So I am wanting to "try" to make my own jigs. Unfortunately I do not know much about it, just from what I read. I also cannot make the trips to any of the seminars either simply because work has me locked down. On that note here are my questions.
Where can I get all the materials needed? What all materials will I need? What will be about the cost to get started? Any places you recommend on reading more about HOW TO make jigs?
I would like to pour my own jigs as well, but could easily purchase jigheads for the time being.
#4046498 - 10/14/0910:03 AMRe: Want to start trying to make my own jigs...
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Radtexan
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Loc: Lubbock
Mark,I would recommend getting the jig tying kit from BPS to get started.The economy vice will get you going,and let you see if its something you like.You can always upgrade later but its a decent starter vice with a fair selection of materials.
Go to youtube for some very good tutorials on how to tie.Lots of folks here willing to answer any questions you might have.
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I started with a fly tieing kit for the hardware (vise, thread, bobin, techniques.) From there, the colors are up to you. Check out tackleunderground.com. Great site for info.
#4057640 - 10/17/0906:40 AMRe: Want to start trying to make my own jigs...
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Matthew Carroll
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If you want to make a trip to the metro-plex I would be glad to sit down with you for a while and give you some tips... I live in Lancaster about 1.5 hours from you..... Jigum
If you want to make a trip to the metro-plex I would be glad to sit down with you for a while and give you some tips... I live in Lancaster about 1.5 hours from you..... Jigum
Thats a great opportunity to learn if you can swing the trip!
#4058147 - 10/17/0912:02 PMRe: Want to start trying to make my own jigs...
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Radtexan
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Loc: Lubbock
Originally Posted By: RodneySr
Originally Posted By: Matthew Carroll
If you want to make a trip to the metro-plex I would be glad to sit down with you for a while and give you some tips... I live in Lancaster about 1.5 hours from you..... Jigum
Thats a great opportunity to learn if you can swing the trip!
Worth a several hour drive
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Proably the fastest way to learn and the best way to keep from wasting materials! What a offer I was lucky My Dad ty'ed all His life so I grew up with it.
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