fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 From the Liquid Lace web site: http://www.uniqueflyfishing.com/ "After purchasing Liquid Lace, take it to a pharmacy and ask for a 27g 1/2" long needle, 29g for micro lace, 3 ml syringe and also purchase some baby or mineral oil. Fill the syringe with oil, insert the needle in one end of the lace and inject the oil until it comes out the other end. Tie or clamp one end off and now you are ready to start tying." My Liquid Lace arrived. According to their web site I am supposed to get a syringe and fill the tube with mineral oil. I took the instructions to the drug store and asked for the size needle and syringe indicated. The druggest told me I couldn't buy one without a Rx. I really don't want to pay for a DR. visit just to tie some flies. So my question is this; do I have to fill it with oil to be compliant with the swap rules? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 no Bob that is just if you want the liquid in the lace to give it the live look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natedubay 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 The druggest told me I couldn't buy one without a Rx. That's an attempt to keep IV drug abuse down. One that has almost zero effect on actual drug abuse rates. Varies from state to state. The ones that actually read scientific studies have free needle programs since it lowers IV infection rates. Some woodworking stores have them for injecting glue into joints.... but... The easiest way is find a friend that works in medicine. There is always stuff being thrown out because of past due dates. I used to take alot of the out of date stuff and donate it to teaching facilities for students to practice with instead of just junking it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famill00 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Just go to a different drug store. I bet you will find someone to give/sell you a needle. Seems to work for all the crackheads.... -Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 I bought syringes and needles from several pharmacists when I was living in Indiana. After I explained why I wanted them he/she had me put my signature in their logbook- same as when you buy medicine with a prescription. Bob- either 1) your pharmacist is trying to throw his weight around or 2) you have the appearance of a desperate heroin junkie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Apparently in California we no longer have log books that allow you to just walk in and buy needles and syringes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 I would send you some but the usps frowns on that plus the local heroine addicts turn theirs in for replacements Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mybadhabit 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Does injecting the liquid lace with oil included or is it an added ingredient? Blane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
professori 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 liquid lace can be used with or with out oil. I prefer it with oil because it gives it extra depth. if you know a diabetic, you should be able to get them to give you one of theirs. I just went into the pharmacy, told them what I needed them for and they sold me a 10 pack for something like $2.50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mybadhabit 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Cool, then I will be adding green holographic thread to my list of ingredients then. Blane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margaretann 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 I bought syringes and needles from several pharmacists when I was living in Indiana. After I explained why I wanted them he/she had me put my signature in their logbook- same as when you buy medicine with a prescription. Bob- either 1) your pharmacist is trying to throw his weight around or 2) you have the appearance of a desperate heroin junkie. [/quote Sometimes they are just trying to cover their own butts, but they probably hear all sorts of stories. My dad is a diabetic so I have plenty of syrenges here. No need to go but any. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Just an FYI; California law criminalizes possession of syringes without a prescription. We no longer have log books in California. I did manage to get one from a diabetic friend so thanks for all the information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOwens 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 I FINALLY GOT MY MATERIALS !!! haha, I will be figuring out my extra material within the next day and shooting it over to ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis Bille 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 I mailed my flies out today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 Flies are in the mail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites