Jig tying instructions.

[Leif]

Here are some instructions on tying bucktail on jigs. I found basic instructions on the web, then added my details and simplified them. Hope this helps.

You don't need a vise for tying bucktail on jigs but if you have an interest in tying large streamers and saltwater teasers a quality vise will cost you about $85- 160.00 now. It should fit at least a size 3/0 hook and be able to rotate 360 degrees.

I use the Regal Rotary C-Clamp Vise
Rotary C-clamp vise offers 360° rotation for viewing flies at all angles.

In jig tying the buck tail hair around the jig head, do it in steps.

The first step is to get some nylon, or Kevlar thread. Here is what I use.

Gudebrod Kevlar® Thread Assortment Item:IA-319139 or you can use rod building thread. "D" size is heavier and makes a good choice.
With respect to tying treads......8/0 is for tiny flies and 3/0 is for larger fly tying.

Wrap a few turns of the thread around the jig head where the bucktail will go, and cover this wrapping with clear Gorilla Glue or other super glue.

Take a pinch of hair(half the diameter of a pencil), lay it against the glue and wrap a few turns of the thread around it. Then add another drop or two of glue, lay another pinch of hair against it, and tie a few more turns of thread around the hair.

Keep doing this until you build up a thick body of hair around the hook, concealing most of it except the point and the barb. It is a good idea to make up several pinches of hair in advance.

When you have the full amount of bucktail hair wound on the jig head, finish the jig tying by wrapping the rest of the thread as tightly as possible over the jig. Then end it by tying a series of half-hitches.
Finally, cover the thread wrapping with a heavy coat of clear quick-drying cement.

[The Sinker Man]

Leif,

You mean that you finally got around to tying those jigs?

[sportfishingusa]

much easier to take several wraps on the body of the jig, take a clump of hair, put it on with about 2-3 good wraps, wet your fingers and rolls the hair around.. i would also not recommend glueing anything until the end.. if at all.

[Leif]

Originally Posted by sportfishingusa

much easier to take several wraps on the body of the jig, take a clump of hair, put it on with about 2-3 good wraps, wet your fingers and rolls the hair around.. i would also not recommend glueing anything until the end.. if at all.

You are full of s@&t. If don't you glue them they fall out. Obviously you have never tied or fished bucktails.


Leif

[The Sinker Man]

Leif,
I think I'd take yours over the other guys...

[RussH]

Originally Posted by The Sinker Man

Leif,
I think I'd take yours over the other guys...

I'm with this guy.

[billfish16]

Originally Posted by RussH

I'm with this guy.

Me too!

[Jigsmith]

Are you guys serious? I have tied many many bucktails and flies with no adhesive whatsoever and they are just fine. It's all how you tie I guess. I have been making my own bucktails and flies for a loooong time and the only ones that fall apart are those that get attacked from bluefish.

[Tin Squid]

Originally Posted by Jigsmith

Are you guys serious? I have tied many many bucktails and flies with no adhesive whatsoever and they are just fine. It's all how you tie I guess. I have been making my own bucktails and flies for a loooong time and the only ones that fall apart are those that get attacked from bluefish.

I've been "tying" since age 14 and I advocate using adhesive (of various kinds) for all flies. Bucktail has a tendency to slip unless of course you have a huge amount of wraps with heavy thread. You can use adhesive and use a moderate amount of thread. If you want a very durable bucktail you would need a vast amount of wraps to insure the bucktail held firm for the "maximum amount of time". Bluefish do come into the equation quite frequently by the way. Epoxy works best with blues in my experience.

[RussH]

I've never tied a bucktail in my life, however I do something that is VERY similar with thread and string to make tassels for very old alabaster fixtures we restore. And I always put down a layer of glue to make everything line up better. Just use a paint brush put it on and then do a few wraps. Same theory in my mind. When I've gotten lazy and done it without glue a good yank can unwind the whole thing.