JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 I need some more wire to make my flies sink. But...i dont wanna use lead. Is there any wire that doesn't add as much bulk but sinks just as fast or faster. i also wanna stay away from buying hooks made to sink. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutRuleBassDrool 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Well, I'm pretty new at this, but usually when i tie patterns that i need to sink (and retain a sleek figure) i use ultra-wire (I think that's the name). Because the UW is thin, it might take two layers to make it heavy enough for certain patterns, but it still stays thin. But now that i think about it, it seems like a waste of wire Or you can use adhesive lead. I've seen that in a couple patterns, but I'm not sure how available it is. Hope I've been of some help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 What patterns are you wanting to weight jarrod? ever try some tungstun bead heads? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MbCarp 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 I like tungsten sheet- its around 1/16 th inch thick and easily cut( read weight adjusted) and used as underbody with being bulky and sink like a rocket:) Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2005 didnt think about the bead heads. ...but I am wanting it to work bass streamers and trout...I know I could buy lead eyes for the bass but then I'd have to buy something else for the trout. I think the UW might be what I need. I will look more about the tungsten sheets and stuff. Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
