utyer 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 This pattern is one I developed about 2 years ago. So far, I have 8 different species (Crappie, Sunfish, Gar, Largemouth Bass, PIckerel, American and Hickory Shad, and Blueback Herring) on it just in freshwater here in FL. I also have caught 10 other saltwater species on this same pattern tied on stainless hooks. I use 4 to 8XL hooks in sizes from 10 to 2/0 for most of these, The body is built up from yarn, or nylon cord, and Sulky Holowshimmer finished off the pattern. Weight can be added to the shank if needed. I use nail polish to paint on eyes, and then coat the whole thing with either UV or RainDancer Rod 1 part rod finish. The pearl and silver have been the most successful, but there lots of other colors to try as well. For those who are not familiar with Sulk Holoshimmer, it is a fine mylar tinsel much like Flashabou. It comes on 250 yard spools, and is sold by some big box craft stores. I get all mine at Joann Fabrics, and always use a coupon for a 40 to 50% discount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 I like this. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 22, 2019 What is Sulky Hollowshimmer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 Dave, see my edit to the first post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites