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hi all

 

i am trying to get a box of streamers together for the forthcomming season

 

i want to tie up a few patterns using sculpin wool as a head

 

first however im finding it diffficut to get inspiration for patterns. im wondering if any of you could provide some inspiration.

 

second could any of you provide some tips on working with sculpin wool

 

all the best

john

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I pretty much just use wool in place of deer hair when tying any streamer that calls for deer hair. The only thing that I do differently is that I will usually add gills to the sides of the streamer. One suggestion would be to tye a muddler minnow and instead of using deer hair for the head just use some wool.

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thanks for the replies

 

many thanks for the video burce

 

i had a go following your instructions and im pleased enough with the result

 

i think i can improve on the next few

 

i have not yet put eyes on my fly

 

could you plese explain the stuff you used for sticking the eyes

 

thank you

 

all the best

john

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John, Eyes are optional. The adhesive I use is called Bond 527, but any Muti-purpose cement will work. Just make sure it dries clear-is-flexible and water resistant, any hardware should have what you need

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Hey Bruce, where do you get Bond 527, I have not seen it here in a long time.

 

Cheers, Jeff.

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EZ Shape Sparkle Body also works well for eyes.

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