Thread: Octopus jig
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02-01-2015, 05:24 PM #1
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Octopus jig
Tied this jig up today. I just finished making the mold this morning and just had to make one. What are the thoughts on it.
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02-01-2015, 06:04 PM #2
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02-01-2015, 09:43 PM #3
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Unsure of the weight as of now. I am gonna weigh it in the morning. I am guessing between 1-2ozs. I sculpted the head from modeling clay the cast the mold using a high temp silicone. I used a 6/0 stainless hook. Marabou feathers and hackle for the tentacles.
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02-01-2015, 09:45 PM #4
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To clarify the head is lead. After reading sounded like I made it from clay. Lol.
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02-02-2015, 10:56 AM #5
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Cutting edge Lurch cutting edge
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02-02-2015, 11:01 AM #6
Looks great and aptly named !! Thanks for sharing .
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02-02-2015, 12:44 PM #7
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Thanks for the comments here is another one I made today. Spent most of the morning pouring some up but had to toy with some more colors. I will weigh it tonight at work my scale is dead.
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02-02-2015, 12:52 PM #8
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You might look at Silly legs instead of feathers. Looks great. Silly legs are fly-tying products usually come in 6-10" lengths. It is a awesome Jig.
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02-02-2015, 02:09 PM #9
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I will check them out. Thanks for the compliment also.
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02-02-2015, 06:33 PM #10
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Lurch154,
I would like to buy a couple of those from you
Chuck
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