Got some jig heads painted and bought some supplies - here are my first 2 attempts. Not great, but I'm happy with the start and think I will get better with practice!
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Got some jig heads painted and bought some supplies - here are my first 2 attempts. Not great, but I'm happy with the start and think I will get better with practice!
Looks good. Sure to be a hit with the crappie! Keep up the good work. :cheers2
Hey I bet a crappie will hit them! Looks good for your first and I don't think my first were as good as yours. Took me a while to get my act together, but that was 12 14 years ago now, lol!
Skip
Ive been tying 10 years and don't do stuff that well most days.. Tie on my friend.
pretty good! i like mine a bit shorter but if you got slabs around your area, no doubt they will hit those!
Excellent first attempt for sure. There's no tellin' how good you might get with your new hobby... just keep on keepin' on. I look forward to sharing in your progress.
Yes, I agree they are a tad long... learning how to get the right length as I go. Did a few more and trimmed off the back end and they look better... work in progress :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rawr215
Wannagofishin, those look real good. Only thing I wil add is in your last post you said you trim off the back end. This makes the tail a bit stiff and looses action in the tail. You really should do the trimming or shortening before you get the tail material tied in. I use a tad bit longer than the shank of the hook when measured from the front of the jig head. But they do ook great and no doubt will catch fish. Welcome to the world of tying.
Have to agree with Jamesdean, never cut the natural ends off! Always cut to length before it's tied in.
Skip
I like the one in the last picture the best. If you need a field tester let me know lol
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Originally Posted by wannagofishin
Amazing work for just beginning. ALL fish catching machines!
Good points on the trimming by everyone. Even if you dont want to do it that way, “tearing “ string marabou is a great way to get a natural look. Watch A Lefty Kreh video on it.
But pretty ties are usually meant to catch as many fisherman as fish.
Your jigs will catch many fish.
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