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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
[Re: ScottEvil]
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09/03/08 09:15 PM
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kelkay
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Yes Scott, that is exactly what I was talking about. It seems a lighter though might make things worse on the first fly or two till ya get the hang of it though... thanks so much for the info. I will definitely do better next go round thanks to your help.
The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 03:17 PM
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rrhyne56
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Picked up 100 #4 EC410 hooks at Barlow's along with some hot pink and some chartreuse marabou. Gonna get "jiggy widdit"
"have fun with this stuff" in memory of Big Dale RRhyne56, Flyfishing warden
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 06:24 PM
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Jerry Hamon
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Yep, I've been doing that for a couple of days. Even tied one with a rattle in it.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 06:41 PM
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Holdem1
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When putting the mylar over the hook eye spear the mylar with your Bodkin where you want the eye to go then stick the Bodkin point in the hook eye and work the Mylar off the shaft onto and over the hook eye. Keep the Bodkin point in the hook eye till you finish.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
[Re: Holdem1]
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09/04/08 07:33 PM
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rrhyne56
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thanks folks
Has anyone seen any mylar in the Walmart craft area? I seem to be out.
"have fun with this stuff" in memory of Big Dale RRhyne56, Flyfishing warden
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
[Re: rrhyne56]
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09/04/08 07:41 PM
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Holdem1
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My Walmart has small stuff called trimming in silver and gold. This is good for small flys like 12 and 10 but I have not found larger stuff there.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
[Re: Holdem1]
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09/04/08 08:05 PM
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rrhyne56
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"have fun with this stuff" in memory of Big Dale RRhyne56, Flyfishing warden
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 08:36 PM
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kelkay
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I am sure that will help, thanks. It seems harder than I originally thought...I made two flies last night, neither look the way I want them...lol. Anyway I appreciate the tips.
The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
[Re: rrhyne56]
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09/04/08 08:37 PM
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kelkay
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Try Target or a sewing store.
The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 08:45 PM
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derik d
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I went and looked at wally world too no luck. Got some at sportsmans wharehouse though and it was very reasonably priced.
It's more than the catfish would do.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
[Re: derik d]
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09/04/08 08:54 PM
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Bass Bug
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man, this stuff is all messed up, got grown men going to walmart crafts dept...hell, i'm a mailman & view roadkill in a different manner (although i have not yet stopped and clipped any fresh kill hair[yet])...i went in the sewing section and looked at thread...what is happinin' to me ? i should be buying bags of soft plastic worms & crankbaits...but nooo, i'm buying foam & feathers & fur...ah, it's maddening...okay,my rant is done, been wantin' to get that out for a while.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 08:57 PM
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derik d
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WORD. That was very solid.
It's more than the catfish would do.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 09:59 PM
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Grashpr9
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lol
I remember seeing roadkill differently after tying flies.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
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09/04/08 10:10 PM
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Holdem1
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You should see some of the looks I get from the ladies when in the beads and yarn sections.
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Re: Jig Hook Mylar Minnows
[Re: Holdem1]
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09/05/08 12:24 AM
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kelkay
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Y'all are funny. I do the same thing, but they pay me no attention at all. I guess it is a little unusual for grown men to be in the bead dept...hehehe. But hey, I totally understand. I browse those places too. Made a couple of crease flies today. Now I have to either try 5 min epoxy, or go with my old stand by of Sally's. Hey y'all need to load up on nail polish while y'all are at Wal-Mart. Get clear, and black nail polish, and you will really have those heads turnin out there. ROTFL. If anyone looks too long you can explain that the nail polish is for your fly making, to cover thread....let me know their reaction.
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