How to use the UV resin (do you do it like this)

[@gregs2509]

Looking good! A tip on the thread avalanche. When you get to building the taper, make sure the thread is "relaxed". Let the bobbin hang and spin it counter clockwise- the object is to take the twist out of the thread and get the fibers parallel. As we wrap the thread on the hook, each time we make a turn it also makes a full twist in the thread so you have to repeat the untwisting as you go. This also makes the thread lay much smoother. I would also recommend checking out using dubbing for the body of the jig. Just remember to counter wrap with fine (22-28 gauge) brass wire to make it durable- a hundred fish jig is my goal. Then cut the stuff off and re-tie for another hundred fish on the same hook. On the scissors- I bought a pair of DOVO Flamma scissors years ago at a cutlery shop that were in the sewing section. Very fine, straight tips. I've used them on size 20 nymphs up to salt water sizes with excellent results. Take a look in the sewing section. Buy a good pair of scissors and take care of them and your tying will be much more enjoyable. Except for the fish- they probably don't like being invited to the dinner table! Three more tips to help your hook up and make unhooking easier and less damaging to the fish or the unlucky fisherman. Get a pair of short, round jaw, needle nosed pliers and pinch the barbs down just so the point of the barb touches the shank. Then open the bend of the hook slightly (my thanks to Richard Gene the Fishing Machine for that one). Also sharpen the hook as needed. Needle sharp. These combined will increase your hookups and landing. It will be much easier and faster to unhook all those shorts. And when you get one in your finger it really pays off! Good fishin' y'all!

[@ericmasseyjigco]

Greg…..those are some awesome tips I greatly appreciate it. I bet almost all of us are using some of the advice the great Richard Gene the Fishing Machine gives us in his videos. Thank you for watching

[@melvinmoorman4512]

Great content as always brother!!

[@ericmasseyjigco]

Thank you

[@robertchadwick1552]

Looks great. I just started using UV resin also so this was a good video to watch. I like the vibrant color choices & I'm sure the fish will also. Keep up the great work.

[@dannybryson3646]

love it.can't wait to try it.thanks so much !

[@dannyl.wellington4073]

Great looking jigs. I like your work I have learn a few things about jig tying. Thanks

[@richardkunz9004]

Starting to make some UV jigs thanks for sharing your experience with us 😊

[@robertheschke5823]

👍 I like it!!

[@richardkunz9004]

Have you ever tried the Texas style jig heads from Jason’s Tackle? They look really sweet 😘

[@ericmasseyjigco]

Oh yea they come out nice

[@curtiscouch2260]

What would a descent cost effective Uv resin be in your opinion

[@rodweber2407]

Hi Eric, nice job on the jigs! What are the mirror eyes you are using on the jigs? I’d like to get some

[@ericmasseyjigco]

I really think I got them off amazon

[@jasonh2490]

When I tie like that I think of the taper as stairs. If I make the stairs to steep the thread falls down.

[@jeffro7407]

i started buying all my jigs from Jason fast shipping and a super guy to deal with. i don't do spotify but will give it a try are you quitting youtube?

[@ericmasseyjigco]

No I’ll never quit KZbin