Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 I am a rookie fly tyer. Was wondering if anybody have a good demonstration on a big feather jigs on 3/4 and 1 oz jig heads..? I'm talking about from the tip of the weight to the tip of the last feather would be roughly 5 1/2 to 7 in. I predominantly want to Tie White feathers, what feathers would y'all suggest? Thanks for any feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 If you can post a pic of what you are thinking for a jig odds are I can give you a good idea on material and approach to typing I think I know what you are looking for but there is so many options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Preciate it hillbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Looks like it has had a ruff life lol About half way or even closer to the back of the hook tie in some saddle hackle feathers for the tail. Then spin strung marabou around the hook to create the collar. Probably 2-3 good size marabou feathers will do If you want after breakfast I can tie up a jig of similar style and post a pic that would likely treat you well. If you’re interested in it I can add material list so you could make your own 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Man yea! That would be great! I'm definitely looking forward to this. As always, your response and your expertise is much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Ok material list pearl flashabou pink flashabou pearl uv ice dub red large chenille white strung marabou white strung hackle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Nice. You the man Hillbilly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 First a few tie in some pearl flashabou where the flashabou ends build up a ball of random material. This is just to flare the tail feathers of the jig and it’s not seen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Tie in about 6 strung hackle around the ball then spin a strung marabou collar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Add in some pink flashabou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 I have to clear some photos to continue hold on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Roger that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Trying to figure out how to erase some old photos so I can continue this might take a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 All good... take your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Reached out to see how to clear some old photos. Once I have it sorted I will continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Thanks bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 It will let me do one more pic so here is the finished jig for the time being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Thats what im talkin about! Beautiful...i took some screen shots so i have some reference. Is there anything I could help you out with or anything I could do for you taking the time to show me and teach me something new. I plan on smacking them off the ledges this bad boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 All I ask is if you are given the chance to help others pay it forward Do that and we are square 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Thats how we keep the world spinnin. Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Let’s see if this works 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 There is the last steps a little late but there you go lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted July 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) I appreciate it Hillbilly my old baseball coach is a fly fishing guide around here, he's teaching me how to tie these big feather jigs based on your info. I will send you the pics of the Giant Smallmouth I'll be yanking off the ledges. Thanks again bud Edited July 8, 2020 by Shepherd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Well Hillbilly, ive tied a few now. This is my fist one. Not as pretty as yours, but it caught some fish. Ive gotten much better. But i thought you might get a laugh at this one i called Genesis... as you can see I didn't start the feathers till past halfway the hook. Give me your honest opinion about my first try and then I'll post my last one I tied. Still not as pretty as yours but very similar. And one more thing hillbilly, what is your opinion on using like real turkey feathers, owl feathers, Hawk, goose, hummingbird, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgie Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 As long as they catch fish who cares what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
