Need Jig Tying Info

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10-23-2021, 04:20 PM
Gill Fisher

Need Jig Tying Info

When you guys tie a 1/16 oz feather jig, how many “V’s” do you use on each jig and how many hackle tips? What about a 1/32oz?

Also, what colors of Chenille and feathers do you like for really clear water?

I’ve been tying flies all my life but haven’t had much luck catching Crappie on my jigs. Need some help.

GF
10-23-2021, 05:22 PM
deathb4disco

I like solid white for clear water.

Since you’re a fly tier, just tie a woolly bugger on a jig hook and leave off the hackle.
10-23-2021, 05:42 PM
tlefire

1 tip and 4 or 5 v's
10-23-2021, 05:58 PM
SuperDave336

1 tip and 3 V’s for me.
I’ve heard black was good for clear water.
I like blues and white
10-23-2021, 06:17 PM
BuckeyeCrappie

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

1 tip and 3 V’s for me.
I’ve heard black was good for clear water.
I like blues and white

You like those UNC or Duke colors huh...:yikes
10-23-2021, 06:41 PM
SuperDave336

I was thinking more like Disney Frozen…..lol
10-23-2021, 08:04 PM
deathb4disco

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I was thinking more like Disney Frozen…..lol

Man card ... REVOKED.

:biggrin
10-23-2021, 08:09 PM
SuperDave336

I have two daughters and one tv. See far more Disney then sports now….. lol
10-23-2021, 08:45 PM
DrNip

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I prefer just using saddle hackle tips. 1/16oz I use 3. Crappie loves em too. Sometimes I line them up to where they are on top of each other perfect and sometimes not so they’re fanned out a bit.

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10-23-2021, 11:27 PM
deathb4disco

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I have two daughters and one tv.

Bless you, my son.
10-23-2021, 11:30 PM
deathb4disco

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I have two daughters and one tv.

Add this to your wardrobe:

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10-24-2021, 04:20 AM
SuperDave336

Hahahahahahah :Rofl
10-24-2021, 08:17 AM
skiptomylu

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LOL the 2 daughters thing!

Originally about 15 years ago I use 2 V's and everyone loved them just like that, but later on I just wanted a little more especially if the hackle was not as nice. Now I usually use 3 V's on my tail and one tip. However that can change for the hackle I am using and if it looks a bit thin I may add another one, but usually good Saltwater Neck Hackle 3 does great.

Keep in mine one of the most famous jigs the Gray Ghost had no tip in the tail and was all just the little V's and that also makes a nice tail, just use another to look good and not over stuffed.

Skip

A simple tie.
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10-24-2021, 03:37 PM
SuperDave336

I’ve started doing a lot more jigs with all V’s for that short compact look like the original Gray Ghost. I sort of like them now.
10-24-2021, 07:01 PM
skeetbum

What Skip and Dave said. I use 1 tip and 3 or 4 V’s on a lot of my jigs. Lately I’m tying small jigs, under 1/32, and use just V’s and just 3 turns of small or micro chenille. Point is, as little as I can get away with. Minimalist approach I guess. The fish like em fine. If I use flash it’s only 1 or 2 pieces. More also works but there is a point of overkill IMHO. Tie to satisfy your ideas and let the fish help you refine them.
10-24-2021, 09:17 PM
DrNip

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

What Skip and Dave said. I use 1 tip and 3 or 4 V’s on a lot of my jigs. Lately I’m tying small jigs, under 1/32, and use just V’s and just 3 turns of small or micro chenille. Point is, as little as I can get away with. Minimalist approach I guess. The fish like em fine. If I use flash it’s only 1 or 2 pieces. More also works but there is a point of overkill IMHO. Tie to satisfy your ideas and let the fish help you refine them.

Less is best I say!
10-28-2021, 08:50 PM
Takeum

Tips are my favorite too,,,,