tried to put some on side-by-side. They are easily castable with my spinning rods, either my Ultra-Light with 4lb or my Light with 6lb. The dubbing i made from a mix of craft fur and baitfish flash material.... left it cut extra long and dub-looped it on to help keep it in place. Legs are all sili skirt material.

 
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Cool ties !!!! Are you throwing those with a fly rod or spinning tackle ? Curious as to what the weight of the beads are.
 
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Thanks all - almost as fun tying them as fishing them. haha!!! Always trying to make them with....... more body segments, fatter body, bigger heads, legs, legs, legs, legs, legs, legs. The double bead ones may even act somewhat like a football head. Member here by the name of 'Smallmouth' had posted something similar awhile back - or maybe that was on another forum. :rolleyes:


JJ1 - These ones i have been using with my ultra-light spinning rod with 4lb. line mostly but they do work with a slightly heavier rod and 6lb. line. I would be afraid of brain damage if i tried to cast these with my fly rod.

The Hema' beads are pretty heavy for their size. Not positive what they weigh but hematite is actualy a form of iron ore so they do have decent weight and able to powder paint them as well. I get mine from a small local craft store, they have them in a larger assorted size pack or smaller single size packs that go by milimeter. Different shapes also. I will check tomorrow what size these ones are. You can get them at Wal-Mart in the craft section but i would suggest any local craft shop as a first try. Alot of the Hema' beads are magnetized and you can get a large necklace of them for cheap. Heat them in your oven and they will not be magnetized anymore. ;)
 
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What did you use for the segmented body part??? It almost looks like you tied the body parts, did the back side of the tie and then tied the body in and folded it over?? Would this fish the same even if it was tied on a jig head???
 
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FM - The bodies are dubbed underneath and use Radiant Raffia (a synthetic and more durable raffia) as the shell backs. When i pull the raffia forward over top the dub body, i tie it down then fold it back again and overlap the segment i just made with a few (tight) wraps of thread. Start your next dub segment from there. That way you can not see any thread when you go to make the next segment and it gives it the over-lap look as if the body is getting bigger and bigger. Hopefully that makes a little sense.:rolleyes:

They do fish pretty much the same and i have tied them on regular jigs in the past. I just prefer the eye to be a little lower profile because i drag them across bottom.
 
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The package of beads i have are assorted sizes: 3MM, 4MM, 6MM & 8MM. The ones pictured with a single bead are 8MM and the side-by-side beads are 6MM. You can get out a ruler to compare, the 8MM are pretty close to the diamater of a 1/8oz. ball head but they do weigh less. No clue on actual weight other than they cast pretty well on light gear.... even better once the fat dub body soaks up water.

Biggest down side to the Hema' beads is the size of the hole, they are tiny little holes and can not be placed directly on the shank of a hook. Have tried reaming them with an electric drill and small bit, but had no luck. Can use heavy mono to attach them or the Bead/Pin method. Would be a lead-free alternative too.
 
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Hey I was close LOL I've seen that technique before only the guy used a think piece of quills off a turkey tail feather and did the same thing. Definately takes switching back and forth tying like that but it looks great!!!!!!!
 
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Way cool Attica. They are inspiring ties. So buggy. LOVE the double bead ones. Extra extra buggy.
 
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