Tying for the Enjoyment

[WoundedOne]

i just started tying Jigs about a month ago and finally got a little setup. These are some of my practice creations. Learning how to use tools techniques and watching videos. I think the hardest part so far has been keeping the maribeau intact after i wrap it with thread. It seems to pull out if i brush my fingers thru it. maybe i am not wrapping it tight enough. It will get better with time. These look a little ruff. Defiantly room for improvement.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

I really like the maroon and the olive.   Maybe one with the two together.   

[tjm]

4 hours ago, WoundedOne said:

It seems to pull out if i brush my fingers thru it. maybe i am not wrapping it tight enough.

Are you laying down a good thread base prior to tying in the feathers?  ... and are they pulling out or breaking off? some marabou is more fragile than it should be.

[WoundedOne]

@tjm Not so much trying the Duane technique. Probably just pulling out due to not getting wrapped. I will have to pay closer attention to it. It only happened on the last pictured Jig. The other ones are very heavily wrapped as you can see.

[WoundedOne]

18 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

I really like the maroon and the olive.   Maybe one with the two together.   

Good idea.Let me get the one color down then i will try the 2 color combo.

[tjm]

8 minutes ago, WoundedOne said:

Not so much trying the Duane technique

I have no idea what that is. I asked about a base because a base of thread gives friction and a slightly uneven non-slick surface so that materials tied in over it can be bound between the layers of thread, I have seen new tyers try to tie over a bare slick hook shank, resulting in materials moving. Any of those should catch a fish, although the olive color would be one I would chose. Carry on.

[Gavin]

Marabou is tough for a beginner..Pull it off the stem, transfer to other hand, measure for length, transfer to other hand, cut to length, tie in is one method.  Cut  a spot to tie in the the tip of the feather, tie it in, and wrap it is the other method. Keep a razor blade handy for your rejects and practice.

 

[Dutch]

When I tie marabou I lay down thread on the hook shank,  cut about a third of what is needed, wrap it down with a couple of wraps, add another third, wrap it, then finish with what I need and place it where it needs to go, lay on a bunch of tight wraps, a few whips and call it good.  I usr Danvil flat waxed line so I can pull it really tight and not break it. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

 

2 hours ago, tjm said:

I have no idea what that is. I asked about a base because a base of thread gives friction and a slightly uneven non-slick surface so that materials tied in over it can be bound between the layers of thread, I have seen new tyers try to tie over a bare slick hook shank, resulting in materials moving. Any of those should catch a fish, although the olive color would be one I would chose. Carry on.

I always wondered why the bare hook was wrapped.  Good info.  

[WoundedOne]

Been doing a little tying last few days. Practice and getting used to the material is making a huge difference. Here is some that i am pretty proud of. I will continue to update you all as i progress. Oh yea i need to remember to tie the dark color on top.