Reply With Quotethose look very good. I had this past Friday off, and I tied up some marabou went fishing Saturday and they were a big hit.
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Looks like your doing fine and these will work for you! Matching head colors is not all that matters. Many time I have used FL Yellow on a head and then FL Chart as a tail and other such combinations. Don't think it matters a lot!
Enjoying the tying is key to this hobby and that is what you want to stay so you can enjoy this for may years!
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those look very good. I had this past Friday off, and I tied up some marabou went fishing Saturday and they were a big hit.
dave
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Nice
If you cast it they will come.
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Looking good!
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Nice work and some of these colors will catch fish anywhere.
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Those look waaay better than my 1st one's
They will definitely hunt
I've been tying some too
Trying get close to a Rosie red
You recon they will work?
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Good job dude. First fish you get on those jigs and you will be hooked for life at tying your own. Welcome to really enjoying the sport.
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Thanks for all the comments and motivation. I keep looking through the jig thread, completely amazed at the craftsmanship put into these little things. It's very inspirational for a quality goal. I've been out where they'll hit about anything you drop in front of them, and times where one tiny little detail makes all the difference in catching a few or getting flat skunked. My wife ribs me for going all in on whatever I do. Most of my life, I've been infatuated with airplanes. Still am, but flying is just so expensive. I always flew RC planes too, and for me, it was the constant tinkering. Building, covering, painting, and scaling them out was the most fun because it always gave you something to do and a reason to be better at it. Since the FAA stepped into that too, I burned out. I haven't fished much in the last 15 years, and getting back to it has really been a blast. Now I've decided buying package after package of plastics is just too simple. Tying jigs seemed like a great way to fill the void of something to do when I don't have anything to do. Being able to fish with them will be a bonus. The last time I went out, I tried some jigging instead of cranking. The only two fish I caught were on that shot in the dark try. I tied on a 1/4 oz jig head with a bigger tube jig on one pole, left four with what was on, and one of TGE's hand tied jigs he gave me. Those were the two winners. After that, it just made sense to try to tie some. I suppose the easiest way to get some jigs just like you want is to make 'em the way you want 'em. Sure seems a bit more prideful to haul some in on the bait you created.
So, after tying up a few, I looked at them a bit and thought they weren't too bad. Then I thought they looked fairly decent. Then I took some pretty clear pics of them up close. Now I'm nit picking wondering how I can do better. Some of the jigs I see you guys tying up are just works of art. I dare not compare. I would like you guys that can tie a showpiece up with your eyes closed to pick these to pieces and tell me how I could correct the next ones. I know the real answer is practice, but I don't want to just wind away and develop bad habits. I feel like I've used a bit much marabou on some, too much length on some, and looking at the close up pics, the chenille is wrapped uneven. I've tried to wrap it better, but it still comes out a little wonky. Not sure if it's an inconsistent pressure as I wind it or what. I'm thick skinned, so fire away. I'd like to do something right if I'm going to do it. Thanks again, y'all!
A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work, unless you fish for a living.
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Those are gonna work... good color...Originally Posted by theygotaeat
Those look waaay better than my 1st one's
They will definitely hunt
I've been tying some too
Trying get close to a Rosie red
You recon they will work?
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Nothing for me to critique
The more you tie the better they will get. I learned a long time ago that the water blurs the lines between a pro and a average Joe like me
Keep hammering them out and before long you will have a pile of jigs a circus dog couldn't jump over
Then you will be giving them away so you have an excuse tie more
Keep up the good work
Oh yeah I used to fly rc planes too... got tired of letting the thump out and switched cars
