My first attempt

[STUMP HUNTER]

Nice looking jigs. You will learn where to place the flash on the jig for it the end up where you want it to. Good work on the jigs.

[BigMike315]

thanks for the comments everyone, I'm still trying to see what types of materials I like best before getting more in different colors.

[BigMike315]

the stand is a little clamp that was in a box of old fly tyeing materials my mother gave me from when her and her husband tied flys, I dont know what its actualy used for but it fits in the hook eye and holds them up.

[PBUG2009]

thats all that matters mike is that it works....Also welcome to this addiction. We dont have any meetings yet but i for see some in our future lol...Hi my name is pbug and im a tying addict lol

[Okieflyfisher53]

The clamp is an electronic test lead. I have several of them that is use to hold flies and jigs.
Steve

[Minus 1]

Very nice ties Mike...Now you need to sign up for the swap and start having fun !!

[shipahoy41]

Those are very good for a first tie. A rotating vise will allow you to see your jig from all angles. I too like a little shorter tail for those short strikes. When using marabou be sure to put a good layer of flat waxed nylon thread on the hook before adding marabou. Do not use the stem but rather strip the feathers away from the stem before adding them. Very nice for your first efforts.

[snake River]

This is my first tye and it came out better than I expected, the only thing that really bothers me is the place ment of the flash, its only on the one side. Please comment and give me tips or critisism. I am proud of it for a first try and hopefully will get better but I want people to be honest with their opinoins.Attachment 53336

for somebody it has tied his first jig it looks like a professional job to me. You did a real good job. I really liked the eyeballs those are awesome.

[jigtosser]

Big Mike do not let the off center flash bother you. I tie almost everything off center. That may be the most productive jig yet. If anyone is interested I can do a post on the effectiveness of irregular patterns.

[Fatman]

Mike

I wouldn't worry about the flash material, but if it really bothers you look up pinch wrap in fly tying and then you'll get the flash even on both sides. It's basically holding the material, bringing the thread up inside your fingers, then down the other side and pulling straight down to lock the material in place

Here's a video on it and it's in about the 1:40 mark YouTube - Beginner Fly Tying Tips - Part 2: Three Essential Techniques Every Fly Tier Needs to Know

Fatman