Wow

[Black Crow]

I just had a birthday and my girlfriend got me a Danvise. I have been wanting one forever and I finally got one. I went down to the store and bought all kinds of stuff - marabou, flashabou, jig heads - lead heads and painted ones, bucktails, thread, bobbins - not the cheap ones, head cement, a book on fly tying, and a bunch of other stuff. I got it all home and spread it out on the table where it has remained untouched for three days. I am scared to death of all of it :o. I look at the jig tying forum everyday and I have always admired the jigs you guys show on here, but now I'm looking at them with a different eye and all I can say is, "Wow."

The artist in me says that the jig already exists and all I have to do is assemble it. Then the accountant in me asks, "Since when did you become an artist?" So I guess that means I'm just going to have to jump in and do it. Therefore, tomorrow morning I am going to man-up and tie my first jig. I'll put a picture of it on here if it is post worthy. Hopefully it will be...wish me luck and get ready for a bunch of questions.

[fishhunter775]

Best of luck,and remember now you have the stuff.Tommorrow you will be hooked for a lifetime of enjoyment.

[Len]

Good luck on your NEW HOBBY and beleive me you will enjoy it!!!

[shipahoy41]

You have some nice girlfriend there! She's a keeper. Enjoy your new hobby.

[Jiggin_Joe]

I did the same thing lol and after the 1st couple I thought what am I doing these look like ...... but then after watching some of the tying videos(help alot!!) I was doing great make basic jigs. Now I actually show others what I make. Don't get frusterated just take your time and have fun.


Joe

[crappiekeith]

My advice is to keep good thread tension and always wrap towards the head.
Holding up is better then looking good.The fish won't care what they look like.
Only fishermen do.

[shipahoy41]

Holding up is better then looking good.

That is the essence of tying a jig. Well said Keith.

[Jiggin_Joe]

Of course some people make both the ones to catch fish and the ones to catch fishermen:D

joe

[smoothlures]

Sounds like ya got everything you need. Good materials and equipment go a long ways to a good looking jig. Just give it a shot and ask if you have any questions, good luck.

[Baxter1]

Have fun,it's a blast