Congrats to all the new tiers

A few years ago there were only less than five or six tiers on this board. I am glad to see all the new posters and people who have gotten into this hobby. Skip and I warned you that it would be addictive and also a lot of fun. Keep the posts and ideas coming. For those of you who are still new to tying or even thinking about it, these threads are in the archives. You should check them out. You will not make a lot of money with your new hobby, and you'll probably spend more than you should getting started, but I promise you that you will have some fun, especially when the crappies bite your jig.:D:D:D:D

Keep up the great effort. Nice job everyone.

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Thanks Ship!

Definitely an encouraging post. I'll be real honest and admit that I have hijacked more than a couple of yours and Skip's and a few more of yall's jig designs. :o:D

Tying jigs was somethin I was always interested in, but as a 29 year old livin in flashy Nashville, I have very few peers that are the least bit interested in fishing and hunting, much less jig tying. I didn't have anyone to show me what I needed or how to get into it. So this board has been a huge help and seemingly endless source of ideas and resource.

Thanks to all of yall experienced tyers for your help and interest in us newcomers. :)

On a side note, my 8 year old niece tied her first jig over Christmas. I'd put a pic of it on here, but she kept it cause she was so proud of it - as she should be. All that to say, the passion does spread around. It just takes someone to talk about it and make a little investment of time and patience.

Man jump in jigswap #5 and send us some of your's you do excellent work!

I am with Ship on this and really I never though so many would come to this board and actually start tying. Congrats to all of you and it's easy to see how the jigs improve. I hope some of the post here have helped many of you with your new hobby.

However let me warn you again, it is costly tying jigs and all, but if you think that is addictive and costly make sure you never tie your fish fly or start buying all the fly tying stuff that is out there. I am sure if I know how much money I have tied up in materials I would croak and my wife keeps getting mad at me when I get something new and buy all the stuff to do it, LOL!

Keep up the good work and try to make the best jig you can so you will be proud of your accomplishments!

Skip

I'm in the same boat with you Black Crow. Got started from a garage sale bargin that included a 1960's instruction book, that was 15 years ago when I was 16 and still don't know anyone who does it but the screen names on Crappie.com. My first 50 flies either fell apart in the air or the fish pulled every bit of material with the first bite. :D My 6 year old daughter also made her first jig a few weeks ago with very little help from me, maybe I will post a pict. So far this site has added to my knowledge greatly, I am in the latest jig swap and can't wait to see some of these jigs first hand.

Hi, my name is Russ... and I'm a tie-acholic.:o

I started tying bucktail jigs years ago and while they caught fish didn't look good. Well I got the fly tying bug and wanted to learn how to tie nice durable flies, took a free class at my local fly shop and it was on. got away from tying jigs for a long time but that changed when I started pouring my jigs again.

Fly tying IS EXPENSIVE!!!!! man it just doesn't seem like a bunch of feathers and fur cost that much!!! but tying flies made me a better jig tyer!!!!!

Welcome to all the new tiers out there and we're here to help when you need it.

Fatman

well i never thought of tying crappie jigs until i found this site and seen some of the jigs u guys have tyed.now im into it pretty heavy and have spent several hundred dollars on material,that lukily my wife has no problem with and compliments my efforts.im also starting to sell some of my jigs ,which i will never get rich off of but if people will buy them i will keep selling them to help a few people catch some fish off of something i created will be wonderful.so thanks to all u guys on here for getting me started on something i really enjoy.:D:D

I'd like to thank the site owners, mods, and guys willing to share their knowledge. I actually tied a few jigs as a kid almost 50 years ago but never learned the right way - just got my first vice a coupla months ago. So, thanks again for letting me "borrow" some of your ideas.

Look at where you are all at now.

