Streamer/fly eyes....a profound tip!
When I 1st started tying I didn't whip finish but used half hitch tools.
If you did the same...don't let 'em' tools collect dust as they do a much better job putting on painted eyes then anything else I've tried.
A long time a go, I believe Fly Fishing ...no...it was American Angler magazine that asked for fly tying tips but apparently wern't to impressed by this one.
nam
I had lots of trouble with streamer eyes. I found the best painting tool. I bought a pice of balsawood 1/8th X 1/8th. I then use a pencil sharpener the old hand crank type. Just sharpen it to a point you want and try it on a sticky note pad. Then on your streamer head.
Fabric paint right out of the bottle then nail polish.
I trim the brush a little, but that is also right from the bottle
Very simple
The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
--- Horace Kephart
Guys...guys...guys!
Half hitch tools usually come in a cheap set of various sizes. The end hole actually holds enough paint with one dip to do two or more round eyes at a time.
nam
My eyes are round w/o any additional tools
The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
--- Horace Kephart
It's an American Angler conspiracy!
nam
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