Started tying my own jigs. . .
So a couple months ago my wife said I needed a new hobby when I'm around the house, so I started to tie my own jigs.
Needless to say, the first ones didn't look pretty, however I've gotten pretty good at it now (or so the fish think) and get them done quick too, so I've started to give them to family and friends and sell them to any willing buyers. I call them Muddy Waters Jigs-named after a friend's dad, whose real name I don't know, we just call him Mud.
Unfortunately, I don't have any decent pics of the jigs, but do have some of our catch. We spotted a crib up on the Chippewa Flowage in northern WI, and although we were facing 30mph+ winds, managed to keep on it for a little. Our catch on the cleaning table:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...70915_1315.jpg
The Flowage is known for the big fish, but the effectiveness of my jigs did get it a spot on the hall of fame wall (this was actually the first that my uncle had tied):
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...70915_1317.jpg
All the jigs I tie are 1/32oz. generally use flash as well to add some shine to them. i guess they work for more than just crappie, caught this fella on one of my jigs (now retired), on an 8ft ultralight with 4lb line-what a fun experience!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...70915_1312.jpg
Anyways, my wife has to work this weekend, so that means I'll be tying. I'll get some real pics of the jigs up on Saturday!
About time you finally joined us TJ.
We have been friends for many a year. I enjoy reading your emails etc. :D :D I told you that you would really like this site. I'm glad you finally posted man. Welcome to the best fishing site on the net from Alabama the beautiful.:D :D :D
Consider resizing your pictures before you post them. Go to your paint program to do this. Email me if you need help. As I told you in the emails, those are some nice looking fish made for eating.