I was just sitting here looking at the jig tying section, and was really amazed at the progress ya'll have made in the past 2 years...
Tyers like, Rad, Squeaky, Sloedown, Big Possum. Big Dave1, Mckinneycrappiechaser, Jigman, Hunter7711,Sac-lait-Pat. Just to mention a few..
There are many more excellent tyers that have made some really pretty jigs with some great color combos....
Ya'll keep'em coming, and thanks for sharing as you grow...
Jigum

Matthew don't count yourself out, you are the main component of the growth of jig tying on this forum in this section,I tie and many others tie if we gonna get as good and as big as Jigcraft it takes a team effort,Matthew I think you are spearheading the Texas group in that direction (Diggetty)

I second that Pat. You are right up there too! I don't tie but I really love looking at the pics from all the wonderful craftsmen in this section.

I love this section. Very helpful people here to a newbie like myself.

Well Matthew, dont sell yoreself short on this hobby! You taught me how to tie at the proangler crappie seminar in Allen some 5 or 6 years ago. Gave me the basics to tying and from yourself & others I have gotten better. I have a long way to go to git in the same league as many on here but i have tried to pay forward the gift you shared with me those years ago! Thank you!

Matthew, It's men like you that make this forum what it is. You have always been willing to share your experience and knowledge with folks that are just starting out. That is the foundation that will keep this art alive and growing. Thank you Jigum, It's an honor to be a part of it!!!

Matthew, It was looking at jigs like yours, and many others I have seen on here that got me interested in doing this..... I am so glad I have... I have learned a lot, and the quality of my jigs gets better with every jig I tie.
I have just completed my Jigs for Jig swap # 20..... and can't wait to see what everyone else's look like.
Hopefully one day we can all get together, and sit around the table.....shoot the bull, and tie up some fabulous creations.
Thank You Sir.....

Matthew, it's a good thing watching the tiers improve. I have been in quite a few jig swaps, and we definitely have some great tiers that actually contribute, and are active in the jig makers section... I know I have seen myself improve over the last year...

Keep it up guys, and pass on the tradition.

Thanks everyone for the kind words, this post was not meant to toot my horn but ya'lls...
As everyone knows I'm a phone call away if I can help...
As Crappiehappy stated PASS ON THE TRADITION ...
Thanks ya'll....
Jigum

Matthew as said previously you have been a big inspiration for many of us here..

Ive told my story before,but I will say it again.

I was still a big bass hunter until 05 or 06,dabbled in crappie fishing,but was a back up plan for me.I started buying some Jigum jigs and learned how to fish them more effectively than the minner dunkin Id been doing,,,,,,,,And it Worked !!!!

Tony (sandwich maker) sent me a PM one day out of the blue and offered to send me some of his jigs,,,and man did he ... Hundreds of them,all sizes, shapes,combo's....

I had a old vice and some materials from my fly fishing days that hadnt seen light in years,but it came out that weekend...Its been one of the best hobby's Ive had in years.Especially on those cold winter nights or bad weather days when Id like to be on the water but cant..Ive tried to pay some of that generosity forward in the jigs Ive sent out,and a few of tyers that I showed some basics to.Ive learned alot from many of the tyers here and a couple other tying forums,and have made some good friends in the process.

I still have never sold one jig,and dont plan to.I tie for my enjoyment,and luckily they do catch some fish for me,my family and some friends...

You guys that do it professionally have my respect.... and or condolences