My wife thanks you guys... LOL

For my addiction that is... LOL Just kidding at least i'm at home when I tie my jigs, she should be thankful. Right??

I've learned a ton from you guys on this forum and like to look at the jigs you guys come up with, just wish I was better at tying them myself. Here are a few i've been tying the last few days getting ready for spring Crappie to start! Let me know how they look, I ain't no professional so I need all the criticism and pointers I can get.

I just started to make a few of these feathers jigs and probably need help on how to make these look good or just plain how to go about making these jigs!!! I just dove into tying em up... Not sure what the difference in feathers and deer tail hair, or why. I normally fish for Crappie, but sometimes use these for Walleye or white bass.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...3142010364.jpg

Thanks,

Al

slim down on the tail lengths, but hey if you like them long then roll with it. i like them

nice lookin jigs

I wouldnt change a thing. I like the longer tails for catching fish, But the short tails are more pleasing to the eyes. They will catch fish.

My wife loves my tying hobby. It lets her watch SciFi all she wants. If you just started tying, you are doing great. Nothing wrong with those jigs. Good job.

I think you'll do fine with them. I like the one on the bottom row 2nd from right.

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My wife loves my tying hobby. It lets her watch SciFi all she wants. If you just started tying, you are doing great. Nothing wrong with those jigs. Good job.

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Our wives must be related!!! Mine would rather watch SciFi than Football!!
Can you believe that? At least we don't argue.....I'm in the basement tieing
jigs and she's glued to the tube watching Starfish or Star Gate or whatever.
We do fish well together and she is my source for colors when my brain goes dead(appx 80% of the time:o)

Starfish? I havn't seen that is that like Charlie the Tuna! HEHEHEHEHEHE!
Love pullin Your leg!

No,I think all of you guys could be doing something that your wives Don't Like.They love you tying jigs and want you both to do more of it,lol.Oh Yea,I'm a Physcologists,lol.Nice jigs by the way.They all look like "catchers".

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Originally Posted by alhersch

For my addiction that is... LOL Just kidding at least i'm at home when I tie my jigs, she should be thankful. Right??

I've learned a ton from you guys on this forum and like to look at the jigs you guys come up with, just wish I was better at tying them myself. Here are a few i've been tying the last few days getting ready for spring Crappie to start! Let me know how they look, I ain't no professional so I need all the criticism and pointers I can get.

I just started to make a few of these feathers jigs and probably need help on how to make these look good or just plain how to go about making these jigs!!! I just dove into tying em up... Not sure what the difference in feathers and deer tail hair, or why. I normally fish for Crappie, but sometimes use these for Walleye or white bass.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...3142010364.jpg

Thanks,

Al

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nice-looking jigs.

Let me just take on a little of what the difference in deer hair and feathers. Not even close to the same thing other than catching fish. Deer hair is stiff and is used on a good number of patterns. However feathers, my favorite tail for a jig. So much more action to start with and deer hair is never going to seem to look like it's breathing, but feathers can and do.

Just stick each on a piece of line and hold it in a fish bowl and look at the difference. If no fish bowl then maybe a sink or tub or anything you can put water in so you can see what it does as you move is around.

Also there are so many kinds of hair and each has it's good points and a good bit also has a lot of action, like Arctic Fox for example is a lot like marabou since it is very free moving and not stiff at all. If you what a do nothing jig and sometimes that is probably what the fish may want then deer is your thing, but if action and moving is what will attract the fish then marabou or other soft feathers is your one to tie.

Ask more questions,

Skip

I agree with PBUG. Personally I like shorter tails too. Congrats on your hobby.

as tails go ......... pre- spawn I like little longer tail ( bigger profile) then I go to the shorter tails. just as minnows I us a big minnow for pre-spawn.

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Starfish? I havn't seen that is that like Charlie the Tuna! HEHEHEHEHEHE!
Love pullin Your leg!

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You must be feelin better Bob! That's a good deal!!

Great Job On those ! You are HOOKED now,
What time does STARFISH COME ON ?????

me i just like the shortter tail. when i tie jigs for people i tie there tails alittle longer and they trim to what size the want. alot of people like it. Its just all in what you want, only 1 rule though. Have fun and enjoy it...very time consuming..!!!!

Sorry can't blame us, we tell all you new guys to run like hell before you get started with tying but NO!!!!!!!! you just don't listen and get yourselves in big trouble with the wives. Nope can't blame us we warned ya, begged ya not to do it not our fault!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not responsible!!!!!!!:p:p:p:p:p:D:D:D:D

Good looking jigs!!!

Fatman

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Sorry can't blame us, we tell all you new guys to run like hell before you get started with tying but NO!!!!!!!! you just don't listen and get yourselves in big trouble with the wives. Nope can't blame us we warned ya, begged ya not to do it not our fault!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not responsible!!!!!!!:p:p:p:p:p:D:D:D:D

Good looking jigs!!!

Fatman

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Was waiting for someone to start that rant... LOL I enjoy it but can't sit still for more then an hour or so.

I guess the question about feathers would be: Is there a certain or better way to wrap the feathers? Which way to make the slight curl, or don't I want that curl?? How many feathers to tie on? I have a few chinese rooster neck patches. As well as some Maroubu that i've done a few with. Guess I need to invest in more/different feathers if im gonna start into this feather jig thing... Also, whats with these jigs with the hairy bodies? What do they imitate? I have about $30 in my barlows shopping cart now, and keep looking for more stuff, Jeesh!!! I know, I know, you guys warned me!!!

Appreciate all the input guys!!!

Al

Geeee $30 ?? boy that don"t sound like much ,lol every time I get on line and order It don"t stop till a $100 or so then have to pay shipping , lol and I just started TOO !
THANKS SKIP !!!!!!! and the rest of you guys , BUT SURE DO LOVE IT !!!
They are woollybuggers, and are good for just about any type fish out there , Have a great day , and spend more money honey, HA