Here are pictures of my 1st jig.Go easy on me.:)
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...b/100_5397.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...b/100_5395.jpg
mikeb
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Here are pictures of my 1st jig.Go easy on me.:)
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...b/100_5397.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...b/100_5395.jpg
mikeb
Dude make your pics smaller. Use something to change the pixels down to a max side of 640 pixels.
Skip
Mike, it does look like a jig if that helps. I'm not sure of the size, but it looks somewhat like a saltwater jig we used on speckled trout. What is the tail made of, bucktail. It looks stiff. But beside all that it looks like its tied tight which is good. Usually less is more for crappie around here. I'm sure you've seen other tied here, use them for patterns and copy them. You will only improve with time and practice.
"gene"
Skip,I try to downsize the pictures on photobucket,but I could not git them to post here.The next ones will be smaller.Quote:
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mikeb
Mike, I'm not sure how to do it after you load the up to photobucket, but when you load them up there is a box that says "reduce size to" click on large 640 X 480.
Good job. Those will definitely catch fish.
Constructive criticism:
1) I like a longer body and a shorter tail (more like a woolly bugger.) I think it looks better, and the hair or feathers don't foul on the hook nearly as much.
2) The head looks a little small for the body. You can either use a bigger head, or a thinner body.
3) Is that thread you're using for the body? Try chenille.
Mb
For "first jigs" those look pretty good.
I like a longer body/shorter tail as well but also make thread bodies (more for Bluegill).
Some other body materials are dubbing, mylar, peacock hurl, floss, yarn...........
All you do with photobucket is when you put your cursor over the pic a little drop down box come up right? Just copy the bottom one (like) and paste it here and it will show in your post.Quote:
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One more helpful thing is it looks like you cut the ends off that hair is that right? Don't do that if you did and trim from the other end before you tie it in. So it will look better if it is more natural looking.
Not a bad tie though.
Skip
db4d,I did use thread for the body,have to try to do a body,I have some dubbing.
Skip,I did cut them off after I tied"um.
The jig head is a 1/16 oz.
thanks guys,mikeb
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Not sure what kind of dubbing you have, but most is used in tying small trout flies and is not that suitable for jigs. It's just way too sparse -- much simpler to use chenille.
db4d,Just got a small pack of dubbing.I did not order any chenille when I ordered my stuff.Did not know that I would need it.All new to me,this tying jigs.:confused::):)Quote:
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Gonna git it though.:D
mikeb
Nice first jig. That's one of my favorite color combinations. Order some chenille for those bodies.. When you clip the hair for your tail put the blunt end of the fibers against the head and if it's to long for your taste clip the blunt ends a little at a time until you reach the length you want then tie it in. Your jigs will have better action.Compared to my first your's is much better.Keep it up,you are on the right track.
For your first jigs, I would say that you are a natural.
Your jigs look a lot like some very old crappie jigs that my Dad had in his tackle box. Kinda takes me back.
Great job!! The first flies I ever tied were scary compared to yours! For your first, I can't see a thing wrong! ;) With all the tips from this site, you will be knockin' em out in no time. Just keep asking questions! - AF
Hey there is no doubt it will catch fish ..... Just keep tying and reading the threads on here and you can learn a lot. I still have all my first jigs that I tied and they all caught fish but most of them looked like crap. It just takes time and the ability to listen and learn, your first looks a lot better than mine!
They look good for your first try, like Slabologist said, they'll catch fish. Keep watching the sight and asking questions. Skip got me started out, now I cant stop tying and buying material. You know ya got it bad when you pass roadkill and wonder how long its been dead and wether or not you could clip a little hair!!
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GUILTY !!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D
I knew I wasn't alone !!
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I just got started and I thought the same thing bout the road kill.:eek:
Was rambling in my wifes' yarn bucket this evening.:o
Thanks for al the comments,,,:D
Made me feel better.:D:D
mikeb