Tying videos for Beginners - video #5 - How to use Hackle feathers

This weeks video covers how to tie using hackle feather. This material is used a lot in tying jigs and flies. I do hope you enjoy learning how to tie jigs and flies.

[@wayneclark8482]

Excellent excellent teaching. Thanks

[@stumphunter100]

Thanks!

[@big_fishoutdoors5019]

I typed this color hopefully it works🤞 love your videos

[@fuzzyfultz]

Thank you Sir. Subscribed and liked. I have been tying fir couple yrs now. You did an awesome job explaining the hackle. I learned something yet again. Avid crappie fisherman here. God bless.

[@stumphunter100]

Thanks!

[@genesloan3175]

When I started learning, I was using cheap feathers from a Dollar store. I also tied my feathers like you do. But my feathers had the tips cut flat...so I just tied mine with the "V's". I used 1/80th round head jigs. The one thing I discovered was to tie in the proportion of the size of the jig.

[@stumphunter100]

Gene Sloan you are right about proportions to jig size and it’s something that each Tyer has to learn . Hours spent tying can not be replaced 👍🏻

[@larryking606]

Hey Ronnie ! Great Video ! I really enjoyed watching it ! I am new to Jig tying and your Video has given me some great information and your technique of tying ! Thank you very much for sharing ! I know it has helped me ! I am pretty sure it has helped others ! Take Care and Be Safe , hope to see more of your videos soon !

[@stumphunter100]

Larry, thank you. It’s people like you I hope to help. Tying is an art and each Tyer will do things a little different at times. The guys that were there for me when I was learning were always so helpful with all their knowledge. This craft is definitely enjoyable even after all my years of tying I still enjoy my time at the vise.

[@larryking606]

@@stumphunter100 Ronnie , I appreciate that ! I am new to jig tying , but I am an avid fisherman ! Have been fishing since I saw six years ago ! I am 72 years old ! I have never stopped learning, and I sincerely hope, I never stop ! But I Am very sincere in the things I say ! I have a long way to go in learning the Art of Tying Jigs , I have only told one other person that, I believe it is an ART ! Just by looking at a person's work ! Thank you again, for giving me the inspiration of tying my own jigs ! Take Care and Be Safe

[@dalecraft3562]

The hackle feathers you are using comes from the neck or saddle of the chicken.

[@stumphunter100]

You will want to use saddle hackle. Most saddles will have feathers sizes for flies up to jig size.

[@Coopersboy7]

Thank you for explaining the “v’s” I could never figure out their purpose. I’ve been tying on a small puff of Maribu to bulk up the tail part some. I put it on in front of hackle tail, then after two wraps, spread it around the hook shank 360 degrees then sench It down good. I personally have used the v’s but I found maribu was easier for me to tie down and I like the action it gives. Have you ever tried this?

[@stumphunter100]

I really like Maribor used in the tails of a jig for single pole fish like dock shooting or used under a float. I have mixed the two together and I do like the added movements of the Maribor. If it works why not use it 😊 That’s why I love tying my own jigs and flies, there’s more combinations then we could ever tie or use. Thanks for watching the videos.

[@Coopersboy7]

Thank you for the reply and input! They catch me crappie so I guess I’ll stick with it

[@trailridingwithej5658]

Keep it up

[@DrBamaboy31]

Hey McKee I’ve been looking on your eBay account and you make wonderful looking flys I was wondering if you could do a mystery box of 45 flys. How much would that be? I am a new fly fisher and just wanted to buy multiple types of flys to learn with.