oxfordian 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 I'm looking for a source of small rubber or silicone eggs for tying steelhead flies.. I found this product sold by Fly Mart and I'm just wondering if anyone has tried them or know of anything similar in Canada.. http://www.flymart.ca/product.aspx?product_id=2280&name=Chew-balls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryon Anderson 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 looks similar to a product called something like "Otter's Real Eggs" or some such a few years ago, except those were packaged as individual little balls, not all strung together in a chain. I never tried them, as McFlyFoam yarn was much cheaper and worked just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxfordian 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 I do use egg Yarn patterns quite often however I've had alot of success with a realistic looking egg pattern fly tied by a local fly company.. I altered the ones I had to suite my needs this past winter but I would like to tie a few dozen before fall steelie season.. It requires 3mm or 4mm rubber eggs in a hot orange or salmon color.. I would prefer to buy within canada as I wouldn't be purchasing enough to offset the cost of international shipping.. Any reviews, suggestions or help is always appreciated. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 Ever tried hot melt glue and glue gun technique? Don't know if I have seen it in Canada. Bought mine out of a shop in Montana Years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxfordian 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 I have tried the glue gun method in the past. I don't recall them turning out very round. I will see about finding the correct color glue sticks and maybe give it another try. I have been away from the tying bench for a few years now. So I'm sort of re learning alot of techniques and tricks again. I'm just getting back into it again now that I can afford to start re-purchasing materials after an unforseen storage accident.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 82nd 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Wow , I'd hate to " google this " scares the crap outa me what could come up in search Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Wow , I'd hate to " google this " scares the crap outa me what could come up in search Hmmmm .... I've heard that humans are not instinctively afraid of anything. It takes prior experience or teaching to be afraid. Sooo .... just what HAVE you been "googling", David, that makes THIS search "scare the crap outa" you ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 82nd 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Wow , I'd hate to " google this " scares the crap outa me what could come up in search Hmmmm .... I've heard that humans are not instinctively afraid of anything. It takes prior experience or teaching to be afraid.Sooo .... just what HAVE you been "googling", David, that makes THIS search "scare the crap outa" you ??? Ahh lmao, valid point , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Seems to me that the people who market Chew Balls are missing the boat by not having a lion or a couple of piranhas on their logo. I know it would get my attention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites