Just wanting to know if I should spend the time

to make a DVD or CD of my tying and go through all the steps I use. I have been thinking about this for a while now, but have not had the time and still don't, but maybe I can just force the time in. Also one of our members here was helping me a little with one I made that was just speed tying a jig with everything set to go. On my Nor I can tie a jig in probably one minute, but I think the video I have it took me close to 1 minute 12 seconds including the drop of glue, but had a few things not ready and we didn't end it exactly right, LOL! At then end I quietly tell my wife, done and she said, I don't know how to turn it off and I said probably the same button, LOL!

Anyway if I was to make one would anyone want it? How much? Don't know, but not a lot is all I can say now. Kind of just need to know if it would be worth my time to make this project.

If I did it I would show each step and why I do it like I do and even include me cutting my feathers and all kinds of jigs I tie.

Just looking for opinions now and thinking I may do this as I know it will not be all that long before I quit selling jigs I think, or at the very least slow way down from what I do now.

Thanks in advance for your help,
Skip

Mr.Nantz I think that it is a great idea! For a half hour or so video $10 or $12 bucks should not be bad.

Thanks!

I guess the worth it part is really relating to how many may want one. I would not really be trying to make a bundle on this or anything like that. Just something to help people that are any place for just starting to people that may have been at it for a while and still need some help.

Skip

show you tying a marabou tail jig, and also a hackle tail

Don't know how well it'd sell but it'd be nice to have one available. I've thought about doing one as well but like you haven't.

I hear ya on the slowing down on jig orders. I'll still keep going for a while though. Hope people appreciate the quality that most folks here pump out for a heck of a deal...not many people would work that cheap. Gotta love tying.

Just my thoughts, if you can find about anything you are looking for on line when it comes to tying jigs and flies which can be used on both methods. For instance you can take a fly pattern you like and implement it into a jig with a little thought behind it before tying the jig. And you can do the same with a jig pattern and turn it into a fly pattern. There are also numerous beginner videos out there that are readily available to be view or downloaded to view at a later time. And a vast majority of these do not cost anything.

So the question would be what would make yours stand apart from what is already available at no cost, to want to purchase a video from you even if it is for a small amount of money. I think you would have to offer something more than the normal jig tying video in order to make someone think about making the purchase. Not trying to burst your bubble or anything but me as a consumer would be looking for something a little more or maybe a little different than what is currently available on the internet at this time. I am sure you would get a lot of support from CDC members for this site is great for supporting each other but how much interest would it draw from beyond CDC.

Again this is just my opinion, since you where asking

I also have slowed down my selling and have stopped my main selling website. At 65 my fingers have learned "Arthur - it - is" and the tying I do is just for my own use and for a few friends. As far as making a DVD I guess you would have to consider the return on your investment. A few years back I considered making a you tube video. When I did my research I found out there was already an explosion of free you tube videos on jig tying. Here in the archives on c.c a beginner cab find a lot of useful information if they do their homework.

There would be a market for a DVD with schools, youth groups, scout units, and outlets such as that. You would have to give a lot of them away in promotion, publicity etc to create a demand for your product. Just a thought.

I agree there is so much out there for free and maybe no one would want it as it would be my way to tie and not always like others. Gonna think on it some, but would probably be different in some way and the same in others.

Maybe just not worth messing with even if my intent is not making money, but just sharing what I do and not necessarily what some other do. I do know a lot of the jig tying videos I have seen are less than inspiring and I would follow their methods anyway. I don't like most of them I see as they don't tie like I do. Not that their will not work or that mine is better, but I know how well mine catch fish and how many guys bank on them as their main weapon. I guess it boils down to a lot of the videos I have seen are not that good and yes I have seen some that were good, but still different. Some probably would like the way I tie either though.

Thanks,
Skip

I agree you have a lot to offer my friend and that your video will be unique. I am sure your family and friends here on c.c would love to have one for prosperity. I will be the first in line. Send me your DVD along with a modest bill when you have it completed. You already have my address.

Mike

Someone like you Skip, I think it would be nice to show some of us up and coming tiers, how someone of your expereince and talent the how to's. I'm still learning as much as I can but it would be nice to see how to tye some of the harder to tye flies. Just worndering if you tyed that fly that you bought that really expensive hackle for, sorry can't remember the name of that fly but it was really pretty and the hackle was also really nice. But anyways something like that would be nice to see on video by you.

speaking of flies you tie any with that jungle cock feathers yet?

