Wow

Black Crow · #1 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 04:09 PM

I just had a birthday and my girlfriend got me a Danvise. I have been wanting one forever and I finally got one. I went down to the store and bought all kinds of stuff - marabou, flashabou, jig heads - lead heads and painted ones, bucktails, thread, bobbins - not the cheap ones, head cement, a book on fly tying, and a bunch of other stuff. I got it all home and spread it out on the table where it has remained untouched for three days. I am scared to death of all of it

. I look at the jig tying forum everyday and I have always admired the jigs you guys show on here, but now I'm looking at them with a different eye and all I can say is, "Wow."

The artist in me says that the jig already exists and all I have to do is assemble it. Then the accountant in me asks, "Since when did you become an artist?" So I guess that means I'm just going to have to jump in and do it. Therefore, tomorrow morning I am going to man-up and tie my first jig. I'll put a picture of it on here if it is post worthy. Hopefully it will be...wish me luck and get ready for a bunch of questions.

fishhunter775 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 04:17 PM

Best of luck,and remember now you have the stuff.Tommorrow you will be hooked for a lifetime of enjoyment.

Len · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 04:23 PM

Good luck on your NEW HOBBY and beleive me you will enjoy it!!!

shipahoy41 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 04:44 PM

You have some nice girlfriend there! She's a keeper. Enjoy your new hobby.

Jiggin_Joe · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 06:19 PM

I did the same thing lol and after the 1st couple I thought what am I doing these look like ...... but then after watching some of the tying videos(help alot!!) I was doing great make basic jigs. Now I actually show others what I make. Don't get frusterated just take your time and have fun.

Joe

crappiekeith · #6 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 06:47 PM

My advice is to keep good thread tension and always wrap towards the head.
Holding up is better then looking good.The fish won't care what they look like.
Only fishermen do.

shipahoy41 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crappiekeith

Holding up is better then looking good.

That is the essence of tying a jig. Well said Keith.

Jiggin_Joe · #8 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Of course some people make both the ones to catch fish and the ones to catch fishermen

joe

smoothlures · #9 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Sounds like ya got everything you need. Good materials and equipment go a long ways to a good looking jig. Just give it a shot and ask if you have any questions, good luck.

Baxter1 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 10:24 PM

Have fun,it's a blast