jig tying

[murdok]

i'm gonna start tying my own jigs. been pouring my own heads for a while. could somebody recommend where to by the equipment i need to get started. i don't need the top of the line stuff but i don't want the cheapest made either. all i plan on doing would be 1/32, 1/16, and 1/8 ballhead jigs. not doing flys or pouring my own plastics. thanks.

[RLS40]

https://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-...s-start-tying/

[GrumpyLoomis]

I get my jig tying stuff from Barlows or Hagens.

[skeetbum]

You’re gonna have fun! Spend some money on a good vise. So the research and follow your gut, but get a rotary vise and you won’t regret it. Ceramic thread bobbins and sharp scissors. Then materials. I got my first at an outdoor store, but more than that, I got an education of all the different stuff available. Bass pro isn’t cheap or complete, but they do have a lot of stuff and some of its real good. I’m still using some of the tools I bought there. Nothing better than hands on learning.

[Rockhitter]

Feather Craft out of St.Louis

[skiptomylu]

If you stick to Dr. Slicks tools, not the cheapest one, but like the Bobbins with Ceramic inserts on both ends of the tube and a decent pair of the Dr. Slick's scissors.

Vise is a whole other disunion and each person need to decide what they want.

Skip

[Rockhitter]

Agree with Skip. My favorite scissors are the Dr. Slicks. The vise I use for the past 12 years has been the entry level Peak brand. Three years ago I also purchased another Peak vise in a rotary configuration but prefer the standard non rotary. It is an addicting pastime. I tie primarily little brim bugs with rubber legs. Also tie some crappie jigs for a couple buddies. Brim fishing is my thing, small jigs, velvet chenille, and typically 1/64 oz. There is probably not a day go by that I don't sit down and tie a few more jigs. If you have any questions don't hesitate to holler.

[Erin Brewer]

Barlow’s tackle and lure parts online


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[binfordw]

Janns netcraft is a place to check as well. I live close so orders are quick. As others said- a ceramic bobbin is key, steel tubes will wear and fray thread/ need replaced. You can use ANY scissors. I've had dirt cheap to $30 a pair, if its small and cuts it works. The vise needs to securely hold a hook. cheaper cam- style vises will not hold as well after a few years of use. I eventually replaced the cheap cam style with a simple "screw type" that was still affordable ($40-50, wish I could remember name), and used it for many years with no issues. It still holds very well, but I replaced it with a renzetti traveler a few years ago to finally make use of a true rotary. Holds hooks the same, but the rotary is pretty handy, and the added quality is nice. My flies/jigs still look the same

[skiptomylu]

This old sticky post still has a lot of places you can check on. Some mentioned here and some not.
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-...s-start-tying/

Good luck,

Skip