First Jig!

This is the first jig I have ever tied. Also, I didnt use a bobbin or whip finisher. I would like to give a special thanks to AZslabber and Skip for helping me out, and of course crappie.com in general and all of the posters for all of the great info.

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Good looking tie. I like the colors.
Would suggest you put a small black dot inside the white eye to make the eye really stand out!

good tie on ur first 1 ...... will catch for sure put that up and compare there rest to it over time and look at how they change.....

now that is one heck of a good first tie. You are off to a great start. What is the tail material?

The tail material is purple marabou blood quill.

Good job.Them little fly tying vise jaws look familar,lol.You are very welcome.

Very nice first tie!

that being your first one then your second one will be really WOW! I love the color. Looks like a crappie killer

For your first one that is really good. Just make your wraps on the chenille closer and that is about all I can say.
Some chenille will be easier to make look good than others. The Nylon is probably easier than Rayon. On the Rayon take it between your thumb and fingers and pull it through. One way you will feel it to be very smooth and the other a tad ruff. Find out which way makes the better looking jig and use it each time that way. I hold the ruff end and tie starting with it.

Good Job buddy,
Skip

hey good job