Messing Around With Tinsel And Thread

Pup

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Been tying with Christmas tinsel and thread quite a bit lately.  I find it interesting that more jigs aren't tied with nothing but tinsel.  Would think that pike and trout would hammer them.  Here are a few jigs, some featuring multi-colored Christmas tinsel, tied in a variety of configurations.  I've added a safety pin spinner to several of them which might make them a bit more enticing.

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Aerial view:

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I think that it's important to note that Uni Thread works exceptionally well for tying tinsel securely around a jig collar.
 

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Thanks JM. :) Hook sizes are #2 Aberdeen and #4 sickle for jigs weighing 1/8 and 1/16th of an ounce, respectively.
 

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pup those are looking great! there is a flash fly tied with kreinik flash which I buy from mossy creek fly fishing I believe in Virginia, and the fly is known to catch some large rainbows etc. I meant that I buy the raw flash material in gold and silver and tie it on crappie jigs, it's a little expensive but it really catches fish at times when other jigs won't, this stuff is very thin and moves effortlessly.
 

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Looking good, I like the green/red/gold/purple one.  You do know that you can only fish those around Christmas time though.  :D  That sparkle should work great in dark water and they should move really well.
 

rich mc

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i tie some flash jigs using yarn bee eyelash yarn. on smaller jigs i use a marabou tail with eyelash palmered, on larger one i furl the tail with eyelash yarn then tie on more for the body . rich mc
 

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Thanks for all of your comments Guys. :) These were quick and easy for me to tie and trim to my liking.
 
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