Fly, jig whatever. Way to be creative and work with what you have.
I'm the same way. Just can't justify spending a lot on a hobby with the way things are for me right now.
Especially since I can catch fish in a cornfield with a 2X4, some bailing wire and corn nuts for bait.
:::insert sarcastic smiley face here:::

Hard to tell much from the pics, but they look good. May just try to hide your thread a lil more with the chenille, just to keep it away from toothy critters n snags. Otherwise, I bet they catch fish.

Adam