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Rubber legs?
What do you all use as legs for your panfish/bass/other critters that take leggy bugs flies? I tried elastics, but I couldn't find anything small enough in diameter. Not for the size 14's I have. I've inquired to a couple companies that manufacture elastic, and I have some samples coming in the mail. But, of course, this is one size diameter and it's in bulk. Highly in bulk. Still not sure if I want to go with the bulk idea. If I do, I'll probably be hooking up a lot of you with legs, since we're talking like 1000 yards of this stuff. But that's not the point, the point is, what do you all use, cause I'd prefer not to have to buy a giant box of elastic hahaha.
Take care,
Shane
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You might try going to the Bass fishing section of a store near you and look for Spinner Bait Skirt materials. It comes in many sizes and colors. Hope this might help. John
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Bungee cords or sometimes called elastic motorcycle straps. The kind with the elastic inner core has loads of rubber leg material. I just have to pick and choose which cord by looking at the tip of each cord before buying. Different colors and sizes can be had. A lot of leg work from store to store to find the right size and color though. Cut the braided covering off to get to the elastic inner core.
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I'm definitely looking for something in bulk. I'll check out the bungee cords for sure, it's a great idea. I'll rob what's left of my spinning gear, I have a few spinner/buzz baits left. I'll recycle those for now:)
Thanks a lot!
Shane
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I buy this type of stuff. Under $2 and I haven't run out of any of mine yet. You can get multiple diameters and colors.
http://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingsto....aspx?ID=17582
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I have found the only bad part about using spinner bait skirts is they are to flimsie and I like for my rubber legs to hold out straight and stand up. You can buy those things in micro sizes for tying small trout flies but I prefer to use the medium size when tying warm water stuff. I have found they make a big difference in the way the fly falls and the way the fish hit.
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Well, the way I do it is to wait until I'm feeling the most manly and macho, haven't shaved in a couple of days -- I put on my favorite blue jeans, boots, and flannel shirt, get in my pick up truck and then I go into the local fabric story (Joann or Hancock Fabrics). Depending on what you need, bathing suit elastic works well, but they also have a selection of elastic "threads". The ladies there are always more than willing to help any hapless man who walks into the store -- it's evidently a rare occurence.
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Angler's Choice Super Floss is great for "rubber legs."
Google Angler's Choice Super Floss and the company will be the fourth entry down, with the header View Catalog.
John
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Shane,
The other day I went to the 'Dollar Tree' store where everything is $1.00. I happened to look, as I'm accustomed to do, at their children's toys, household, craft and other items. You'd be amazed what you can find that has applications for fly fishing and tying. Anyway, I found something that meets your needs. It is a toy or key chain or something that has about 500, 4 inch rubber strands. I'm guessing that each strand is about 1/32 of an inch diameter and there are about 10 different colors in each toy. They are perfect for legs on flies or anything else for that matter. Yes, I bought one.
Deezel