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    I was wondering if you guys could help me begin tying jigs. I dont mold or paint but could start. Was wondering on what to get and how to tie them. Have tried tying flies just never got into it. Any info helps thanks.

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    Try here for a start:


    http://www.ifish.net/forum/showflat....b=5&o=&fpart=1


    And here's a video from Bass Pro (I have a copy, and it tells you all you need to know.)


    http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse


    At first, I'd just buy some bare jig heads. I wouldn't worry about molding your own just yet.

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    Talking Jig Tying

    Go To A Bass Pro Shop Or Online And Get A Jig Tying Kit. It Will Have Everything That You Need To Begin Tying Jigs. This Kit Has It All Including A Video That Tells You Step By Step How To Tye Your Own Jigs. Be Careful Though Be Sure Not To Get The One For Tying
    Flies. There Is A Difference. The Jig Tying Kit Comes With Thread, Boggins, Chanell, Bucktail, Maribu,glue, And Much More

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    I told you in my PM about the link to fly tying world and here are some more sites I used that should give you some info.
    http://www.flyanglersonline.com/
    http://www.killroys.com/
    http://www.flytyer.co.uk/
    http://www.flytyer.co.uk/bench/bench1.htm

    I would think the video mentioned above post should also be helpful, but I have never seen it.

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    I agree with bignut. I started flytying on my own, not being able to afford the extra for the video, I'm very good at it now, 5 years later, but a little help at the beginning would of been invaluable. Jig tying shouldn't be as hard as flytying, due to the smaller variety of materials utilized and the relatively large hooks jigs are tied on, so a check at your local library should reveal enough good material if you decide to not go with the video.

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    son, don't worry about it. i have a nine year old grand-daughter that can make a jig with the best of them. during the learning process, keep it simple. buy a couple of jigs that you like, look them over carefully, and figure out how to copy them. once you've mastered that, you can try to get inventive. do you want to create jigs for your own use, or do you want to become an entrapeneur and creat a jig for the masses? I'll have to agree that buying your jig heads already molded is the best way to get started. Google can lead you to the rest of your supplies, thread, hair, body building materials, sealers, head paint, etc. e-bay is a good place to find molded heads---- usually about LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL$7.00 per 100. painting heads is not that important. only if you're trying to impress someone. barlows is a good place to start for materials for making the jigs. some of our members have very good representations of how jigs should be made. skip is one very good example. copy his and you might become famous. it's not that complicated. good luck
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    I agree with willsjwills about Barlows and some of my stuff comes from them. However jannsnetcraft is another good supplier.

    It can get costly if you start off with too many colors and big quantities.

    Just remember everything starts at the head then works to the tail and back to the head. I pay a little more than $7 a 100, but my newer jigs use a more expensive hook than my older ones. I use what is called a Sickle hook made by Matzuo. Actually the jig head cost less than the rest of the materials when combined.

    If I could tie more per hour it could actually made a few bucks, but my labor ends up not making as much per hour as you may think. Most do it just because they like it, I think, but myself I am disabled/retired and like filling my time off the water with fishing related stuff, so mine if to have something to do and I like making them. I still don't have enough tools, like bobbins, I could use another 10 or so just to keep from needing to change and re-thread it again for different colors. I try to get my thread as close to the body color as I can so I have probably 20-25 colors of thread.

    I also use hackle feathers as well as marabou for the tail. You probably need chenille in size 2. Don't get jig heads that use large hooks, that is the problem with some makers, as their jig head gets heaver the hook gets bigger. I use a max size of #4 hook on 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 & 1/4 and on the 1/32 I also offer #6 & #8 which is getting pretty small.

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    Thanks for the info guys. I have alot of time on my hands since its summer and school is out.:D I would start out creating for myself then eventually sell some here and there in swap meets and other places. I have been having trouble finding painted jig heads without the barb to hold plastics in place. Any info helps. Also skip do you make your own jig heads? Thanks.

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    This topic has been discussd before, so if you do a search, you might be able to find some of the links

    The Bass Pro kit got us started. I used whatever jig heads I had on hand and when you're just getting the hang of it, the barb can help you get the thread going without it spinning on the shank.

    You can get all the plain ball head jigs you want along with all the other supplies, books and videos from http://www.jannsnetcraft.com

    I bought the book, Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple by Skip Morris. The illustrations are large enough that you can refer to them while you have a fly (or jig) in the vise. You can use the fly patterns on jig heads for crappie fishing. You can also make weighted flys using thin wire on the bodies.

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    The link I sent you in the PM is better video of finishing than the tape you can buy IMHO. I have also heard others say the same thing and they have that video. SO make sure to watch these videos on this link! I do not pour my own heads and the second link is where I buy my jig heads.

    Also I paint my own heads using powder paint however many of mine get no paint and many people don't want painted heads. Painted heads is probably the least important part of the jig.

    http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/jbwhip/

    http://www.fishymemories.com/
    Last edited by skiptomylu; 08-02-2006 at 07:56 AM.

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    colors of Marabou plus other things!

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