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i'm gonna start tying my own jigs. been pouring my own heads for a while. could somebody recommend where to by the equipment i need to get started. i don't need the top of the line stuff but i don't want the cheapest made either. all i plan on doing would be 1/32, 1/16, and 1/8 ballhead jigs. not doing flys or pouring my own plastics. thanks.
I get my jig tying stuff from Barlows or Hagens.
You’re gonna have fun! Spend some money on a good vise. So the research and follow your gut, but get a rotary vise and you won’t regret it. Ceramic thread bobbins and sharp scissors. Then materials. I got my first at an outdoor store, but more than that, I got an education of all the different stuff available. Bass pro isn’t cheap or complete, but they do have a lot of stuff and some of its real good. I’m still using some of the tools I bought there. Nothing better than hands on learning.
Feather Craft out of St.Louis
If you stick to Dr. Slicks tools, not the cheapest one, but like the Bobbins with Ceramic inserts on both ends of the tube and a decent pair of the Dr. Slick's scissors.
Vise is a whole other disunion and each person need to decide what they want.
Skip
Agree with Skip. My favorite scissors are the Dr. Slicks. The vise I use for the past 12 years has been the entry level Peak brand. Three years ago I also purchased another Peak vise in a rotary configuration but prefer the standard non rotary. It is an addicting pastime. I tie primarily little brim bugs with rubber legs. Also tie some crappie jigs for a couple buddies. Brim fishing is my thing, small jigs, velvet chenille, and typically 1/64 oz. There is probably not a day go by that I don't sit down and tie a few more jigs. If you have any questions don't hesitate to holler.
Barlow’s tackle and lure parts online
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Janns netcraft is a place to check as well. I live close so orders are quick. As others said- a ceramic bobbin is key, steel tubes will wear and fray thread/ need replaced. You can use ANY scissors. I've had dirt cheap to $30 a pair, if its small and cuts it works. The vise needs to securely hold a hook. cheaper cam- style vises will not hold as well after a few years of use. I eventually replaced the cheap cam style with a simple "screw type" that was still affordable ($40-50, wish I could remember name), and used it for many years with no issues. It still holds very well, but I replaced it with a renzetti traveler a few years ago to finally make use of a true rotary. Holds hooks the same, but the rotary is pretty handy, and the added quality is nice. My flies/jigs still look the same :)
This old sticky post still has a lot of places you can check on. Some mentioned here and some not.
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-...s-start-tying/
Good luck,
Skip
thanks everybody for the input. i ordered a vise today, went with a terra rotary vise from barlows (45.00) and ive got most of the basic tools i need to get start. ill post pics of my first attempts. thanks again fellas.
Welcome to the addiction. :cheers2
Absolutely welcome to the madness that is a great hobby!
Skip
That vise has the same clamping design as the one I was talking about. I think the one I have is a Griffin. I'd think a budget one in that design should work out well since there really isn't any cam surfaces or parts to wear.
Have fun. New material will follow you home from everywhere
Find a vise is tough these days! In my opinion, you can find a good vise for a good price. It doesn't need to break the bank either. In 1993 I bought my first vise and didn't swap it out until a couple of years ago. The only reason, I started tying more dry flies and wanted something with a rotating head. The Renzetti I purchased isn't TOP OF THE LINE, but it does more than I need as a recreational tyer like me.
Good vise
Great scissors
Great bobbin holder
Good hackle pliers
That should be your priority
:popcorn