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I like to tie a few of these, and a few of those, rather than sitting down to tie a big batch of the same fly or jig. I understand that commercial tiers have to churn out a big batch of the same flies/jigs, but I get bored tying the same pattern over and over. The disarray of my tying desk is proof of my affliction.
How about you?
I usually tie in groups of 3. If I’m tying for myself and others 6, 9, 12, etc.
I seldom tie more than 3 of the same pattern jigs at a time. I typically just dream up color combo and start tying. I would never want to tie jigs for profit because it would get boring to me very fast.
If I find a pattern I like and the right materials I may make up 10. Typically, 2 or 3 because I'm always trying color or material modifications.
I usually start a tie without a complete idea of what it will be, deciding on material step by step.
Will also tie several that are similar but with variations and occasionally try to duplicate a jig that is proven.
What kind of tier are you?
I hope I'm a Crappie tier. LOL :ThumbsUp
I do them in 3’s as well,,
Glad to see I’m not the only one that ties in small batches.
Some of this and some of that. Generally, no more than 3 of the same.
I am a little creative and a whole lot of a person who ties patterns that have worked for others. I used to tie commercially but the last two years I have tied for myself and for what the fish have been eating. Lately I see most Panfish love a Wax Worm or a Meal Worm so that is what I have been perfecting.
Mike
I like it best when I dream up something or tie a jig based on a fly, I guess just trying to be creative and also useful at the same time.
Skip
I have two jigs that are used a lot and when I tie them I will typically do a dozen or so. But I'm a dreamer type of person who typically will do a few of these then a few of this idea. Never been a full out production tier. It is my hobby and I prefer to keep it fun and interesting.
Y’all are making me feel good right about now. I’d been thinking I was manifesting my OCD or something cuz I set down to tie 6 of a style that just knocked em out and I’ll get two jigs in and the gremlins get in my thoughts and the changes begin. I too, like grumpy said, have a few that work extra well that are always in the box. Those are called my standard’s and while they may vary, it’s not by much. The gray ghost is one. Then there’s the idea jigs that pop into your head and won’t leave you alone til you drag out half of what you own to give it a try. I keep a razor blade handy for when the wheels come off. One thing that usually works without trying is to tie the standards in different sizes before getting off track.
I've got a couple patterns, some universal, some lake specific, others water color/recent weather specific that I make sure I have on hand. Other than that, I'll tie 2-3 of a given pattern, try them, and go from there.
I am glad too see that they are others out there like me, I usually only tie 1 of a color, to see if the fish like it. I usually only tie to shoot docks, or to jig with.
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Originally Posted by Danny Lang
Have you tried the estate style chenille for the bodies? When shooting docks I always looked for a slow descent to give em a chance to get to it before it fell away from the zone. Doesn’t skip for beans but it falls much slower.
I have never heard of estate chenille, is it big bodied, so it will sink slower, or can you get it in small stuff, I need to do some research on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
skeetbum did you mean estaz chenille. I can see where that would fall much slower because of the material it’s made of and the bulk of it, thank you sir, will give that a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
Danny, I always tied 2 or 3 and left one for reference at the tying table. My memory is not as good as it once was. LOL
I’m starting to extend my build volume,,,up to 6 sometimes if I like the colors,,,but it’s hard to fall for a color combo unless I get it field tested first,,,,
Tie jigs for trout, and target mostly wild native trout. Looking forward to this fall and will be tying up more jigs soon.
One of the big browns from last winter. Majorcraft Triple Cross rod TCX-T732AJIAttachment 434546
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Great idea to slow the fall of a jig. When I want to slow the fall of a jig I add a hackle collar, or even rubber legs. Everybody loves those wiggly legs.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
Beautiful fish.
Are the trout jigs a lot different from crappie jigs?
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Originally Posted by MtnFisher
pretty fish..... but but but that's not a native trout :hatchet: :popcorn
No but it's a wild trout so I was pleased with it. Should have just posted wild trout.Quote:
Originally Posted by TreednNC
Here's a native wild trout on a jig:
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Catching a trout is on my bucket list when I retire. Very nice picture.
It depends. Trout will most certainly hit crappie jigs, sometimes I fish crappie tubes in snaggy areas since they are low in cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by rezz93
Trout jigs can vary widely, the skys the limit. I prefer a bulkier jig with collars for trout from 1/32oz up to 1/4oz.
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I just read this whole thing for the third time. You all just conger up more things in my head. Love it:twocents