Tying the SECRET WEAPON Bluegill Jig

This is a unique jig that I developed to look like a juicy insect falling in the water. Bluegill, shellcrackers, and other panfish CANNOT resist it!
Head: 1/64 oz round head
Paint: Black ProTec powder paint
Hook: Size #8 aberdeen
Thread: Black UTC ultra thread 70 denier
Body: Black 2mm foam, Natural hare's ear dubbing
Tail: Black 2mm foam cut into a 4" long, 1/8 inch wide strip

[@robs9349]

Really like that build. Very clever use of the materials. Thanks for sharing.

[@Eagle48]

A versatile pattern with unlimited possibilities. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@MrGibsn1960]

If you cut the foam at a diagonal toward the head it’ll taper as you synch it down. I’ve tied a number of dragon flies this way but I’ll definitely be trying this out. Thank you!

[@nicholasdeluca3580]

Fabulous as always!

[@thebakk34]

It kind of reminds me of a mop fly, but looks way more durable!

[@robertchadwick1552]

Looks like a winner. I can't wait to try this.

[@jamesphillips2216]

Sweet!! So many color options!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheLawman104]

Wow! That looks great!

[@bruceallen6377]

Sweet jig, probably catch damn near everything! Thanks for your channel!

[@robertchadwick2925]

Very cool!

[@DrGargani]

if I am repeating myself, ignore my remark, but I would love to see any of your creations in a small water tank.....

[@KorsarskiSzprotek]

Nice little jig, looks like great lure for rudd or perch, i'll try to tie few, thanks for sharing. Also animal crossing song fits so well :)

[@nicholasdeluca3580]

Fabulous, thank you.

[@paschalster83]

Very nice

[@johnnylightning1491]

I wondering if there is a reason that you split your thread as opposed to creating a dubbing loop? Neat fly. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@MustacheJigs]

It’s a lot easier for me. It’s harder to twist the dubbing loop.

[@keithgillogly7675]

Very Nice Fly

[@joeduca8582]

Nice fly tying techniques. How does your lure act in the water? Thanks, awesome bug! 🐛

[@MustacheJigs]

It sinks slowly. No action, but they can’t resist.

[@michaelburk9171]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial. With the foam body and tail and the weighted head will this do a slow vertical sink? And stand up vertically off the bottom? Something like a ned rig.

[@MustacheJigs]

That’s exactly what it does!

[@michaelburk9171]

@@MustacheJigs thanks.

[@mikewest712]

I am sure this jig crushes but I'm also sure it's a frustrating tie,even for advanced tyers.

[@jimmiegoodman8816]

Have you tried using rabbit zonker instead of foam

[@MustacheJigs]

Yes, I love zonkers!

[@rockymatthews8643]

How can I get some of your jigs

[@MustacheJigs]

Sorry, I don’t sell them. Check out my buddy James at M3 Jigs on Facebook. He sells some awesome jigs.

[@med0913]

Where is the best place to order materials?

[@MustacheJigs]

Flyfishfood.com

[@med0913]

@@MustacheJigs Thank you

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

This seems useless as a jig as the lead he'd will not sink that much EVA foam.

[@MustacheJigs]

It actually does sink if the head is lead. Maybe with a brass bead it would float, but it has a slow sink to entice strikes.