Bass jigs

I have been doing some tying lately but it hasn't been flies. I have been working on some jigs for a friend. 

Here are some crayfish jigs using 3/8 ounce jigs painted black. Most of what I tied was using synthetic claws with multi colored chenille and rubber legs on top. 

I also created some samples for him to test. These I used two rattles in the body over wrapped with rabbit hide and claws are using rabbit strips. One jig I mixed in a little flash into the rabbit that has some UV qualities. This pattern I added some silicone legs hanging over the top for added movement. What's your comments, with or without the legs?

And one last sample I created is a baitfish style pattern. Using lots of natural materials that have an extreme amount of unique movement added with a little UV flash as well. 

New Leaders

     I got the chance to get out on the stream today.  It was a gorgeous day on the water.  Didn't have a lot of successful catches but I got the chance to test out a new leader setup.  I received some samples from Moonlit Leaders.  I was casting some heavy double nymph rigs and had an absolute joy in casting them with this leader setup.

I recommend everyone take the time to check out this company and their quality leaders!

http://moonlitflyfishing.com/premium-series-big-hog-leader/

Caddis pupae patterns

Found this great material for nymph bodies. It's great material and super easy to use. Here are some Caddis imitations I have created. It also takes marker really well so you can customize as you wish. You can get it the materials here:

http://www.myflies.com/Nymph-Skin-P1031.aspx