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Well, here are some examples of my first attempts at tying. The chart/black ones on the bottom right were my first two. Still getting the hang of it. The hardest part for me is stacking and getting the hackle on correctly. Getting better as I go. Many thanks to SK, Skip and others for the advice and help. Got about 80 jigs painted, and going to try some other colors. This is kind of fun! Now, hope they catch fish.
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Thought I'd also include a photo of my homemade jig tying station. Made it from scrap lumber.
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I bet they catch fish as is! Good job and also on picking colors, these should be working for you! The making them look pretty will come in time. I remember when I first started and there was no videos and about the only help I got was from FAOL and one crappie jig tier that has now passed away, Matthew Carroll. So use the resources available and you can still get a lot of help from the lessons on FAOL!
The station looks awesome too!
Skip
Those look good and will catch them and as Skip said pretty will come with time. I'm still working on pretty....lol. Very nice tying station. I wish I had an area I could set something up like that. I have to put mine on kitchen table when I want to use it.
Very nice, welcome to the club!
Well done. "Pretty" comes with time. I still am probably 80/20 on pretty/not so pretty on my jigs. But I've also come to learn that "not pretty" doesn't equal not fishable. I've probably caught as many fish on my oops jigs as I have my flawless ones.
I got in a jig swap many years ago and learned I needed 12 identical jigs. It only took about 30 to get there. :Rofl
You’re off to a great start.
I’m sure others have warned you, but be CAREFUL! This hobby is ADDICTING!
Send us another picture of your tying area in another 6 mos or a year. That will be the proof!
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Nice jigs but your station is too neat and clean. LOL
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Thanks to all! Yeah, it's clean 'cause I just started! It's already addictive. So many ideas, so little time!
Yes it is. When you start to tie a killer pattern about 56 other killer patterns pop into your head. It's why I'm lucky to get 3-4 of one pattern tied at a time before I'm into the next "must have"��Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieDreamer
Tying jigs is like therapy and can releave stress! haha I think you did a great job! You will have tons of material before you know it
Well just hold on because the ride doesn't slow down for a while, if ever, lol! My physical condition may get in the way at some point I don't know, but until then I will be tying!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny C
Skip
Very nice work. Don’t tell the fish you just started. I believe that you’ll do a cooler justice with those. Good job, and welcome to the addiction. Oh, and don’t save your receipts.........
Nicely done for your first ties and I bet they catch some fish!
You look like a pro already Kenny ! That is a great tying station you have there ! I hope you have plenty open room for components because you are going to need it...
all look good for your first ties. A lot better than my first ones looked
You are definitely off to a great start! Nice looking work station as well!
Thanks all! Caught fish on all of them except the blue/white (didn't use it yet).
Congrats, feels great catching a fish on a jig you tied right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny C
Skip
So Happy for you You look like a PRO with a really neat set up..And another Thx To Ole SK what a guy and teacher...
and to top off "THEY Catch Fish"
Here’s the thing, when you look at your jigs. I already know you catch fish by what you’ve already tied as far as color combinations go. Those are all what I’d tie in vertical and pendulum pitching for my fish.
Now just to figure out what tails work best for you with what heads you plan on sticking with.
G’luck![emoji16]
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