Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I am really enjoying this. so many different directions you can go. I usually start long lining Bandits this time of year but am going to try making some larger jigs and see if they will hit them. The rabbit has a lot of movement....esp when it bounces on the bottom. Been testing in the pool and I dont see how a crappie could resist it. Woohoo.
I also like the action of marabou. Seen a video on how it should be wrapped....much better than just tying on a clump. Lots to learn.

So happy I bought a bot 80 capes and saddles from an old fellow. Sold about 30 of them and got most of my money back. Now i'm able to get more....don't know if it will ever stop.