Barter for a Beginner!!!

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10-28-2014, 12:48 PM
Crappieday721

Barter for a Beginner!!!

Would anybody be interested in a barter?
I would like to get into learning how to tie my own jigs. I will be building a custom wooden vise, so that I do not have to purchase one. I went looking at all the different materials that Bass Pro had to offer but I didnt buy anything, instead I want to revert back to the old barter system to make this new hobby cost little to nothing.

So here is what I have to offer, if anyone is willing to trade me some materials you commonly use to tie your jigs. I am a pretty good woodworker and I'm willing to do small projects for your materials. Items such as key chains, desk name plates, and small signs that are all crappie themed.

PM me and let me know if anyone is interested in bartering.
Also, if you have so much material that you just need to get rid of some to make room for more im willing to take it as a donation and share it with my BSA pack that I volunteer with through my church and fraternity, we have alot of boys that would definitely benefit from learning a new hobby.

Thank you guys!
11-06-2014, 09:36 AM
Crappieday721

Thnak you Windjinx for your donation you are Awesome!!!
11-09-2014, 09:02 AM
Windjinx

You are certainly welcome. Looking forward to seeing some of your creations.
11-10-2014, 06:53 PM
earthworm77

pm your address, I have some material you can have.
11-12-2014, 09:08 AM
Crappieday721

Thank you earthworm77 ! Pm sent
11-12-2014, 10:11 AM
Crappieday721

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A gift from a Friend Windjinx

Thank you so much Windjinx.
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11-12-2014, 06:32 PM
Somervilleguy

Great idea man!!! I started doing my own jigs less than 2 months ago, and i'm well over $150 in to it. Get ready to be addicted.......
11-14-2014, 08:16 AM
skeetbum

721, pm me your addy and I'll put a package together. Be Prepared.......
11-14-2014, 09:08 AM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by Somervilleguy

Great idea man!!! I started doing my own jigs less than 2 months ago, and i'm well over $150 in to it. Get ready to be addicted.......

Thanks man, im pretty sure I will, I can't get out and fish in the winter months so this should keep me occupied, I think I will build a travel fly tying case for my long stay in hospitals. That should definitely keep me addicted.
11-14-2014, 09:09 AM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

721, pm me your addy and I'll put a package together. Be Prepared.......

Thanks Skeetbum all you guys are awesome!
11-14-2014, 09:18 AM
skiptomylu

Hate to hear about the long stays in hospital so may God Bless you!
Not sure where your heart is after that post as you said fly tying travel kit, meaning is it more for jigs or flies or both? If flies you absolutely need to read some info on a couple other sites like FAOL (Fly Anglers On Line) as they have some really womderful lessons with step by step pics and words. Great stuff and where I learned a lot of what I use all the time. Go to this link and click on Fly Tying, then BeginNing Tying, the. After that there is intermediate and then advanced. These will teach you a lot of great patterns and how to tie them. You can use a lot of that for jigs as they use chenille too so just learn how they tie it in and do that. Then the same for all the other materials, just find a pattern using that and copy what they do.

If you like this let me know and I will give you more links!
Fly Anglers OnLine, Your Complete Internet Flyfishing Resource.
11-14-2014, 10:39 AM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Hate to hear about the long stays in hospital so may God Bless you!
Not sure where your heart is after that post as you said fly tying travel kit, meaning is it more for jigs or flies or both? If flies you absolutely need to read some info on a couple other sites like FAOL (Fly Anglers On Line) as they have some really womderful lessons with step by step pics and words. Great stuff and where I learned a lot of what I use all the time. Go to this link and click on Fly Tying, then BeginNing Tying, the. After that there is intermediate and then advanced. These will teach you a lot of great patterns and how to tie them. You can use a lot of that for jigs as they use chenille too so just learn how they tie it in and do that. Then the same for all the other materials, just find a pattern using that and copy what they do.

If you like this let me know and I will give you more links!
Fly Anglers OnLine, Your Complete Internet Flyfishing Resource.

Sorry about my dialect, Yes it will be for crappie jigs. I will definitely check out those sites! There is so much information on youtube about crappie jigs I spend at least a hour a day watching videos on tying, im so eagar to jump right in! I will be building a homemade vise this weekend with some ideas from another cdot member, who has been very helpful. I will post some picks up for you guys soon, Thank so much!
11-14-2014, 10:55 AM
skiptomylu

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Originally Posted by Crappieday721

Sorry about my dialect, Yes it will be for crappie jigs. I will definitely check out those sites! There is so much information on youtube about crappie jigs I spend at least a hour a day watching videos on tying, im so eagar to jump right in! I will be building a homemade vise this weekend with some ideas from another cdot member, who has been very helpful. I will post some picks up for you guys soon, Thank so much!

