I've been having great luck using Glissen Gloss estaz for my jig bodies, color #'s that are working for me are 18, and 29... if you havn't tried this do!@! makes great bodies

on the cowlitz i caught two springers on a white head, #18 body, and black tail
and my dads buddy got one on a white head #29 body, and black tail...

not bad for one trip!! cannot wait until sunday when i give her another try. i'll post results

Casey

FS, my brother will let that lead melting pot go for $ 15.00. I will forward you his E-mail addy.

FJ...out.

FS- You are just a fish catchin machine nowadays.. :p :p :p

Right on, Casey, thanks for the tip on the jigs. Always better to go artificial then burn up the precious egg supply this time of year when it can't be replenished.

BTW, I was at the post office this morning. You know what that means! If all goes well and they deliver on time, you should have a nice surprise in your mailbox tommorow

Give a man a jig, he fishes for a day.
Teach a man to tie a jig, and he goes flippin berserk.


Hey FS, I'm glad you got the bug. Were you checking out my Estez when I was showing you my tying gear?????? Man, my secrets out now. LOL

Yeah, I use it quite a bit, mostly for stained water. Gives out a good reflective property. May have to hide some of my secret stuff now, you keep blabbing FS.

hey FS,

sounds great, where do you find it ,ive never heard of it.. i use chenille and yarn/mara and would like more ammo for the arsenal if you know what i mean. thanks in advance, FISHON

haha funny jerry.. i found this in my moms craft supplies and tried it out.. no idea that you used it...

you can buy it at
http://www.flyfishusa.com/fly-tying/chenille.htm

or check local craft stores.. my mom got the stuff i have at the local craft store

http://glissengloss.com/estaz/default.htm

FS, are you sure those were your Moms craft supplies? :p :p

You'll see...next week...FS will teach us to knit rod socks. :p

FJ...out.

I just found a good pattern for summer steelhead, too. 1/16 oz. black head, purple/pink/crystal flash tail, and black bunny fur body. The fur lays down around the tail when you wrap it, and gives it a more natural look.

Forgot to mention, that was purple and pink yarn for the tail, but you could use marabou, too.