Hand Tied Jigs

[Curado]

I would like to hand tie some jigs and was wondering if anyone could help me cause I have no idea how.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Best bet is to buy a beginner's fly tying book It won't tell you how to tie a jig but would explain all the steps of tying,knots,wraps,etc. It will explain the tools and dfferent fibers,hairs,and their charachteristics. Then apply the knowledge. Not very hard to do, I could answer any q's you come up with but you really need the pics and stuff to get a good understanding.

[Curado]

Thanks, I might try that if I see one of those books anywhere.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Actually, when I started, my girlfriends dad had gotten me a fly tying kit for christmas. They have them from $49. I think mine was the $79 one and well worth it. I got a vice, all kinds of materials, marabou, deer hair, chennile, etc. All other tools for basic stuff which is all you need for jigs. Also included was a book.

Here's one I just googled, first hit

http://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/item/OF-901060-0000

[earthworm77]

Look up articles on the web on tying jigs. Find one written by Phil Shafer. He has a how to and is likely the premier custom jig tyer in the country. I spent some time with him a few years back and he taught me the ropes. Good stuff. Rabbit hair.