Another Hard Water Jig

I may be one of the few that was not happy about the warm weather we had last week. The combination of the warm weather and the rain really put a hamper on the possibility of getting any ice fishing in. After the last fish dinner Laurie is wanting me to get out as soon as possible. Now that the weather has turn cold again she may get her wish soon. Hopefully this weekend the ice will be safe again. I'm not counting on it though. It's looking like next weekend will be a better bet. 

While I am waiting for the ice to harden I should tie up more jigs. Another pattern I saw while at the fishing show last weekend was another simple jig pattern consisting of a small jig head and hackle wings.  Simple but it looks like it will be very effective. Now I just need to find where I can purchase these jig heads in bulk. I know just the place to sell them... 

Hackle Wing Ice Jig

Hackle Wing Ice Jig

Hook - 1/64 or 1/80 oz Jig Head

Thread - 8/0 Uni 

Wing - 4 Chinese Neck Hackle 

Step One

Start Thread

Step Two

Tie in Two Hackle Feathers on Far Side of Hook

Step Three

Tie in Two Hackle Feather on Front Side of Hook and Whip Finish