Very nice work on that old pattern... Along with them you might want to cobble up a few more - without eyes or head ("blind bitters"), so that they land quietly as possible for really shallow, spooky fish that shy away from regular bitters. Bitters work some days - then not on others, strictly depending on the fish and how nervous they are that day...
Very nice work on that old pattern... Along with them you might want to cobble up a few more - without eyes or head ("blind bitters"), so that they land quietly as possible for really shallow, spooky fish that shy away from regular bitters. Bitters work some days - then not on others, strictly depending on the fish and how nervous they are that day...
Bob I tied some with bead chain and I made another batch with plastic eyes like you'd use on a tarpon toad. Even tied a couple bigger #4s incase the permit like them too.
ODC idk if I tied the properly yet. I guess I will find out come August when the bones either eat them up or give me the cold shoulder
That's a great white bait pattern - any fish that eats pilchards, herring, or sardines should take that bug the moment it comes near...
Thanks Bob. I've been using that, or a variation of it most of the season (which has been pretty incredible). It's durable, effective, and I can launch it with a 9wt.
Depends on the eyes. I use an impact resistant goop style adhesive if I'm using acrylic eyes like the one in the bottom photo. If I'm using laminate eyes that have an adhesive on the back, I'll use a q-tip with denatured alcohol to remove it before gluing them in place. The problem isn't your glue (probably), it's the adhesive they use on the backs of the eyes. That being said, I never use CA adhesives. They can't take a hit.
I had the same problem with eyes falling off, then started using E6000 glue. Water proof, clear, and tough. Have had Tarpon destroy the fly, but the eyes stay on. Get at Walmart.
I had the same problem with eyes falling off, then started using E6000 glue. Water proof, clear, and tough. Have had Tarpon destroy the fly, but the eyes stay on. Get at Walmart.
I use Loctite gel from Walmart. It has held up the best for me. As a bonus I can also use it to glue down coral frags in my aquarium. Only wish it came in a bigger bottle.
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Large crab imitation for tarpon and big permit floating In the channels.
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Trying new popper heads.
#8 bonefish bitters ready for Turneffe Flats, Belize in August
Bob LeMay
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ODC idk if I tied the properly yet. I guess I will find out come August when the bones either eat them up or give me the cold shoulder
Tis the season. A single high tie and a dubbing loop. 5 minute fly.
Bob LeMay
(954) 435-5666
Same pattern, different profile.
Depends on the eyes. I use an impact resistant goop style adhesive if I'm using acrylic eyes like the one in the bottom photo. If I'm using laminate eyes that have an adhesive on the back, I'll use a q-tip with denatured alcohol to remove it before gluing them in place. The problem isn't your glue (probably), it's the adhesive they use on the backs of the eyes. That being said, I never use CA adhesives. They can't take a hit.