Printable View
Don't laugh guys, at least not out loud. After much reading and after watching a lot of youtube videos, I decided I wanted to give jig tying a try. An order from Woods and Water, a few more things from bass pro, and a $25 starter vise, and away we go! First observation, I need new bifocals. I suppose it's only fitting that my first jig would be tied on April's Fools day.
David
Crappie will eat that. Very nice
Patrick will fix you up with great quality materials. Awesome start.
Not bad, not bad at all for first jig. It will work. Nothing like catching them on a jig you created. Welcome to the addiction.
That’s a good jig for the first effort. Put it aside to look back on as you progress, it’s the only first one you’ll ever do. Looking forward to your new ties.
I’m no expert but I think it looks great.
Congratulations on your first hand tie.
Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
Great start. It will catch fish. Glad you gave it a try...you will love doing this. But I have to warn you...its addictive. Worst that heroin...only takes one try and you're hooked.
Nice job. I like the colors.
Congrats, Shakey! I think you will get some customers with that one!:ThumbsUp
Bob
Thanks guys, I appreciate the words of encouragement. I was doing ok until the wife came in and saw my vise clamped to her end table beside the couch. Next, she noticed the mess on the floor. Oh well, I've been in trouble before.
David
:yikes Oh no!….. nononoQuote:
Originally Posted by Shakey Dave
Welcome aboard for a fun ride thru a hobby that will take you to many fun hours catching fish on YOUR jigs. Nice start sir.
You have it started now so just wait until you catch a crappie on a jig you tied, lol!
Congrats!
Skip
Me too brother, me tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Shakey Dave
You did a fine job!
Well done. My first jigs were so bad, I cut all the materials off the hooks and didn't try again for several months. My wife wishes I had stopped all together, but I started again and I now have boxes, cabinets and drawers full of material. It's a great hobby and with practice, you just get better and better. Let us know when you reach the point of buying materials without her knowing, then you'll really be one of us.:biggrin
I wish I could tell ya they get used to feathers floating around the house, but they don't. Now if you feed um some fish regularly, they might tolerate um... maybe! Welcome to the addiction... And there ain't nothing wrong with that jig!
looks good
Thanks guys, your words of encouragement are appreciated. The wife told me that I had to get my own table and leave her alone. I suppose I better mind mama this time.
David
In all honesty there is nothing wrong with that jig. The tail is a tad too long but that is just a personal preference and there is know set rule. A crappie will hit that jig for sure. Welcome to jig tying.
Always frame your first jig and a photo of the fish that ate it. As others have said, there is no feeling like fooling the fish on a lure that you made. You now have an incurable and fun disease called "Jigmakingpox." You can only relieve it by taking your lures to the water three times a week and getting them in a fish's mouth. Then you capture the fish, fillet it, and get your hot sauce ready.
Shakey I live in a small house and have really tight rules for tying indoors. End of the daay all tying materials are out and my area is thoroughly cleaned. But I get to tie indoors where it's warm for a few hours. We share a home for a reason and it is just part of the hobby. Mamma's end table would not go well here. LOL Keep them coming.
Dave,
That is really good work! As everyone else has said when that first fish comes in on something you have made it's a completely different level of satisfaction. That jig will get it done quick.
Patrick