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I got a Wapsi Fly Tying Starter Kit at silent auction at the Smallmouth Rendezvous I thought it might be easier to start with a few simple crappie jigs. Not real good but might catch a dumb crappie.Attachment 427410
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Great ties
Not to bad for your first ties. Yes they should catch. Might want to consider keeping your first though so you can look back and see your progression in tying. It’s a good feeling catching fish on a bait you made yourself. Welcome to the addiction. :highfive
I think they look great.
Good start, keep it going!
I agree with above comments. It's a fine start. Welcome to the addiction and you'll find a lot of help here with the CDC family.
Awesome job. They will kiiilll...
Fishnwiz if I may , You might want to keep chenille just back a bit from the point of the hook. Else-wise it looks great to me. That is just one of my quirks.
First ties lead to first fish you catch with them and then you are hooked! Nice effort. Keep up the good work.
Mike
Nice start. Lots of resources here. Look at the proportions and materials and find the ones you like to replicate. You will develop your own style before you know. Have fun.
You're off to a great start!
Those are great looking jigs that will put a few fish in the box for you. The chenille being held back that has been commented on is also held behind the point of the hook to keep from closing the opening of the gap between the point and shank. Other than that I think they’re great, especially for first ties. What Dave said about keeping them, after they catch a fish or two, is also a good idea. Welcome to the addiction and I look forward to what you come up with that works for you.
Looks good and buggy.
David
To add to what has already been said, I'll add this. When you tie up some jigs, Always tie three exactly,(or as close as possible). put one up, and two in your tackle bag/box. The reason for this is two fold. First, should you loose the two for what ever reason, you have the master to copy, so you are not trying to remember what jigs you lost. The second reason is you get better at tying by doing the same thing repeatedly. Some call it muscle memory. For first ties those look great. Have fun with your new addiction.