Only thing I will say about he videos is this....when I started there was none of them out there so most of them have been done in the last few years. Also know not everyone that makes a video os a good tier so don't pick up any bad habits from them. If a question come up about something, check with the lessons on FAOL to confirm it's right or just try it like FAOL does. I know some have started tying and made a video just a few days after tying their fist jigs and saw one even did a lot backwards and just didn't know any better. So just take some of that with a grain of salt!
11-14-2014, 11:17 AM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Only thing I will say about he videos is this....when I started there was none of them out there so most of them have been done in the last few years. Also know not everyone that makes a video os a good tier so don't pick up any bad habits from them. If a question come up about something, check with the lessons on FAOL to confirm it's right or just try it like FAOL does. I know some have started tying and made a video just a few days after tying their fist jigs and saw one even did a lot backwards and just didn't know any better. So just take some of that with a grain of salt!

I will definitely take that advice, btw just check out your site and your jigs are awesome!
11-14-2014, 11:19 AM
Crappieday721

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Only thing I will say about he videos is this....when I started there was none of them out there so most of them have been done in the last few years. Also know not everyone that makes a video os a good tier so don't pick up any bad habits from them. If a question come up about something, check with the lessons on FAOL to confirm it's right or just try it like FAOL does. I know some have started tying and made a video just a few days after tying their fist jigs and saw one even did a lot backwards and just didn't know any better. So just take some of that with a grain of salt!

I will definitely take that advice, btw just check out your site and your jigs are awesome! What type of head glue do you use?
11-14-2014, 11:27 AM
skiptomylu

Thank you! I make my own as the little bottles are just a rip off in my mind. About 10 years ago I learned if I take some thinner ( I use MEK for several reasons) and mix that with Clear High Gloss Lacquer it will soak in and dry super fast. If I really want some head glue like a thread neck I make a different glue, but if I just want to use something to coat over the lead head I can just use the straight Lacquer, but I do keep some Sally Henson's Hard as Nail handy for lots of things. However when I finish I add a drop of my glue right to the spot I cut the thread after finish and it will soak in so fast you can't see it and it will never leave a hard spot as full strength stuff will leave and I hate that. I don't want anyone to be able to tell I added glue! It works! I mix the MEK and Lacquer about 50/50, I do not measure it I just add what I think is 50/50.

Oh and I still have most of the first Qts I bought for this glue! I bought one Qt of each and they are still more than 3/4 full!
11-14-2014, 02:19 PM
Crappieday721

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Thank you! I make my own as the little bottles are just a rip off in my mind. About 10 years ago I learned if I take some thinner ( I use MEK for several reasons) and mix that with Clear High Gloss Lacquer it will soak in and dry super fast. If I really want some head glue like a thread neck I make a different glue, but if I just want to use something to coat over the lead head I can just use the straight Lacquer, but I do keep some Sally Henson's Hard as Nail handy for lots of things. However when I finish I add a drop of my glue right to the spot I cut the thread after finish and it will soak in so fast you can't see it and it will never leave a hard spot as full strength stuff will leave and I hate that. I don't want anyone to be able to tell I added glue! It works! I mix the MEK and Lacquer about 50/50, I do not measure it I just add what I think is 50/50.

Oh and I still have most of the first Qts I bought for this glue! I bought one Qt of each and they are still more than 3/4 full!

Did you use Auto clear or woodworking clear?
11-14-2014, 02:32 PM
skiptomylu

I used the one for wood and says super clear, more so than polyurethane, durable protection and fast drying. High Gloss Clear and brand I bought is Watco. Don't really know anything about auto clear.
11-14-2014, 07:20 PM
Bobo Greybeard

Send me an addy and I will get some of my heads headed your way.

Bobo
11-16-2014, 07:21 AM
skeetbum

Watch some of the videos from April Vokey. It wont matter if you learn to tie or not. But she is very good.
11-17-2014, 11:10 AM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

Watch some of the videos from April Vokey. It wont matter if you learn to tie or not. But she is very good.

Wow! She makes tying very interesting. Awesome vids!
11-17-2014, 11:15 AM
theygotaeat

:hesaid she's HOT! WELCOME TO THE MONEY PIT
11-17-2014, 11:32 AM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by theygotaeat

:hesaid she's HOT! WELCOME TO THE MONEY PIT

Yes indeedy!
11-17-2014, 12:34 PM
Bobo Greybeard

YOUR HOOKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No you can blame her not us. :Rofl

Bobo
11-17-2014, 02:23 PM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by Bobo Greybeard

YOUR HOOKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No you can blame her not us. :Rofl

Bobo

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lol, True.

I sent you a pm.
11-17-2014, 03:31 PM
skeetbum

Watch your mailbox.
11-17-2014, 04:06 PM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

Watch your mailbox.

Thank skeetbum I will do!
11-17-2014, 04:51 PM
crappiepappa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappieday721

Wow! She makes tying very interesting. Awesome vids!

She Ties?
11-18-2014, 12:32 AM
Bobo Greybeard

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Originally Posted by crappiepappa

She Ties?

:Rofl:Rofl:Rofl
11-18-2014, 11:03 PM
Crappieday721

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

Watch your mailbox.

Thank you Skeetbum, I appreciate all of you guys!

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11-19-2014, 07:24 AM
skeetbum

Some of those are duck feathers. Put them on the table and see what the boys come up with. Enjoy.........