Tied a few with my new "Roto Vise" think Im gonna like

this thing. powder painted with fluid bed, then painted eyes on, then tied up and coated with clear lacquer. maybe can catch a fish on them :)

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Nice looking ties .... Good even necks ..

looking good!!!

nicely done!

Glad you are enjoying your new vise. Most tiers do not "Even or cut" thetails like you do. I believe it will look more natural and appealing to crappie with the natural differing tail hair lengths.

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Originally Posted by shipahoy41

Glad you are enjoying your new vise. Most tiers do not "Even or cut" thetails like you do. I believe it will look more natural and appealing to crappie with the natural differing tail hair lengths.

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thanks ship, I guess that was just to makem look good for me :) how much longer should I leave the hair past the end of the hook ?

thanks

maachuu your jigs look fantastic I would probably make the tail about a quarter of an inch more longer but the fish may like them just the way they are you did a fantastic job of painting eyeballs everything about your jig is number one.

Just see how long you want your tail to be a cut the end you tying on the hook. Leave the other or business end natural.
Skip

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Just see how long you want your tail to be a cut the end you tying on the hook. Leave the other or business end natural.
Skip

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Skip said it as well as I could have. You and the fish will love the natural action of the uncut tail.

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Originally Posted by snake River

maachuu your jigs look fantastic I would probably make the tail about a quarter of an inch more longer but the fish may like them just the way they are you did a fantastic job of painting eyeballs everything about your jig is number one.

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thanks snake river, beginners luck :)

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Just see how long you want your tail to be a cut the end you tying on the hook. Leave the other or business end natural.
Skip

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thanks skip :)

Nice work Maachuu. Colors are spot on and what you've been told about the natural ends I can't add to except this. Cut a cluster you want to use and hold them in your hand, now with the other hand start pulling the longer fibers out a few at a time and lay them on the desk, aligning the tips. This will give you the tips without the 3/4" difference, and you cut the butt of the fibers off instead of the tips. One step at a time......

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Nice work Maachuu. Colors are spot on and what you've been told about the natural ends I can't add to except this. Cut a cluster you want to use and hold them in your hand, now with the other hand start pulling the longer fibers out a few at a time and lay them on the desk, aligning the tips. This will give you the tips without the 3/4" difference, and you cut the butt of the fibers off instead of the tips. One step at a time......

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When I pull the long ones out, I usually screw up the entire stack. I will usually pluck a long feather after I finish the wrap. On a rare occasion i'll trim but only 1 or 2 individual fibers.

Also, I like the color choices in the orginal post.

nice jigs

Thanks all for the vote's of confidence, I appreciate any and all tips


maachuu