Tie Your Own Jigs?

[dedfish]

I do. Check out my video at http://dedduck.com/dedfish/video-tying-jig-1.htm

I tie all of the jigs I use. It's pretty satisfying to catch a bunch of crappie (especially big ones!) on something you made with your own two hands.

[Bridges]

Thanks for posting, that was very interesting

[Darryl Morris]

Absolutely perfect. I like the way you started your thread before you applied the hair from the kiptail. I'm going to try that next time.

[crappiekid24]

Very nice job with the video!

[Crappie Reaper]

Absolutely perfect. I like the way you started your thread before you applied the hair from the kiptail. I'm going to try that next time.

That's for sure.

[willsjwills]

looks as though you have it down pat. have you tried buck tails and maribou for tails? i also use a lot of gray squirrel. lol




keep your powder dry

[skiptomylu]

Nice video and I always get my thread caught on first too. It's like fly tying is done most of the time. I do use a whip finish though. Nothing wrong with the hitch though.

[dedfish]

Thanks guys!

I have a couple more videos regarding this, both shot from an angle directly in front of me.

willsjwills, I have but I prefer the calf's tail because it doesn't seem to get as matted down when wet. It holds it's "body" better so to speak.

Used that particular jig in the video and caught a ton of crappie today with my father. I believe the count was about 300 hand-size crappie with a lot of bigger (1lb+) mixed in.

[ky-slabseeker]

You sure tie a good looking jig....I start and finish my thread the same way as you.It has always worked great for me.....

[dedfish]

You sure tie a good looking jig....I start and finish my thread the same way as you.It has always worked great for me.....

Yeah, my jigs seem to hold up rather well. I've been fishing with the same pink and white jig for nearly three fishing seasons now.. and I use it almost exclusively.