Smoothlures,
This was a great post by you with lots of pictures. I am sure that you helped a few beginners today. Nice job. Thank you for sharing and for taking all those pictures. I like the still photos because others can actually look at each step carefully.
Now do one for............................
Marabou jigs with multicolor tails
Variegated Chenille jigs with Krystal flash
Wooly Buggers
Quiver jigs
Bluegill wax worms (latex glove type)
Those are the VERY BASIC jigs individuals should learn to tie. Those jigs will catch you some fish. There are also some GREAT VIDEOS in the ARCHIVES. http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=41861