New jig tyer here and I have a few questions.

[RWood]

What is the best overall store for jig tying supplies. I have a few buck tails and feather but need some chenille.
Is there a particular kind of chenille that is better than others?

On the subject of thread, I have a number 6 flat (superfly) thread that came with a kit. It broke on me several times. I have ceramic tipped bobbins so I don't think they were the trouble. Is there a better size thread or brand of thread to use?

Looking forward to getting into this hobby.

[tlefire]

PM Skip on here....he has some of the best chenille around. Custom colors too. Regarding thread, most times I use 210 denier flat wax.

[GrumpyLoomis]

These guys will will fix you up for sure. I use Hagens and Barlows but Skip can set up quick and easy. PM him. As far as tying thread I use Kevlar the most as I tie walleye jigs the most, Skip and the rest of these folks will have better jig tying choices. Welcome to the madness of tying with us.

[sweathermon]

Skip has a large selection although I haven't got a chance to order anything from him. Woods and water outdoors has some really nice stuff also with some custom chenilles I had never seen also. As of right now those two are at the top of my ordering list for sure.

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[SuperDave336]

Yup there are several places to order from but hard to beat Skip and Patrick. I used Danville 210 denier flat wax thread.

Skip (Skiptomylu here on cdc) Have to PM him

Patrick (Fridays86 here on cdc) Woods and Water Outdoors

[skeetbum]

What has already been said is spot on. I find 140 denier thread easier to hide on smaller jigs but use a lot of 210 also. I’ve found that if you spread the arms on your bobbin and pay attention to how you pull thread off the spool when using the 70 denier it will break less. That bobbin will only work well with 70 as spreading the arms reduces the pressure on the spool and the other threads work better with a little more tension. I have and regularly use 4 bobbins, easier than changing thread. Welcome to the addiction.

[RWood]

I actually live not too far from Skip. Would love to go dig through his stuff.

[RWood]

[RWood]

These are my first attempts.

[SuperDave336]

I actually live not too far from Skip. Would love to go dig through his stuff.

That would be very cool and I'm sure he could teach you all kinds of stuff about tying. But knowing me I would spend a fortune over there like a kid in toy store....

Those are some pretty decent first jigs. I would suggest to stop wrapping the chenille at the hook tip. Also if any tail material has a tip to use it and not cut it off. All should catch fish.