Latex or silicone

[Iaspanky]

I have gotten into tying grub type jigs and flies. I have natural and "bug gut" colored latex, tried using a balloon for white. I bought some silicone skirt material. Anyone have any other ideas?

 

[NorCoMike]

I don't have any ideas for you. But could you post a picture of what your trying to imitate that way we can give you some ideas.

 

[Jig Man]

Me neither, but always interested in steel###, seeing new stuff....

 

[duffy]

Only problem I see with latex and or balloons is that the material seems to rot or decompose easily especially in sunlight or if it's around certain solvents. I like your idea of using a stretchy material but I'm not sure what other's there are that would be similar and hold up. Some of those stretch wraps they use in packaging are tough but they don't spring back like rubber does. Sorry I wasn't much help.

 

[Hawnjigs]

I read that Gulp! is mfg from a latex like material, and apparently is capable of absorbing water based scent, if that makes a difference.

 

[bucktail]

 

[hookup]

You read my mind Buck

 

[Fatman]

You can also use Thin Skin or Kileys Exo Skin

http://www.jsflyfishing.com/wapsi-thin-skin
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/wapsi-thin-skin
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/wapsi-thin-skin

 

[joe]

Stretch Magic comes in various colors in sizes .5mm-1.0 mm if you're looking to do some small stuff.  I use it for legs and appendages, some like it for wound bodies on small nymphs.  If you've a practiced hand with consistently winding elastic cord like this, you may really dig the effects produced when used over colored or dubbed underbody/underlay on the shank.  

http://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jew...eet-Stretch-Magic-Bead-&-Jewelry-Cord/p/12368

You'll find it in any local hobby or craft store, just head to the jewelry making section.  Durable stuff.

 

[Iaspanky]

Awesome thanks guys