I also have to say thanks, in a very big way, to all the experienced hands that have"kicked me in the right places" to get me to where I am today in this newfound hobby. I have fished almost as long as I've walked and always had a respect for those that made their own.I spent time reloading my own ammo to make groups smaller than a dime at 100yds, and with some direction got it done. But then what? I didn't get the satisfaction I was looking for, nor the comraderie. We won't talk about how Mama felt about having explosives in the house. Tying has filled a void and given back more than I'd hoped for. Thank you, one and all, for all the help and guidance. The fun and friendship are the best. I've recently sold a few and have gotten a couple of my local buds interested enough to get em started again. And it gets better all the time .........Tim

I started off with flies and now tie mostly jigs. My name is Stephen, and I am a tie-aholic. :cool:

skip in ship you guys have said it well. I've been tying jigs ever since I was 13 and I will be 63 years old this spring it's been a wonderful hobby all my life.yes I am addicted to jig tying try not to get hooked it's is very bad on your pocketbook.

bob

I really liked this thread,that's why I am rejuvinating it.You guys have showed me lots in a short amount of time,Thanks.

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I also have to say thanks, in a very big way, to all the experienced hands that have"kicked me in the right places" to get me to where I am today in this newfound hobby. I have fished almost as long as I've walked and always had a respect for those that made their own.I spent time reloading my own ammo to make groups smaller than a dime at 100yds, and with some direction got it done. But then what? I didn't get the satisfaction I was looking for, nor the comraderie. We won't talk about how Mama felt about having explosives in the house. Tying has filled a void and given back more than I'd hoped for. Thank you, one and all, for all the help and guidance. The fun and friendship are the best. I've recently sold a few and have gotten a couple of my local buds interested enough to get em started again. And it gets better all the time .........Tim

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What do you like the best? Fried crappie caught on your own jigs or target soup from your tight group. LOL

Thanks to all who gave a encouraging comment or constructive criticism to the pics of the jigs that I tie. In my opinion this board has the friendliest user bases around. People aren't afraid to share info or help someone out, by giving sound advice. I've been on other outdoor forums like this, and the people here are by far the best!

i would also like to thank everyone that post here it was all of you that gave me the drive to get started,i would also really like to think skip he help me alot and went well out of his way to help me find what i needed.i know there is a new to tying section but it doesn't really help you with all you need as far as size styles brands etc.but with the help of all i am finally ready to start tying some jigs again thanks to all

Thanks to JJJ,FF,B.C.,Attica fish,Mudbug,Uncle Grump,Skip back in 07' If not for these guys,proly still be buying everything wasting my time money,and having no fun at it...Thanks guys";)

Looks like grubfarmer had a Crappie.com 1st birthday,lol.

I think this site is great. I have never asked a question that I didn't get several replys answering. I sent in some jig pics for opinions and got some good advice(and a few kudos!) and never once got anything negative back.I am a newbie but I am here to stay. Thanks Crappie.Com and all you jig tiers from this newbie.

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I think this site is great. I have never asked a question that I didn't get several replys answering. I sent in some jig pics for opinions and got some good advice(and a few kudos!) and never once got anything negative back.I am a newbie but I am here to stay. Thanks Crappie.Com and all you jig tiers from this newbie.

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You are welcome. I remember when the jig tying forum started. As I said earlier I had been dabbling in soldering tear drops some and tying a few marabou jigs. My friend Skip really took me under his wing right from the start. We readily shared ideas with each others and then shared techniques with all of those who asked. We do not tell too many of our own personal trade secrets but hopefully we pointed you in the right direction to help you along the way.

I am hooked on crappie.com and I hope others will join us.

Well,I have been looking back on some of the stupid things that I have asked,lol.But now,they are stupid questions,you guys have all,everyone of you,made me into a jig addict,lol.I am sorta disabled,so to speak,but it gives me something to feel really good about,everyday.Good job.Fishing and catching,are the two things that I do most of,so,why not do it better is what I say.

