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Natural latex rubber

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I have a free supply of natural latex rubber sheets in two thicknesses .030" and .008".

 

Does anybody have a good pattern using latex? They are a natural latex color, not quite transparent, but will take a permanent marker to darken them up. Any Ideas?

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Hate to see this material go to waste when it could find a home on a hook.

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Think I could maybe find use for it if you're going to discard it....Stuff makes great nymphs like stones an mayflies. Takes ink well and is easy to manipulate on the hook.

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It also makes a great peeking-caddis body. Just add a peacock or ostrich herl head and you are done. Ditto for wasp and fly larvae (maggots) for those who fish for 'gills, etc.

 

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Excellent material for tying caddis larvae and pupae. If you have a surplus I would be happy to make a trade.

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makes an amazing caddis larva pattern called a french tickler. the most realistic looking pattern i have seen that is easy to tie. grab some of it up. and for stuff like the others said czech nymphs, vladi worms. etc.

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