just getting started

[tritonman]

And I mean started. I do not have a clue about how to tie a jig. I have been doing some reading and kind of got some of the basic tools I will need, but how do I use them is the real question. I guess my first question is do you guys know of a good DVD to get that I can watch. I have watch a few of the videos on here that you guys have posted but I need something I can hit the play, pause and back buttons on my tv with. Thanks guys!!!!!!!!

[sayre315]

I dont know of any DVDs but i learned alot just by watching people tie jigs on youtube. I even got a fly tying podcast on itunes and i watch those every once in a while just to learn some new tricks. I hope you enjoy tying. Goodluck!

[johnt_ms]

YouTube - Crappie Jig Tying 101

Best video I found

[tritonman]

thanks guys

[Micropterus salmoides]

Triton
How far are you from Scott?
Really nice guy who is always helping people out. Best way to learn, IMO, is to spend a couple hours with someone and Scott ties some mean jigs. Might want to hollar at him.

Adam

[skiptomylu]

Well I just sold my first DVD from Peak Vise and will watch it in a little while and tell you what I think. I ordered it for a guy buying a vise from me and I just have never seen this one yet.

Skip

[tritonman]

sounds good Skip.

Micro, I am only about an hour from Scott. I will probably trade him some rez secrets for some stringing lessons.

[Micropterus salmoides]

I'd def. try if you want a step up in the learning process. I know how yall MS boys love them cranks but nothin' beats a limit on jigs that you've tied.
Shoot, I'll send you my tools, paints and feathers for a map of some of those COE 3 lb. honey holes yall got :D.

Adam

[tritonman]

lol...I ain't got no 3 pound honey holes, maybe some 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 holes but ain't found none of them 3 holes yet.

[LedHed]

Check out White River - Bass Pro’s DVD “Handcrafting Effective Jigs”.

Has some great tips from Lefty Kreh and Mike Huffman. Goes through most of the common patterns. I give it a 9.5 only because of some minor stuff lefty does that I don’t agree on. But he is the master and both theses guys know a ton more than I ever will.

Big bang for the buck – thid DVD won’t break the bank.