Someone told me a long time ago, when I was about 20, that if you spent the time to learn something then along the way someone took a minute to teach you something. If you know how to do something, and keep it to yourself and teach no one, what do you really have? These aren't the exact words but it's the jist of it. See one, do one, teach one, and so we move on.
PS- the target soup wasn't bad but the crappie are easier on the knife!

I have learned a lot from people on here, we definitely have a great group of talented people on this site. I started tying about 10 months ago and I feel I have came a long way in that short time and I really think seeing other people's imagination working like mine does helps to see that if you can find the right materials that you can turn out some amazing patterns.

I started out with jigs and am slowly moving over to flies in addition and am slowly going broke doing so lol! It has turned into a passion and has really turned me on to fishing even more catching fish on my own "art". So thank you all that have helped and have shared their works of art to stir the imagination of myself as well many others!

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I have learned a lot from people on here, we definitely have a great group of talented people on this site. I started tying about 10 months ago and I feel I have came a long way in that short time and I really think seeing other people's imagination working like mine does helps to see that if you can find the right materials that you can turn out some amazing patterns.

I started out with jigs and am slowly moving over to flies in addition and am slowly going broke doing so lol! It has turned into a passion and has really turned me on to fishing even more catching fish on my own "art". So thank you all that have helped and have shared their works of art to stir the imagination of myself as well many others!

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Oh sorry to hear you have already started in to flies too as there are so many more materials for that and so much to choose from that it is a bit overwhelming for sure. Get your pocket book full if you get into flies guys. I feel sure Jubs can already tell you that. So if you want to keep it simple and lower material cost stay away from flies, LOL!

Also know that your hackle cost will go up so much that it's hard to believe. I have spent a small fortune on stuff for flies and don't really tie that many. All the high end capes for dry flies and the streamer capes and other kinds too. All special raised birds to put out special stem shapes and all.

Oh I almost forgot the dubbing thing you can get into and that means many different kind of hair and dubbing materials other than hair. Then more tools for different thing and just maybe a better vise. I can tell you that dubbing has become a lot easier since I bought my Not-Vise which is not even close to the cost of a Renzetti, Peak or Griffin true rotary. It is special for sure.

Skip

Not a jig tying man
Shakes wont allow the fine art of tying.
But still enjoy reading the post and seeing the accomplishment of our fine feathered friends growth from novise to professional

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Oh sorry to hear you have already started in to flies too as there are so many more materials for that and so much to choose from that it is a bit overwhelming for sure. Get your pocket book full if you get into flies guys. I feel sure Jubs can already tell you that. So if you want to keep it simple and lower material cost stay away from flies, LOL!

Also know that your hackle cost will go up so much that it's hard to believe. I have spent a small fortune on stuff for flies and don't really tie that many. All the high end capes for dry flies and the streamer capes and other kinds too. All special raised birds to put out special stem shapes and all.

Oh I almost forgot the dubbing thing you can get into and that means many different kind of hair and dubbing materials other than hair. Then more tools for different thing and just maybe a better vise. I can tell you that dubbing has become a lot easier since I bought my Not-Vise which is not even close to the cost of a Renzetti, Peak or Griffin true rotary. It is special for sure.

Skip

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Indeed the hackle is $$$ I have 2 #2 grade (genetic grizzly and cream) that I bought and 2 professional grade (olive and dun) they sure are nice but I haven't gone crazy on the high high end like Whiting Farms just Metz and Hareline saddles but they are still really nice compared to normal "hackle" or "saddle hackle" I don't intend to fly fish too much for trout and panfish don't seem to be as picky from what little experience I have fly fishing but we shall see.

As for dubbing there is a ton of different types out there and I have bunch of it already but there is so much more to get! One nice thing is that you can turn a lot of different things into dubbing. I didn't have a dubbing to match something the day that I was using craft hair on so I just cut up some of the craft hair and cut up some angel hair flash and mixed it together and it actually turned out pretty decent.

The hooks are what are killing me I am trying to find a supplier that has a reasonable selection at reasonable prices.