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I am not looking for a pat on the back,I'm looking for info so i can
get better and better. I trimmed the feathers on one but not the
other. Is it better to trim or just let run wild? Have not had time to
try all the great dye info you guys sent that's why theres so much
white.,
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...rstjigs009.jpg
sorry for the pics, I am better at fishing than computers.
I personally like the natural look at the tail of the jigs and NEVER trim the back end. You will want to measure the lenght of the tail before you tie it on the jig head. It just looks better with a natural end as opposed to a "Trimmed" end. Glad you like the CD.
Also, try and take a larger image of your jigs so individuals can see the detail on them. Having said all that....those will still catch you a few crappies.
Take care.
Ship
Try closer pictures and cut on the Macro setting on your camera. Look around in the settings, you'll see it if you have one. Macro lets you get clearer pictures up close.
For the jigs, do what Ship said. Cut off the ends to the length you want, then tie those in.
That's better, but if those bodies are just wrapped thread, try using some chenille.
Smooth & Ship beat me to the punch........... Do what these 2 tell ya and youll be all set... But look at the way my jigheads are painted and you can add that touch to yours also..
I agree with smoothlures now that I can see them. These old eyes are not what they used to be......................Chenille is more cost effective and makes a better body IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by smoothlures
Crappie Kid is right on target too. Do something to "Personalize" yours and make them different from every one else. A big old "Pop eye" works nicely. You can do this with different size drill bit ends.
Cut the feather length before you tie them so they look natural. Try not to need to cut after. Actually strip the feathers off the quill and stack them. Then pick them up and pinch about where you want to cut them and then tie them on.
I stop my body about at the hook point.
thanks for all the great info. keep it coming. Gonna try a couple more soon.
I gotta get some supplies like chenille and vise. is there a kit that you guys recommend to practice for a true beginner. I'm probably gonna try to stick with feathers since i have an unlimited supply but i would like to practice with some marabou and craft fur for the convenience.
The problem with kits is there is a good bit that you probably will never use. It would be better if you jug buy the colors you like in the material you want. Most sells in 1/4 oz packs or 1 Oz packs for marabou which is a lot. Craft fur comes in a size good enough and you can get this stuff at lots of places like Barlow's Tackle or Janns Netcraft. You can look on line with no problem. If you do get craft fur the one (probably the only one I use much) is the one that starts out black and ends up silver or white, not sure which it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by broncstomper
So get what you want and my opinion is stay away from the kits.
Skip
There so many "what gear and where do I buy" threads here.Spend some time looking through all of it.There's just about everything a guy needs to know plus theres video clips too.
Go into the archives.
just checked the archives. theres enough videos in there to keep me busy for
a while. thanks
One of the hardest things I`ve had to learn is it does not take as much materials as you think.The jigs work much better and catch more fish with a with a smaller profile and more natural action.....Tknight
Several have mentioned craft Hair for their jigs, IMO THE best is from Punisher Jigs, the folks that make the float and fly jigs. You can get an assorted pack of all their colors for about $34 dollars.
It's really good stuff and a little goes a long ways. You can check it out here
Punisher Craft Hair - Punisher Lures | Fishing Lures, Hair Jigs, Spinnerbaits & More!
Fatman
thanks for all the great info. keep it coming
I see Punisher does not have my favorite color for craft fur? It's Black Frost and starts out black and turns to silver or white, not really sure which it is between the two, but it works.
Here is a pic of Black Frost...
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...10-1800004.jpg
great looking jig and thanks for the tip skip.
Skip they did carry it but they called it a gray the last time I ordered from themQuote:
Originally Posted by skiptomylu
So did they stop carrying it or what? I don't see it pictured in the page you linked.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishhunter775
The only thing I don't like about even this color is it's way too long. I have been thinking about using a marker to add more black so it will not all get cut off. Ever solid colors are such a waste. I guess it you were tying streamers it's fine, but you have to cut off so much for jigs and normal flies it's crazy.
Skip
He Skip try this link Punisher Craft Hair - Punisher Lures | Fishing Lures, Hair Jigs, Spinnerbaits & More!
it is listed as Grey
It doesn't really matter, but all I see is pics of colors and no names like Grey. I clicked on anything that looked close to Grey, but never saw it my self on there. I have 2 of that color already anyway and very seldom use any craft fur anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishhunter775
Almost all the jigs I tie have a feather tail and what little hair I get orders on is either kip tail or buck tail. I believe in over the last 2 years I have only had like 3 people order a jig using craft fur.
Of the craft fur colors though I do know that Black Frost works on crappie and sometimes pretty well. I don't think I ever even tried any of the other colors.
On top of that the craft fur I bought was $1.50 each retail. I can buy the extra select wholesale for even much less than that. It was more of a curiosity thing for me with Punisher to see what they had.
BTW the Extra Select Craft Fur sells for $2 where I see the regular at $1.50 so anyone selling this stuff is making a killing on it. Maybe I should carry it on my web site, LOL! Naw, don't really want to.
Thanks though,
Skip
If you want to make sure the ends even up a little better so you don't use as much put the craft hair in a fly tyers hair stacker. You'll use a lot less.
Fatman
Sometimes "Less is more." Crappie Keith is right in steering you to the archives. Both Skip and I have shared a ton of information in the archives. There is also a ton of additional information on the CD that Bob Spare and I created.Quote:
Originally Posted by crazyboutcrappie