I started off with a much similar kit myself! tying is tying to me... the thread goes around the hook whether it's a trout fly or a crappie jig... i started out tying trout flies but living in Dallas/Fort Worth I'm somewhat limited on pristine trout waters!! but the same techniques you learn from tying flies will amply apply to tying jigs.... and don't be afraid to take some of those fly patterns and modify them for a crappie jig!! happy tying!!