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    Default Why do you Tye Make your own Baits?


    I make/Tye.because no one makes/ Tyes jigs,leadheads,plastics for the type of fishing we do.A guy/fisherman showed me the Ned Rig last fall.Every jig head I looked at either had to small a hook or not the size We needed.The plastic Ned worm could not get the colors needed.Odered the molds.Make and catch fish on them.Nothing more fun than to make/ Tye a jig and catch fish unless you see some one else catch a fish on your home made bait.
    What is your reason.For fun,extra money ect?

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    Started as something to do. Being disabled I turned to the stock market in the early 1990's and since I didn't have a job and really couldn't at that time due to my back. I did pretty well for a few years and then got in with some guys I met online and one opened his own board where we could talk and watch stock along with trading research info we found. I did really well then until 2000 when I have my bypass surgery and after that I lost interest in most everything for a while and never got back the passion to go back to 10-12 hours a day on my computer doing my thing. So after a couple of not so good years I just decided to quit and closed my accounts including my online trading account. Then it kind of hit me, what in the world am I going to do with all that time I was spending on the stock market? I was not going to go fishing every day all day and I was not going to watch TV all day so looked for something to do. Then I had a really sorry vise and tried to tie a few things g with some junk I had. Then just decide to give it a shot even though there was no videos to learn from, there was the very excellent lesson on FAOL which I really got into and studied hard for a long time. Anyway once I got okay at it and other started giving me some compliments, I was hooked and this hobby has given me a lot to do for a long time. In my 12-14 years of this I have taught and helped a lot of guys start tying and have tied a lot of jigs and still enjoy the entire thing!

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    I am a one pole vertical jigging fool. I have always like using hair jigs for this style fishing. Down south were I live it's very hard to find hair jigs so I bought a cheap vise, after the first couple days I realized I was hooked. Then I wanted a better vise so I got with Skip and he help me really get up and rolling. Then I decided I wanted to paint and pour my own jigs so I'm doing that also but to answer the questions I see it as being able to make these baits and catch fish and then give them to family and frends and they come back asking for more and I think it's a cool hobby. That's why I do it.
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    My story is a little different. My internal motor runs a bit quicker than most and I was sitting around during the winter in TN way too much. Started visiting this forum and seeing what could be made and got started. As with many others, Skip was patient and answered so many of my questions, and gave me positive input on the rookie efforts I was making. A member that has now passed away, Tommy AKA Perchjerker1 contacted me and while not knowing me, set me up with the vise I tie on today. He paid the shipping and sent it to me with no more than a promise of payment. Yet another CDC member standing tall and doing what he knew to be the right thing. I’ve been tying ever since and trying to pass on what was so graciously given to me. I’ve gotten such satisfaction when a jig I’ve made from a bare jig hook is poured, painted and tied and catches a good fish. As much pleasure is enjoyed when you give one to someone at a ramp or tackle store,and see their face light up. I’ve met up with a few folks that I’ve given a jig to later and seen the thrill in their eyes as they tell of the fish they caught on it. No question in my mind, one of the best things I have ever gotten into. And that’s not to mention the CDC members that I have met in the stores buying supplies, local and out of state. One benefit after another.......
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    Started tying, out of necessity, in the mid 80s because Turner jigs started jacking up their price. Use to wrap rods, pour swimbaits, rig Marlin lures, and tye Tuna feathers so it wasn't to hard to jump in. Bought an import vise, subscribed to Fly Tyer magazine, read a lot fly tying books. Hung out at Bob Marriott's in Burbank, during lunch break, watching VHS tapes. At the same time I needed something to tye on, so had to start pouring my own lead heads which led to collecting/modifying molds.

    I'm also extremely fortunate to have a very good friend (and enabler) that shares a passion for ultra light fishing and catching big Bluegill. My amigo Big Jim has been down for a bit, we're not much longer. He's got a new hip so the goal for this year is to get him back out on the pond.

    The greatest satisfaction and why I'm tying my own - is the success. My jigs do what they were intended to do. With that - there isn't a better feeling then being able to share that knowledge with my family and friends.
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    I needed something to due during the winter months other than watching fishing shows. I own just about every plastic made was ready for something different. I bought a cheap vise off EBay and start tying. The fact that Bass Pro shops is 8 minutes from my front door and Barlows tackle is 5 minutes from my job makes tying even more interesting. Add online outfit to the mix and I have been tying ever since. Seeing all of the different color combinations once can come up with makes tying such an enjoyable experience.
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    Being disabled at an early age fishing kept me going
    Along with the fascination and creativity that has evolved from when I was a youngster
    Guess the challenge is still there for me.

    Back in the day when fishing meant food on the table has become a fun sport and left to the commercial fishermen for food on the table
    Not to be misleading, for totaling up the cost for gear, electronics, our hobby needs, can buy a lot of fish on the table.
    I would not change a thing for now with regulation, fish management, and a verity of bait, we can enjoy our creations to pass onto the next generation with catch and release in mind
    for a few kept for the frying pan doesn’t hurt.


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    Feel like we all have big love for fishing in some way and that gave us the passion it take to really learn this hobby, some want to make money and usually soon stop due to there really is not much money in this. I know foe me after my stock adventure which wouldn't have happened if not for me being disabled at 41 years of age due to my back surgery and it's outcome. This give me and I feel sure most of you a great feeling satisfaction of accomplishment to be able to do this at some level of good quality and there is always the good feeing you get from others comments and of course the feeling we get catching fish on something we made.

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    I tie jigs because my son loves to tie jigs. Don't get me wrong, I love tying. My wife can vouch for me. But his interest in it is what got me started.
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    I've been tying flies since I was 5 years-old. I learned from my Dad. I have always tied my own flies, jigs and made my own lures, mostly because I enjoy it, and for me, it's part of the fishing experience. I do it also because I live in a remote area, and there are few tackle stores around, and none carry the colors and patterns I like to use.

    I guess the main reason is that I am just addicted to flies and lure-making. I love pouring plastic worms and jig bodies, tying flies and jigs, and even pouring jigs. I like making spoons and spinners, and whittling wood poppers and such. Catching fish on something you made yourself enhances the experience exponentially, for me, anyway. I like to be as independent as possible.
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