Making Jigs More Durable?

So I'm still new to tying and have been having a fair amount of success with a few different patterns, so much so that I've actually worn out a few jigs. The spot where I tied and cemented near the head is holding well, but the body near the tail starts getting pulled down and sorta comes untwisted.

Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? Is there anything I can do when I'm making my ties that will make my jigs last longer, or ideally forever?

I'm probably catching around 100 crappie before they start falling apart, and it seems to happen worse/faster the more I have to use my forceps to get the hooks out. I am gonna try and not use the forceps as much, which I'm not sure yet, but they could actually be more of what's causing my problems than the actual fish...

Any advice you veterans have would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks,
Cody

If you are catching 100 crappie per 1 jig I’d say you are doing something right. Just saying

if I caught 100 fish on a jig of mine, no sleep tonight i'd get to tying and smiling.--shu

I agree 100 fish on one jig, I think that’s pretty darn good!
Mine don’t last that long.


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100 fish on one jig is a lot better than most.....good job

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Welcome from Alabama. The solution is to duplicate that jig pattern and tie some more flies. 100 fish on a jig is great. In my opinion, if you put any hardner on the jig it will make the chenille hard and also less desirable to the fish. I would think you want the body or the feathers to be soft so the fish hold on to it and give you time to set the hook.

Mike

I'm thinkin' the only thing you need after a 100, is a hook sharpener and keep casting. lol Keep up the good work.

I agree with shipahoy41. Too hard of a jig body and the fish don't hold on as long, thus fish missed.

Use this instead of pliers. Attachment 320220

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I just wish I could catch 100 crappie!