Re: [VFB] Re: Foam

[Mike Bliss]

Thanks to all that responded.  It is interesting the different perspectives. 
I have to sqeeze the water from the craft foam after a period of time.  That 
time obviously decreases each time.  The fly gets heavy and does not ride as 
well.  Maybe if I was catching bigger fish they would break me off and I 
would have an excuse to put on the next fly.  I will try these other ideas 
and see if that helps.  I found a neat piece of pipe insulation in black 
that seemed to be closed cell and had bigger cells.  I will also become a 
more observant beach comber.  Thanks again.

Mike
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From: "edward s engelman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <vfb@troutnet.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:00 AM
Subject: [VFB] Re: Foam


Craft foam is more dense than other types of closed cell foam.  When it is
wrapped tightly it becomes even more dense therefore less buoyant.
The most buoyant foam that I use for tying is from pool noodles or caulk
backing.  Will the kids really notice if their pool noodles are 2"
shorter????  Foam sandals (aka flip-flops)and old boogie boards are great
too!  Mike you are in Hawaii right?  You may even find more than you could
ever use beachcombing!  In the northeast the floats used on lobster pots
works great too (they are more rugged and are often made from expanded PVC
foam).  Another beachcombing find!
Let me know if you would like an envelope of foam sent your way.
Ed Engelman
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From: Jack Lehman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <vfb@troutnet.com>
Sent: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 07:30:32 -0600
Subject: Re: [VFB] Foam
Are you sure tou're using craft foam?  Craft foam and like products
have closed cell foam.  If you're using packing materials, like what
comes with computers, its open cell, basically a sponge.
Jack
Mike Bliss wrote:
> Question:  from some posts that we have had recently my mind went to a
> problem that I have with craft foam.  It absorbs water and then
> sinks.  Is it just me?  If not, what should I do to make it water
> resistant and still float.  Is there a better alternative? (I hope I
> can do something to treat it because I have half of the free worlds
> supply of it.)
>
> TIA
>
> Mike
>
>
>
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