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Tying your first jig is not something to do on an empty stomach and 2 cups of coffee. Couldn't keep the hands still. Only broke the thread twice, and it didn't quite come out like I expected, but overall I'm happy with it. 1/16 head, maribou tail with some pearl flash, black pearl chenille, and a neck hackle to finish. I told you it was busy. Had to put the card behind to get camera to focus, not the best pics ever.
Looks better than my first jig. Looks bette than some that I tie now. Good job. !!
Couldn't put it all away just yet. Here's another. 1/16, hackle tail, small maribou parachute, black pearl chenille, hackle collar. Broke the thread on the finish so a fish will destroy this one pretty quick.
Looks good to me....now go catch a fish. :)
For your first jig that is mighty fine! As Ol Johnny Boy said, some of mine don't look that good now and I've tied hundreds of em! As far as the coffee goes, I've got a four cupper 10 feet away from the tieing table! Gotta have my caffeine before I start!
looks good man. go get them fish
looking good! whenever i break my thread... i always put a dab of hard-as-nails on the break and start up a new wind of thread and then finish off with a couple of whip finishes and another dab of h-a-n. that'll help make that jig last you some more fish!
Nice job Tim. Make a bunch and we can test them out on Saturday. I'll bring some of mine on Saturday as well. Keep up the good work.
I think it's cute !!...:)
MaryLou~~
nice jig keep up the good work sure is fun creating new jigs and seeing what all the other tiers have come up with.
skeetbum! Great job for your first. Like AW said, you can seal it with hard as nails, re-attach your thread, make a few wraps, a few half hitches, and some more sealant, and you're GTG. I get excited and break my thread too...
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looks good to me
You are "HOOKED" now and it can only get better.
That thing sure is pretty! I have tied thousands in my day and none that cute! Way to go.
Good looking jig Skeet . My first jigs didnt look nearly as good as those.
Great first one Skeet but MaryLou sure Tickled my funny bone:DQuote:
Originally Posted by LRB
That sure is one cute lil jig, SKEETBUM!!! Might as well start tying in PINK BAAHAHAHAHA lol
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Good looking jig I hope to see more
Skeetbum
I'm gonna say this for you and any new tier, JUST DO YOUR BEST!!!!! We were all new tyers at one time and we know the thoughts you're having!!! Once I get my crap unpacked from my move I'll post some pics of some of my first jigs and you can laugh right back buddy.
I like the jig you tied and it will catch fish. As everyone always says Practice Practice and more Practice that's how you make em really nice looking but as long as they catch fish WHO CARES!!!
I just like having the ability to tie whatever colors I want and if someone is catching on a hot color I can always tie some up right next to my car if I bring the kit.
Just keep having a good time and if you need help we're here for ya.
Fatman
Those are nicer than my first by a long shot. The real pride sets in when you land that first fish, then yo head will really swell, and then you'll be bragging and rightly so. Keep it up, you're doing great.
"gene"
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You're off to a great start! Looks much better than my first ones did.
Hey Skeet,
Nice Jigs...real nice for the 1st.
Now show some fish pictures wit the jig hanging outta its mouth:eek::D
good job,mikeb
Impressive jig,especially for your first one. Those will catch some slabs,so plan on getting them wet.
My first jig didn't look anywhere near that good. It was a crappie killer however. I just threw the thing in the water and netted up all the fish that strangled to death laughing at it. Been trying to reproduce that jig and can never get it right. Have fun with that jig and save a few so you can mark your progress as you go. It will be fun to sit back and look at it a year from now...........brim
Thanks for all the comments and kudos. I think I'll just keep the first ones in pics, hoping the fish beat em up real good. Got a few more colors yesterday and a little deer hair. Gonna try something a little different. Like those weren't. Fishin tomorrow, and good or bad I'll post the results.
If I was a crappie...I would bite it. Let us know how it does the next time you go fishin'
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