This is a good post Skip.
I would also look at some of the fly tying videos in the archives to get some ideas. Awesome Fly Tying And Crappie Fishing Videos
Here are a few:
How to start the thread and do half hitch knot
http://copperfly.net/video/start_thread.wmv
How to tie a fly on a jighead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4AplyBi5AY
Three ways to whip finish a fly
http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/jbwhip/
**Simple Crappie Jig (10 minutes)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YxvPgFZrCrU
MARABOU STREAMER
http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/...arabou-kit.htm
There are many more in the archives.
Awesome Fly Tying And Crappie Fishing Videos
Item
Rotary Vise
Ceramic Bobbin
Bobbin Threader
3 ½ inch Straight Scissors
Bodkin – to apply head cement
1/32 ounce Jig Heads
1/64 ounce jig heads
1/16th ounce jig heads
Chartreuse Chenille size #2
Flat Waxed Nylon Red Thread
Marabou - Chartreuse and other colors
Neck Hackle
Chartreuse Krystal Flash
Head Cement
Kip Tails
Long Nymph #6 hooks (For Wooly Buggers)
TOTAL INDIVIDUAL STARTUP COST: up to you!
Start with one or two proven designs that will catch Crappie and Bream and then branch out and experiment from there.
All crappies will hit a 1/32 or 1/64 ounce jig or a #4 or #6 hook. (Minnow or Wolly Worm) Master the basic marabou / feather jig and it will always get you bit. Add the wooly bugger or wolly worm styles and your hobby will take off and be real enjoyable for you.