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[stanger1944]

Hello, I'm new to jig tying, and have alot to learn, but here are my 1st three attempts. In order 1st to 3rd top to bottom.
The second pic is an attemp at a bass jig and 4th tye ever. and last pic is number five open to any suggestions.

 

[Fatman]

Welcome aboard from Vermont but one problem you forgot to attach you pictures!! If you need help just ask, we're all here to help and also learn!!!!!

 

[stanger1944]

Welcome aboard from Vermont but one problem you forgot to attach you pictures!! If you need help just ask, we're all here to help and also learn!!!!!

Yeah I seem to be having trouble with attaching pictures

 

[Fatman]

I upload mine to photobucket then just copy the link for forums and it puts it right in, but you can load them right from your computer, you'll have to click on the NEW REPLY button so the feature comes up.

 

[AtticaFish]

Try this link - http://www.jigcraft.com/jigcraft/showthread.php?tid=1126 - shows the step-by-step on how to post pic using the forum attachment feature.

 

[stanger1944]

Thanks, I got them posted using photobucket. Really big though. Which one do you normally copy from?

 

[CrappieHappy]

Welcome to the addiction!! looks like your off to a start. I would suggest browsing through the tutorials below so you can see the basic steps:

http://www.jigcraft.com/tutorials/index.html

you can also search for tying threadnecks on youtube etc, as it seems thats what is pictured above.

Best of luck, looking forward to seeing you progress!!

 

[SaltyBuckster]

Looks like you have the basic set up correct.Now,it's time for a little refinement,you came to the right place.I would start with just cutting your tail material with a pair of scissors and holding it tight behind the head until it is tight with no overhang going over the head.Placeing your thread wraps closer together,up against each other.Then you are on your way.You want your thread neck to look something like this.

 

[AtticaFish]

That is a start! Keep the thread wraps tight and the clump of hair you cut as even as possible as you are tying it to the hook shank. Just takes time and practice but those will catch a few fish for you.

Look at the Buck Tail Jig in the Tutorial section that CrappieHappy posted. It is a slightly different way to do it, but either way works. Just have to find which way you are more comfortable with.

Looks like you are using Kip (calf) tail on those...... i have tied for many years and still have trouble keeping kip tail nice and straight, it can be a tough material to work with. Bucktail might be a little easier to work with as you are learning the basics and Marabou feathers are about the easiest to work with.

 

[stanger1944]

Thanks for the info, @ AtticaFish, I have been having trouble keeping the Kip tail straight. I have some Maribou on the way though.

 

[StumpHunter]

Welcome aboard from South Carolina and welcome to the world of tying
Thanks for posting pics of your first jigs. You are over the hardest ones you will tie and now it's tying over and over and becoming better with each jig.

 

[Fatman]

Now that I see your pics I have one question - are you tying on jigs with collars??? On the one I see the barb on the collar sticking out. You may want to cut the collars off and tie on the shank of the hook - it'll make it a little easier to control the thread and your materials.

If the kip tail is a real pain you can use calf body hair instead - it ties in alot easier.

The ones you have tied will catch fish - but it's gonna be practice and practice somemore and it does get better believe me - everyone here was new to tying and I've seen some of the gang here who were new to it and they are now tying some really amazing jigs!!!!

Again welcome to the madness - if you need advice just ask and we'll all help you out!!! That's one of the things that's totally amazing about this place!!!!!

 

[stanger1944]

Thanks again, it is always good to have backup. One other thing I am still sorting out is where I want to get my supplies from. Still researching and looking at different sites to find the best prices.