New to jig tying...

[mreed]

I'm an avid crappie fisherman of 30 years. I have always used plastic tubes, but have recently decided to start using hand-tied feather jigs. I would like to make my own and need some help getting started. Any help would be appreciated!

[mreed]

Sorry, apparently I didn't see the plethera of sources at the begining of this thread! I should've read a little closer. lol.

[skeetbum]

Welcome from Middle Tennessee. No dumb questions here, ask away.

[shipahoy41]

Welcome from Alabama. In addition to the stickies on this forum, you can go to you tube.com and type in jig tying. Also, just post here if you have a question. Someone will help you.

[short grub]

welcome to a great hobbie and to CDC

there are alot of good people on this site who will jump to help you

again welcome

[skiptomylu]

Welcome and you are in the right place. Read up on what we have and then ask what ever questions you have and someone or several will help.
First big thing is you need to decide on what level of vise and equipmenyou want. If you like cllose to any retail places that sell vises and check them out in person. Then read all theeee info you can find to decide on how much you want to spend on that kind of thing. Here is a good study done a few years ago that should help.....
Fly Tying Vises In-Depth Review by Fly Fish Ohio!

Have fun!

Oh and one last thing which is this is a very addicting thing/hobby so keep that in mind as many are really surprised at how much money someone can put into this.

[mreed]

Thanks guys! I'm excited to get started. Skiptomylu-I already have enough expensive hobbies. My wife may kill me! lol Shortgrub-I've talked to ya before on Illinois site...I've decided to take up making my own jigs...I used to only use plastics, but have now gotten into hair jigs as well.

[skiptomylu]

well good for you and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Good luck and if we can help just ask and I feel sure one or more of us will be hear to help.

[skeetbum]

Let her pick some of the colors, tel her "That's really great honey" and head for the goodie store. Look into a good rotary vise while you read up on them, everyone who has one likes em. A lot.