plastic bead chain ?

[Ray Kunz]

Where can I buy black plastic bead chain for insect eyes? I bought som many years ago but have not seenit in catalogs or shops lately. I'm looking for the kind kind that is molded in one contiuous piece. I found some in silver and gold only in a craft store but it was absolute junk with all kinds of "molding flash" on the pieces. Thanks.

[harleybob87]

Ray have you tried your local hardware store. I have not tried ours yet cause we are getting bombarded with snow but as soon as it clears I will be out and about and if I find some I will pick it up for ya. can't cost that much LOL

[Kaboom1]

Got mine at the local craft store. They call it "Imitation Pearl Garland"...go figure!

Brad

[drolfson]

I bought a roll in the wedding section of the local Hobby Lobby. They had Gold, Silver and Pearl versions. I did look over 2-3 spools to get one I liked best, but it was not bad. It doesn't have any molding flash on it anyway. I have not seen any in black, but I will let you know if I do.

[William Fitzgerald]

Usually in the sewing section of craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Walmart. Two sizes and two colors--black gold BILL

[Buddy Sanders]

Ray,

I also got mine at the craft store.

Quality seems okay.

Let me know if you can't find any. I have a lot of it in black.

Buddy

[Flyandtie1]

I got some "bug eye" things that are basically plastic bead chain, free from a buddy. More pricey at the fly shop (where they came from) but it may be worth it for the quality.

[flyfisherjoe]

Beaded tie wraps, the kind used to tie wires together and the ones used as a security seal, are great for eyes. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. Even real small ones like you would use on a damsel nymph.

[Ray Kunz]

Hi Flyfisherjoe. Can you suggest a source ?

[SKershaw]

A buddy of mine gave me some that she got at Mardi Gras!!!

J/k... I got mine from DRolfson!!! ... little gold, little blue, little red

They are excellent for Shallow Crappie Candy flies!