11-27-2022, 07:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-27-2022, 07:37 PM by Springbuck1.)
I love these tutorials, Pat. I keep printing them, and passing tm on to relatives, etc.
I'm just as happy to use small swivels to make the chains. Far be it from me, but something about the stiffness of the wires when I did it your way gave me trouble with hook-ups. I just like the flexible attachment better over all, but of course the wire has a lot more applications, can be used in all different lengths, etc....
I know I SHOULD buy better supplies, but I'm often making jig and lures in small quantity and short notice, and even the Dollar Store or craft store has a lot of the same stuff, IF you know what characteristics to look for, and I can replicate some of your designs quite well. For instance, bare floral wire is a good substitute for some things you do with your jigs, but a terrible substitute for other applications.
We should have a contest one here just for fun, where people design and make their own lures from the Dollar Store (minus hooks and lead) and see what everybody comes up with. I've made an effective version of a Flig with double sided foam tape and little applique gems kids use to add bling to their phone cases. Probably not AS effective, but necessity is a mother.
I'm just as happy to use small swivels to make the chains. Far be it from me, but something about the stiffness of the wires when I did it your way gave me trouble with hook-ups. I just like the flexible attachment better over all, but of course the wire has a lot more applications, can be used in all different lengths, etc....
I know I SHOULD buy better supplies, but I'm often making jig and lures in small quantity and short notice, and even the Dollar Store or craft store has a lot of the same stuff, IF you know what characteristics to look for, and I can replicate some of your designs quite well. For instance, bare floral wire is a good substitute for some things you do with your jigs, but a terrible substitute for other applications.
We should have a contest one here just for fun, where people design and make their own lures from the Dollar Store (minus hooks and lead) and see what everybody comes up with. I've made an effective version of a Flig with double sided foam tape and little applique gems kids use to add bling to their phone cases. Probably not AS effective, but necessity is a mother.