Rubber Legs

[charlieb 0]

I want to try tying a few patterns that use rubber legs. Since I have none of the commercial legs available, will regular rubber bands work as well?

 

Thanks...Charlie

[Guest]

They'll work, but are usually a bit large for flies. Another source of similar materials is to cut open a bungee cord...good bungy cords are made up of many single strands of rubber in side a woven nylon cover (woven like a Chinese finger puzzle). Unwrapping this weave is tedious, but one bungy cord will give you a whole bunch (perhaps a lifetime supply) of rubber legs.

 

For many larger bass patterns, you can substitute the silicone type spinner bait skirts available in most tackle shops, not just fly shops.

 

Mark Delaney

[Guest]

All I can do is agree!

[charlieb 0]

Mark and luvinbluegills:

 

Thanks for the reply. Now I finally have an use for those 2 old spinner baits that have been taking up space in my desk. Just pulled the skirts off of both and have enough legs to last for a while.

 

Thanks again...Charlie