Bimini15 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 You did a good job, though... For eyes over synthetic fibers like EP, Congo, etc,... I like thicker glues like Liquid Fusion. Even gel superglue works better than the thinner regular superglue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 +1 on the gel for đ on synthetic.. then liquid fusion or Uv after it dries to make them last even longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 @Sandan  beautiful fish there bud ! Heart goes out to Colorado tonight. đ˘ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chasing_Tails 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 8 hours ago, danthebugman said: Tried my hand at an EP Minnow tonight. Not my favorite fly to tie. I have super glue all over my fingers from trying to get the eyes on đ. I like to use the gel type superglue for eyes. It doesn't flow into the hair, but does grip the hair very well. https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-1363589-6-Ultra-Control-Bottles/dp/B01EZTPXEO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=loctite+gel+superglue&qid=1616496587&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOEhHNE1JVTlTQzlYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTY2NzEzMkVBRlFISExDQkRRTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTkxMTAzNEZUSVRIMDA2QkZIJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Also, when setting the eye I like to use the backside of the bodkin to add pressure while the glue sets. Keeps your fingers out of the area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 10 hours ago, danthebugman said: Tried my hand at an EP Minnow tonight. Not my favorite fly to tie. I have super glue all over my fingers from trying to get the eyes on đ. Look on the bright side, it's better than getting superglue all over your eyes getting the fingers on! Kim  Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 Egg Sucking Leech Hook - 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, streamer/nymph hook, sizes 6-12 Bead - Brass or tungsten orange bead Weight - Lead/lead free wire Thread â Black or brown Tail - Dark-brown marabou Body - Fiery Brown Sybai Spectra Flash Dubbing or equivalent Can also be tied in all black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Moshup said: @Sandan  beautiful fish there bud ! Heart goes out to Colorado tonight. đ˘ @Moshup, Thank you. Tragic what happened just terrible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemac1 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 It common knowledge that fish that feed on baitfish tend to key on the eyes of their prey. Â So whimsically, I tied a couple of flies that accentuate the eyes. IMG_0264.MOV IMG_0263.MOV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chasing_Tails 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 18 minutes ago, mikemac1 said: It common knowledge that fish that feed on baitfish tend to key on the eyes of their prey.  So whimsically, I tied a couple of flies that accentuate the eyes.  IMG_0264.MOV 11.79 MB ¡ 1 download IMG_0263.MOV 20.52 MB ¡ 0 downloads There was an article I read from Saltwater Sportsman a long time ago that talked about use of eyes. There was a discussion of two eyes on one side, eyes in weird locations on the lure, damaged looking eyes...who knows, might be worth a try... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 Supercool @mikemac1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 Big Mac Pupa John Tavenner  Hook - Curved style Thread - Color of your choice. Only limited to colors of available thread Ribbing - Clear v-rib, larva lace etc Body - Thread Head - Black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 @mikemac1 Great !đ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstatetrout 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 What size? If they are bigger than 22 then they realy don't catch fish!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 1 hour ago, upstatetrout said: What size? If they are bigger than 22 then they realy don't catch fish!!! That's a bold statement. Which flies? (it's better if you quote the guy you are talking about or at least say his name) Which fish? I bet they will !!!!. Some fish will literally eat any fly. If a guy liked to fish for pan fish or grayling, he could probably catch a fish on any fly that wasn't too big to fit in its mouth. IMHO. I have run into rainbows up here that would almost hit anything at times too. I do pretty good with midges on 14's at times. Blanket statements are problematic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danthebugman 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Bimini15 said: You did a good job, though... For eyes over synthetic fibers like EP, Congo, etc,... I like thicker glues like Liquid Fusion. Even gel superglue works better than the thinner regular superglue.  19 hours ago, caloosa bug said: +1 on the gel for đ on synthetic.. then liquid fusion or Uv after it dries to make them last even longer.  12 hours ago, Chasing_Tails said: I like to use the gel type superglue for eyes. It doesn't flow into the hair, but does grip the hair very well. Also, when setting the eye I like to use the backside of the bodkin to add pressure while the glue sets. Keeps your fingers out of the area.  Thanks for the advice, I'll have to try something a bit thicker next time. I was trying to use the bodkin to pick them up and put them on with a dab of superglue. The first one went fine, but the second one was all kinds of a pain. It kept falling off the bodkin and getting stuck to everything, but the fly. Spent the afternoon tying. Among other things I added more seaducers and some small clousers to the fly box.   Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
