Because I run a fishing tackle business.
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Because I run a fishing tackle business.
I was introduced to Crappie fishing many years ago by a friend who tied his own jigs.
I wanted to learn everything I could about the Crappie.
It's almost as big a thrill to see someone else catch a Crappie on jigs I have given them as it is to feel the "thump" myself.
I make a very simple hair jug that works. Strangers that I have shared them with offer to purchase if I see them again.
I counter with an offer to teach them how to make their own as I do not sell my jigs.
Wish I knew how
No problem, Luck. Always good to learn. You can get a cheap vise for about $15 from Jann's Netcraft, and at Fly Tyer's Dungeon you can get cheap tying materials.
It isn't expensive to get started. Start watching YouTube videos on how tie. Watch all kinds of videos on fly tying, not just jig tying. The principles apply to both. you're not restricted to one to the other.
Learning is like anything else, if you really want to you can and there is plenty of help. Start by reading the sticky post on this board.Quote:
Originally Posted by no luck
Then just know this is not costly to get into, but is super addictive and most will spend a lot buying materials and believe me there are lots of materials out there that looks really good!
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One thing I've discovered after my friend and I started pouring plastics is that there is an unlimited number of lure designs fish of all species attack. Maybe I'm fickle, but after I've caught fish on a lure I've made, I want to find out everything about the lure that got the fish to attack - shape, action, color, material used, etc. After that, I want to find out how many modifications of the same lure catch fish - sometimes leading up to the creation of a whole different lure. Creativity unleashed in all of us is a shame not to use in that it's the most satisfying personal and gratifying challenge we can ever hope for as anglers.
Making and catching fish on lures we make solves one more part of the mystery why and what fish strike. I used to think fish think about what they strike before they strike it. But lure crafters know differently because of the lure variety fish strike most any time of year whether hair, soft plastic or feather. And now I've gotten into making hybrid soft plastic lures combining the parts of two different lures to make an entirely different shape and action. After testing a new lure on different waters and catching many fish on different days, I know I've discovered another winner, especially after I've caught 5 different species on it!
Shock and surprise leads up to the ultimate in fishing satisfaction just after catching fish on my new creations and me thinking, 'well I'll be!'
I just wish more lure creators would try some of the many ideas I post so they too could expand their creative dimensions and come up with even more unique ideas. One fishing writer (now retired) and I swap ideas often and report how well they've caught fish - our ultimate connection to the fish we love to experience on the ends of our lines.
I started just to see if I could. Tied trout flies for a long time and had a lot of fun using them. Them I moved over to crappie jigs and the fun grew into a passion. There are very few things that are more satisfying than taking a new color jig out of the vise and catching crappie on it. I fish out of a kayak so my time on the water is my quit time. No motor noise to disrupt the peace and quite. Sure I here the other boats but they are usually gone pretty fast. Take out the latest color and catch one on it and the since of accomplishment is almost spiritual. Well, it sounds good anyway. I do it because it's fun. I enjoy trying to out smart the fish by fooling them into hitting my latest color combo. And it is satisfying.
I tie because it takes my mind off other things.Disabled and have PTSD.Was about to give up and was given an old vise and a few hooks so i started watching videos and trying to tie flies.Quickly became addicted because it keeps me in the game so to speak and keeps my mind on fishing and away from other things.Just wish i could afford materials with this small govt check.Joined this site a few years back to get ideas for jigs but had several surgeries and was never really active here.Just got back on last week and checking out everyones creations.There are some amazing tyers on this site and many patterns that i would never think of tying.
Agreed. It, like fishing itself, is very addicting but in a good way. There are so many negative things in our culture today that can bring us down. It is just so rewarding to sit, relax and make something that comes from your own imagination and creativity. A very good way to exercise the mind. Hey, and if fishing was good enough for some of the dear Lord's Apostles, its good enough for us.
KyTyer if you will pm my your address I have some extra jig materials I can send you. Has Ky gone lead free yet?