Which One???

Hey guys would like some input on these new jig patterns I tied.Which one you like more.The first pic is the first time I tried saddle hackle for a tail instead of marabou, dont know if I like it yet.....
Thanks
Luke

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ewcrappie2.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...newcrappie.jpg

Just want an idea on witch one I should start to duplicate

First thing I would say is use strung neck hackle in place of saddle hackle for tails.

Skip

#2 looks like a winner"!I also agree w/ skip"try the neck instead"more uniform look"...:)

The jigs are looking good and proportions are done well. Like them both. You might want to focus on your tie off.

Nothing wrong with experimenting with different types of tailing materials, stay outside the box. Your choice of tailing material should be dictated by the action/reaction that you are trying to achieve with your jig. You want it to pulsate – try marabou or rabbit hair. For a silhouette – use hackle or bucktail. I like to add crystal flash and red floss in the tail also. Simulate or stimulate – you want the jig to attract the fish (or the fisherman with the wallet).

Included are some examples (previously posted pics) of jigs using hen hackles for tailing.

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I like the first ones coloration but I like the tie on the second one.

Was the body shape intentional? Not trying to be critical, just wondering.

Ledhed and Luke I vote for #2 on each. Neat ideas!

I like #2,killer tail.Nice paint job on the second one ledhead.