RE: [VFB] bead help?

You can also put a cad of rubber cement or bees wax on the jaws of the tweezers to help hold the bead. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 8:59 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] bead help

Re: [VFB] bead help?

I put some beads is a plastic cap like the ones that are used to cover "take Outs" that have a recessed groove in the outer diameter. The beads will roll in the groove and stay put. I then take the hook by the shank and use the point of the hook to "catch" the hole in the front of the bead. I ho

Re: [VFB] bead help?

Hi Tony: Yes, I understand what you are saying. With the recessed groove located on the outside, it would be easier to get the point of the hook near the hole in the bead. I haven't used a "take out cover" but I can see the advantage. I find it difficult to access the hole in the bead with the

[VFB] Midge Size Larva Lace

Hi Mike: I am not familiar with stretch tubing. Is that a brand or generic? I thought Larva Lace was stretch tubing. I tied up a chironomid with Midge Size Larva Lace last night, wrapping it conventionally around the hook and was able to stretch it considerably in order to achieve a more tapere

Re: [VFB] Midge Size Larva Lace

Nev, Have a look at a couple of these. http://www.wapsifly.com/vt.html http://coloradoskiesoutfitters.com/tubing-fly-tying-materials-micro-stretch-d-rib/ The D-Rib is nice in that it stretches and it has a flat side. Mike On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 5:59 AM, Neville Gosling wrote: > Hi Mike: > >

[VFB] Treasure Trove

Hi Mike: When you mention D-Rib you got me searching. I determined that it was just a matter of locating plastic shoe box #7 which I subsequently found. Inside was a treasure trove that I had forgotten about. (grin) Does anyone remember a product called Swannundaze? It must be at least 25 years

Re: [VFB] Treasure Trove

That is why I was going to use some database to inventory my stuff. Someday I will do it. Then I will know what I have. I am like you I have a number of plastic drawers filled with stuff - that is fairly organized but then I have a few boxes. It is always a surprise. Mike On Sat, Apr 28, 2012

Re: [VFB] Treasure Trove

Been there done that. I have a load of Larva Lace stuck in a tub or draw somewhere in my room downstairs. Tony From: Neville Gosling To: Vfb-Mail Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:49 PM Subject: [VFB] Treasure Trove Hi Mike: When you mention D-Rib you got

Re: [VFB] bead help?

Nev, About the smallest I have done this with is a sz 20. There might be a better way with smaller hooks but I seldom tie small hooks anymore. My eyesight is getting old. LOL Tony Tony From: Neville Gosling To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April

[VFB] Mark Martin Midge

Hi Chuck: I'm sure it would work. Chironomid fishing is quite an art and can be extremely frustrating. There are many times when I have caught nothing and other times when the fish obliged. I don't claim to be very good at it. I am going to a lake that I have never fished or even seen before,

Re: [VFB] Mark Martin Midge

Nev: I just wish I could have a chance to do some Chironomid fishing for something besides bluegill LOL.. That fly has caught some of those for Me. Good luck whatever you use, Chuck - Original Message - From: Neville Gosling To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April

Re: [VFB] bead help?

I use tweezers with a very fine point, which allows me to pick them with one side in the hole, the other side on the outside of the bead. I then insert the hook point into the bead hole, release the tweezers and pull them out. I use very small beads, routinely tying pheasant tails on 18 to 22 s

Re: [VFB] bead help?

Another thing that can work in a pinch with small beads is to simply lick your finger and push it over the larger hole of the bead. It will stick to the wet finger, then bring the point of the hook into the smaller hole and slip the bead on. This is the "Wet Willie" method, and works particula

Re: [VFB] bead help?

That's exactly how I do it, and it works great, Chuck - Original Message - From: Tom Davenport To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:50 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] bead help? Another thing that can work in a pinch with small beads is to simply lick you

Re: [VFB] bead help?

Hi Tom: I've tried a version of the "wet willie" method, but managed to stick the hook in my finger in the process, not once but twice. (Grin). I have a set of 4 different Sipel tweezers like http://www.all-spec.com/images/product/sipel/1315.jpg which I bought used on E-bay. All four have ca