use flexcement when dubbing bodies. You could also use a slow epoxy too. You need to make sure that the body is glued otherwise you found out what happens. I generally use an extended body hook, Partridge sells them. Try deer hair for the body too & it will float forever.
Bob H ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 8:29 AM Subject: [VFB] Extended body mayflies > I am interested in tying extended bodies for mayflies. I read an article that > explained how to tie extended bodies using a needle clamped in the jaws of > your vice. You tie the extended body on the needle ( somehow ) as a seperate > piece altogether. You can mass produce the extended body parts , and then > use them later when you start tying your mayflies. Can anyone give me any > info regarding this method of tying.....i.e. any specific tying > instructions. This was not a weaved or stitched style... it was a dubbing > method. I tried dubbing onto the needle last night, but after I slid the > extended body off the needle, the whole thing fell apart..as I expected it > would. I wish i could remember where I saw the article ! I know there are > alot of tying guru's on this list , so please help!!! > Thanks, Mike >