Skip, anyone can tie jig or a fly, the difference is showing them the way to do it and make a quality item. I think this is where a video done by you would make the difference. I have watched probably over 100 videos on line and I always tweak and modify them instructions to improve the durability and quality of all of them. showing a beginner tier how to do it the right way and not the easy way will only add to their interest when their jigs out fish and outlast anything they can buy.

I think kids groups and other such organizations would love to find a quality tying video and it would help them teach those interested to do it right. Having a "special" unique tie on the video wouldn't hurt, something very effective that you will simply not find in stores.

Go for it.I'de love to learn how to cut correctly and tie a feather jig,lol.I have no idea how to.

Skip, I would love to have a copy of a DVD by you. I'm just learning the techniques of jig tying and I need to learn the correct way. The UTube videos are very helpful but even at my novice level, I can see things I would do differently. I know you do things correctly and efficiently and that's the way I need to learn it. Sign me up! Scott

Thanks guys and no have not used the Jungle Cock yet, LOL! I started to a few weeks back and wanted to tie that Parks Shrimp that I linked to the video of it, but when I started getting materials together I saw right off I didn't have any black floss. I knew that I could sub any feathers I needed, but I did want the black floss and have it now. I just need a few days of getting jigs done first now plus I have some remodeling under way here on the kitchen and back deck is getting screened in and roof over it. So many things pulling at me that I have to get done first, but believe me I am chomping at the bit to get one done. I even bought 2 more Jungle Cock Capes and not really sure why, now have 3, LOL! For the money they sure are small.

Skip

I would go for it.

I think it's a great ideal skip I hope you make one on power paint on how to use it and how you put it on the jig head.

Without trying to blow smoke at you I have to say that your expertise and success would have value when shared. You have a lot to offer even the experienced tyer. As you have said, this isn't free and your time also has value. Hard call. I'd pay a good bit to sit with you as you tie. But you' probably shoot me or run me off cuz I'd have questions like a 5 yr old. Would definitely like to watch you work.

I'd take a copy. From what I've seen, many/most of the stuff on Youtube is blurry and somewhat out of focus. High quality closeups would be a definite plus.

UG

I would definately buy one,your creations are amazing,what I would like to see is how to fish them.I fished jigs that I made on Black Lake in NY. last week with limited success,don't think it was the jigs I just wasn't sure how to fish them

I sure wish you would... Can someone tell me how much to get into tying including materials? Just basic colors and things nothing spectacular I need a gift idea for fathers day and I don't have anything yet, but I think I may have a crappie jig addiction!

Millions !!!!!Just say that because the spending will never stop.

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I sure wish you would... Can someone tell me how much to get into tying including materials? Just basic colors and things nothing spectacular I need a gift idea for fathers day and I don't have anything yet, but I think I may have a crappie jig addiction!

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Welcome to the tying hobby.

These threads may help you a little....

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...new-tying.html

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...t-cabelas.html

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...tying-jig.html

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...-pictures.html

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Millions !!!!!Just say that because the spending will never stop.

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I thought that was just buying them ;)
Thanks alot ship always so helpful, a constant reminder for me to search the forum more before I ask.

I'd definitely be interested. Haven't started tying yet but figure it's something I will get into in the next couple of years. I like the idea of keeping it simple so it's easy to understand all the steps you go thru. Please give suggestions of which patterns are best for crappie and which are best for gills.

I would be very very interested!! I've been wonderin how to use hackle and how some of ya'll come up w/ your patterns and color setups.....and also the mutli-colored jigheads.....

AC

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I thought that was just buying them ;)
Thanks alot ship always so helpful, a constant reminder for me to search the forum more before I ask.

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No problem. Glad to help. Pass it forward and help someone else.

skiptomylu if U do make one I would like to buy one, I am too old to start doing it but I got bout grandson's who would love to learn/see how a quality jig is done.

Skip, If you make a DVD Put me down for one also. I always read your treads and answer to others. You and Ship have been an inspiring addition to the CC and I truly mean it. I think you will do very well with it. May God bless and keep helping and answering questions. We need you and Ship.

Put me down for one.... Put some tips on tying maybe even powder painting...