Crappie jigs styles

I ve been only tying for two years, so now I'm starting my 3rd year.
What makes a jig work?
Color and size? A different look? Eyes or no eyes? Special hook, or style of head?
My question is because my jigs evolved to a different look. With others who sell, they follow the Chenille standard, mostly.
Does my jig style (be honest) have such a different appearance, that it's unlikely to be a fish catcher... or a sellable item. Although, I'm presently practicing, I might like to sell some when they look like a professional tied the jigs.
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Very nice ties. I buy lots of jigs from Grizzly that are almost just like that. They are much smaller than yours, because I target bluegill more than crappie, but they catch tons of fish for me.

Those will catch fish. If a bare wood cedar plug trolled behind a boat convinces some dumb fish that it's food, those little jig heads should be great.

Great looking ties

I think the fact that they do look a little different from the average crappie jig they would sell probably pretty good. Especially when they catch them! Keep doing your thing. :highfive

theysaid Great looking ties.

VERY nice ties, hank. Look like they should be killers on the water.
Bob

You have the confidence that is needed to fish what you have tied. The fish will love those. Good job.

Thanks everyone....
This particular board and group is where I started.
2 years ago, I tied really ugly jigs. And you guys said , keep practicing, but some of you were true fishermen and lied and told me how good they looked. I knew they werent but I never stopped. I'm never going to stop practicing. That's what makes them better and better.



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Originally Posted by shipahoy41

You have the confidence that is needed to fish what you have tied. The fish will love those. Good job.

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Confidence is the secret ingredient, Mike. Not often said but I believe in it.
Bob

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Originally Posted by hankll

Thanks everyone....
This particular board and group is where I started.
2 years ago, I tied really ugly jigs. And you guys said , keep practicing, but some of you were true fishermen and lied and told me how good they looked. I knew they werent but I never stopped. I'm never going to stop practicing. That's what makes them better and better.



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Everybody here wishes you success!

What makes a jig work? : depends on lure material, shape and action.

Color and size? : no hard & set rules.

Eyes or no eyes? : an eye is part of lure contrast. Fish don't have a clue what a lure eye is.

Special hook, or style of head? : I only use unpainted ball heads with round bend hooks.

My question is because my jigs evolved to a different look. With others who sell, they follow the Chenille standard (?), mostly.

Does my jig style (be honest) have such a different appearance, that it's unlikely to be a fish catcher? : different looking is of no concern to fish striking. Lure action is most critical and your hair jigs have as much potential as any other.

My thinking is that different can be good or better. Are tying for fish or fisherman? If it catches fish....you are a winner if that's your goal. If you want to sell- then you want what fishermen bite on. Crappie will eat it - but fishermen are a picky eater. Also time is involved...production means making it fast. Some jigs in my box wont be for sale because of the time involved.

The hardest part about thread neck jigs is controlling the length of the neck at least for me. I like to wrap against my fingers right behind the head so the thread does not fall down the shank of the hook. How have the results on the water been for you?

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The hardest part about thread neck jigs is controlling the length of the neck at least for me. I like to wrap against my fingers right behind the head so the thread does not fall down the shank of the hook. How have the results on the water been for you?

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I've had help in that factor. I've given jigs to friends, and they've caught Rock Bass, while I caught a Small mouth and then right after that, a Gar, and a Drum. I work still so my fishing time is limited...my jigs catch fish, but not the target of fish of want.

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