Here is my first jig it is on a 1/32 jig head with a #4 hooks any suggestions or comments would be appreciated, thanks :D
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Here is my first jig it is on a 1/32 jig head with a #4 hooks any suggestions or comments would be appreciated, thanks :D
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/v...o/DSC04113.jpg
looks pretty good for your first time.try to do a neater job on your tie off at the jighead.thats my 2 cents
Nice job Doc. Just found my first jig in the shop last week. You are far ahead of my first attempt! Keep it up.
well done on first jig but yea work on the tie off
Nice job on your first one. I'm sure many more will follow.The more you do the better you'll get. Now tie some more up. Let's see what #20 looks like.
Not Bad, Take your time check your work keep it neat
Not too bad, got the right idea! When using the longer strand body material, try holding it back with your thumb and first 2 fingers of left hand while you make a few wraps before you tie off. Should keep it out of the way and won't get stuck and pushed forward under your thread.
Nice job... keep it up!
You on the right track, Doc. Great color choice. The tie off could be a little cleaner, but that'll go away with more tying.
Nice for a first, keep practicing and working on them they do get easier.
Fatman
Those look nice for your first time!
Looking good man!!
Here are some tips I always give to someone getting into tying:
Rule #1: Choose whom you're tying for...
If you're tying to put something up on the wall or on the desk to be admired, ask the jig tyers. If you're trying to tie something to catch fish, tie it up and go fishing and let them be the judge! Tyers will, most of the time, tell you what they like to see (a handful will tell you what will work better for fishing). Crappie will tell you what they like to eat!!
Rule #2: Experiment, experiment, experiment...
Don't get stuck in the rut of always using the same materials. Venture out and try new stuff from time to time in order to increase your understanding of the vast materials out there and how they behave and perform in the water.
Rule #3: Have fun with it!
Don't get too wound up (no pun intended!) in perfection! If you're tying to fill orders then yes make it look good. If you're not tying to fill orders just remember that them fish will hit the ugly ones just as hard as they'll hit the pretty ones!
Rule #4: Observation is key!
If you're really wanting to hone your skills on tying, find tyers that you really like their style and look at how they tie up. Then find your favorite style of tying and bounce some ideas off of them. Otherwise you'll be inundated with "your tail is too long", "your tail is too bushy", "too much body", "too much paint", and on and on. Tie up what you like and tie it the way you like it and go catch some fish with it!!
and finally...
Rule #5: Repeat #3 as much as possible!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by AWMiller
This is some of the best advice I think I could ask for, WELL PUT
Hate to be the one to bust the eyes out of those cooked jigs"...eye buster I have ain't that sharp anymore"!But look good as far as color and neatness"Just my $.02Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc Crappie
I dont see any tied jigs i see some in a toaster oven?
Yeah Doc your picture changed, but with the one there now make sure to clean your eyes before baking.
Fatman
all I see is an oven full a heads.....looks like some good stuff to tie on though. Send us some more pics Doc.....we all like newbie pics....we were all there and know just how you feel right now.....never stop....heck I CAN'T stop.....you are hooked now..literally. Have a good ride Doc you have joined the right herd in here........................brim