Need ideas for kids

[bkabina]

I am just starting out tying my own jigs and plan on setting up to pour my own heads as well.
Might get into soft plastics too but it will be awhile before I do.

I have two sons, 7 and 9, that like to get involved in everything I do. So when I set down to tie some jigs they are right there.
They want to get involved in making some baits but can't quite handle the jig tying by themselves yet.

I need some ideas for some baits that the boys can make on there own, and where to get the materials from. I am going to setup there own areas at the bench to make there baits while I am tying.

[radtexan]

Just keep working with them at the vice..my 6 yo grandson has been practicing for several months now,and gets better every jig he ties..

[skiptomylu]

Agree with Radtexan it will not take them as long as you think to learn well enough. Just let them tie straight forward simple chenille jigs to start.

[Donald@CrappieLogic]

i would start them with a plain thread neck jig i tied my first thread neck at 8 years old and never looked back it will let them get use to cutting and trimming a jig to the right length and size
im sure they will love it as i have all these years

[bkabina]

Thanks guys. I am not going to stop practicing the tying with them. Just looking for more ideas of baits they can make other than tied jigs.

[skeetbum]

Soft plastics and jig pouring takes a level of safety that I would introduce to them slowly, and plastics would be last because it operates with hot material under pressure. Get them a starter kit of their own for Christmas and watch the show, they will amaze you.

[icejohn]

agree with skeetum. get a basic beginner fly tying kit. they have simple instructions and show to makeflies and simple bugs and poppers.
icejohn

[canebreaker]

You got them going for good. Start them off slow, simple jigs or gnats. You can pick up a couple of vices and bobbins for almost nothing. My grandkids love to help me when they can. They love it the best when they catch fish with what they made. Gives me the feeling too, I must of done something right.

Lead casting. I started with a Palmer mold. 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 oz. bank sinker mold, a pair of each. We were catfishing back then, when I was 10. Didn't matter if they had ripples in them. I was using a propane torch and a coffee can. Then I got into jigheads in my 20s. I found out this fast. If you don't watch the price you pay for hooks, you can buy jigheads ready made for the same price. At ebay, I know some of the dealers will cut a deal with you. But you have to buy a few extra.
I have some Do-its and Palmers that could be had at a good price, pm if interested.

[Miller]

Agree with Radtexan it will not take them as long as you think to learn well enough. Just let them tie straight forward simple chenille jigs to start.

Agreed. The thing with kids are, they are still sponges with knowledge. So they would probably learn faster than you.