Thinking about tying jigs

[PanfishHunter]

What brand of trying vice would be the best. I do not remember the brand I saw on here but the person using it said it had alot of features that some people did not really understand how to use yet. He also said it was not cheap.

FISH ON

I am using one of the cheapo clamp ons from BPS. not the greatest ever. I recommend peak vises. not too expensive. contact skiptomylu.

[canebreaker]

I got one like this for "buy now" with free shipping for $35. Sportsman's warehouse has one like it for $37. plus tax. So I waited the week for shipping.
Fly Tying Vise | eBay

[skiptomylu]

Just know this is a very addictive hobby and you will spend over time a lot more than you ever thought. Then on he positive side this hobby is a great one and also one you can do for so many years. Also nothing like tying a jig and for the first time catching a fish on a jig you tied!
I handle Peak Vises, but there are a lot of choices out there and just depends on what you want. I tie on a Nor-Vise and love it for a lot of reasons, but some don't care for the different style, however I think most love it just like I do. Also if your ever going to tie flies the Nor even has more advantages. The Peak is the best vise under $150 even if just barely under the $150 price tag. If you want to read up on vises here is a good link even if it's a few years old now, the Ohio guys did an excellent study of all the vises.

Fly Tying Vises In-Depth Review by Fly Fish Ohio!

seen lots of guys buy a cheap vise and it break or they just didnt like it and if they move on to a good vise then they see the light, but some may even quit which is a shame, but it is what it is!

[PanfishHunter]

I had my 20 dollar c clamp break, as a result of trying to tighten it to much. my dad fixed it by screwing it to my dresser. i hope to get a PEAK in november or December.

[jackie53]

Crazyangler for supplies and if you can afford one the best and Great crappie legend on our home waters talked me into buying a portable vise you can use to tye on the water or at camp!!! The crappie will hit the color you only have ONE OF!! White River fly shop at Bass Pro has them!!!! Hope this helps!! Thanks Meatgetter!!!

[skiptomylu]

Go with crazy angler. GpaBobs service has gone waaaY down.
As far as jig heads, hard to beat Ron Don @ LABAITS.

Sent Ron Don a PM weeks ago and never heard back from him???

[Fatman]

boarbuster - my first reaction is one the gang has heard before!!!!! RUN, RUN FAST and don't look back!!!!!!!! Don't come to the dark side!!!!!!!LOL

As everyone has said it's a very addictive hobby!!!!! As some of us tie flies we had lots of the hairs and feathers, and a bunch of us have been pouring jigs for 30+yeas.

Materials:

Crazy Angler
Lure Parts Online
Janns
Hook and Hackle company

if you're a hunter - learn how to take care of the skins or how to pluck the feathers and wash and treat them, you'll be glad you did.

Myself unless Grandpa Bobs gets the order problems solved I won't order again.

Jig heads (If you don't want to pour your own)

Grousefly, Pondhopper, RonDon at LA baits, TNT tackle,

Vise - I started on an Old herters, went to a Thompson Model A and now have a Dyna-King Kingfisher. I know alot of folks have rotary feature but I'm used to the regular style vise and spend my money on other materials. If I ever think about getting a rotary I'll take a good long look at the Peak.

Theres some really good info in the stickys at the top of the board here:

For someone new to tying http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...new-tying.html

where to get materials http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...art-tying.html

And of course if you cross over!!!LOL we're all here to help if you get stuck.

[PanfishHunter]

skip try contacting him throu JC

[VaCrappieMan]

I have ordered from both crazyanglertackle and grandpabobs didn't have any problems with either... Tying is a fun hobby you will enjoy it and lots of great people on here to help!

[short grub]

your going to hate it .................. you will be hooked and broke LOL after that you are going to love it, its a blast and when you catch fish on your own ties the smile that comes over you on the inside and on the outside will be priceless, there are a lot of guys on here that sell some great jig heads and all have great prices or you can do like I did and buy a pot, lead, powder paint, molds, hooks and a fluid bed and really go over board .......... whichever way you go welcome to the addiction oh buy the best vise you can afford, my next is the nor- vise system