Getting started in tying jigs

[slammingjack]

The one tool I like the best and it cuts way down on frustration. I kid you not is a thread puller.

[Bigskyfisherman]

Bass Pro usually has free fly-tying classes. The guys here in OKC really helped me to get started. They advised me where to get a good kit that only had the vise and tools, no materials. I'd have probably taken forever to learn how to tie, if not for them. Tying jigs is a whole lot simpler than tying some of those trout flies. Good luck.

[skeetbum]

I started with good vise, a Renzetti. Over the years I have seen lots of guys upgrade to a better vise and looked at a lot of them for sale on ebay that are used. A good rotating vise is a good investment and can be sold for most of what was given for it. Mine has shortened the learning curve and helped me turn out many jigs. I never regret spending the money to buy that vise. Ceramic insert bobbins don't break the thread a lot less and cut way down on the frustration factor a lot.

[skiptomylu]

I started with good vise, a Renzetti. Over the years I have seen lots of guys upgrade to a better vise and looked at a lot of them for sale on ebay that are used. A good rotating vise is a good investment and can be sold for most of what was given for it. Mine has shortened the learning curve and helped me turn out many jigs. I never regret spending the money to buy that vise. Ceramic insert bobbins don't break the thread a lot less and cut way down on the frustration factor a lot.

I have a Renzetti Salt Water Traveler and it's a very nice vise for sure and of course I mostly tie on my Nor-Vise though. Then since I am a Peak Dealer I have used one and seen a good many and are also a very good choice and for the money is very hard to beat.

Skip

[Edw]

Just speaking from experience, make sure you start out with a good vise. Doesn't have to be a $150 vise, but don't start with a $10 dollar vise. It will frustrate you and discourage you from tying.

[drfish]

1st stop before you start this addiction. Before you know it you will shelling out money for a better vice, more bobbins, more scissors, molds to make your own jig heads, a production pot to melt lead, 100's for feathers, countless yards of chenille, always looking at pets and friends trying to decide if some part of them will make a good jig. Now if you decide to do this, welcome to the asylum as ther is no cure ofr this problem. ask anyone on here, we all have the same problems and would not change a thing!

[TeeDee]

I am a recent beginner. Not knowing much of anything at all, I went to a board resource for assistance. I made contact with Skip and found him to be very very helpful. All I knew was that I didn't want a kit because I didn't want all the stuff that comes with it and I would never use. Plus the quality was a concern. Skip has worn out a keyboard answering questions for me, never too busy to help. That is worth a lot and something box stores and kits don't provide. Got the Peak, and materials to tie with and am having a great time. I'm still bugging him every week and he is still right there with me each time. Got well over a 100 behind my belt, still learning and it is coming together. Loving it. Thanks Skip.

[Edw]

1st stop before you start this addiction. Before you know it you will shelling out money for a better vice, more bobbins, more scissors, molds to make your own jig heads, a production pot to melt lead, 100's for feathers, countless yards of chenille, always looking at pets and friends trying to decide if some part of them will make a good jig. Now if you decide to do this, welcome to the asylum as ther is no cure ofr this problem. ask anyone on here, we all have the same problems and would not change a thing!

That's well spoken. Especially talking about looking at pets and friends for new tying material! I do that all the time!
We all want that secret jig that nobody else haves that we use as a secret weapon on slabs ##

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[skeetbum]

The molds and melting pot statement is also spot on. I have sold some molds and still have 15 or so that produce what I need, with the right hooks. This is much easier than one would think. The expense is also less than I once thought it would be. Nothing but a win win for me. I don't have to keep lots on hand or wait for shipping.

[Cardsman06]

I have a Renzetti Salt Water Traveler and it's a very nice vise for sure and of course I mostly tie on my Nor-Vise though. Then since I am a Peak Dealer I have used one and seen a good many and are also a very good choice and for the money is very hard to beat.

Skip

Skip,

I would sure appreciate if you could help me get started tying like you have some of the other guys. Too many tools and materials out there to know what I "really" need to get started.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

Cardsman06