Please Help!!

[Miller]

I am trying to tie some simple marabou jigs, and I have been, so far, an epic fail. I have watched the youtube vids, read as much as I can. They just do not look very good. First, I do not know how much marabou to use. I love the look of fat bodied chenille jigs, I would love to know how to achieve that look. Any advice? I will try to take pics of the jigs I tie to have you all evaluate me. Thanks

[Fatman]

Here's a youtube that's pretty good YouTube - How to Tie a Basic OTE Marabou Jig alot of practice helps, it takes a while to get the right amount and not have it look like a forrest LOL Pictures would help us help you more.

[78mudbug]

yes post some pics so everyone can see whats going on.im no expert at the bou but theres plenty of guys on here that can help out

[sayre315]

well...its gonna take more than a couple of tries to make perfect looking jigs so dont get discuraged. for a fat body jig, just make more than one pass of chenille on the body. as for the bou, its all about preferance, some people like very little because you have a better hook up ratio than alot, but then the jig doesnt look as natural. so try a few out and see what works for you! Good Luck!

[PBUG2009]

if you want a fat body just double wrap the chenille. Thats what i do if you using the medium. A buddy of mine uses large chenille to achieve it

[snakedodger]

Hey miller just started tying a month ago but i think i know what im doing.if your tying for winter fishing only use 10 or so hairs and make the tail short. if you ever want to get together let me know.ive been tying all flashaboo tails the fish at jacomo love it.the lady at BP in the fly department was a big help when i started.havent seen you at the docks lately dont let work get in the way of your crappie fishing.

[Miller]

Thanks for the help guys!! I will post some pics later. I know that it will take practice but I just want to know the right way to do it. Thanks again!

[Miller]

Hey miller just started tying a month ago but i think i know what im doing.if your tying for winter fishing only use 10 or so hairs and make the tail short. if you ever want to get together let me know.ive been tying all flashaboo tails the fish at jacomo love it.the lady at BP in the fly department was a big help when i started.havent seen you at the docks lately dont let work get in the way of your crappie fishing.

What is up! I haven't been to the docks in a couple weeks because of the holidays. I am getting my stuff ready right now to head out there, I would love to get together to practice. Later

[shipahoy41]

When you post your jig pictures I am sure you will receive a ton of advice. There are some basic jig tying thread stickies at the top of this forum. Consider looking at them too. There is also a thread completely dedicated to photos of jigs to give you ideas.

[snakedodger]

fishing every day,tying every day.I've got more winter time jigs tied up than i know what to do with.time to start tying some spring jigs!on unemployment until april.i'll throw my tying stuff in the car, next time your out i'll show you what little i know,just ask.today was the worst day for catchin all winter.