First timer here...Be gentle!

[J Barbosa]

They look pretty good and like you said no need for that much thread.

Did you strip out the short hairs from the bucktail?

Have you coated the thread with something to protect it yet?

I really like the bucktail

[Blazin420]

They look pretty good and like you said no need for that much thread.

Did you strip out the short hairs from the bucktail?

Have you coated the thread with something to protect it yet?

I really like the bucktail

Thanks John!!

I did strip out the short hairs and used Hard as Nails nail polish(stole my wifes)..I was just being over cautious about the hair falling out after 1 fish..Tried not to over load with hair instead used to much thread lol!

Figured id bring some life back to all those BT the fluke destroyed over the summer

[Monty]

What I have been doing is when starting put a few wraps back from the eye, small amount of Hard as Hull so it sticks to hook, then before I finish the head also apply some HaH. Finish the head, whip finish and coat with HaH.
I had problems loosing hairs on the first few lots I tied, this solved the problem for me.
Great start.
JB and Surfstix tie some great looking teasers. Most of my March/April Bass were on Surfstix teasers this year and I have a few of JB's teasers that I can't wait to fish next year. Their advice should be helpful.

[surfstix1963]

1st. time pretty damn good.Always lay down a thread wrap on the hook shank and hit it w/hard as nails, cut your bucktail and hold it by the tips too clear out the short hairs and always trim the cut end flush so the ends are even from the get go when you tie them down.Leave about a 1/4" gap from the hook eye so you can build a head later on,don't try and pull too tight on the thread it will cause the BT to spin on the hook a couple loose wraps to hold it then tie it down I don't whip finish I double half hitch and HAN.It takes practice don't rush it you have all winter.

[Blazin420]

Thanxs guys and thanx alot for the tips..Im gonna try these out tonight..Hope the catch!!..I no JB's catch for sure!

[Blazin420]

Is there a big difference in whip finishing opposed to half hitch? is one better than the other?..And your right surfstix i got all winter to sharpen my skills

[cowherder]

They look very nice for the first time out blazin! Thanks for posting them up and keep up the good work.

[buckethead]

Nice work good luck to you

[surfstix1963]

Some just prefer it, I don't find it to be needed the half hitches and HAN will hold it. I also epoxy my heads.

Is there a big difference in whip finishing opposed to half hitch? is one better than the other?..And your right surfstix i got all winter to sharpen my skills

[Blazin420]

Thanx again guys..And thanx for the input surfstix..I wanna try some epoxy on my next bunch..Oh they work!!! Picked up a short on the black and purple last night!!! Really cool to get a fish on something you made yourself!