Audio. Most of my Copper Johns are on a size 16 hook.
Audio. Most of my Copper Johns are on a size 16 hook.
VHS tape is actually SMALL for wing cases on some of the stuff Don Orders whips up!Originally Posted by ducksterman
If you don't have any old audio cassettes and want t try it, check out your local thrift store for near FREE prices. But look close at the actuall tape inside the cassette as there are different types of tape (Bias, chome etc.) and they have different coloring. The bias is a more brown and the chrome is a metallic black/brown. Also the leader at each end of the tape is a clear poly-film which should be useful as shell backs on scud patterns.
You might also watch out for the pearlescent icicle strands (for christmas tree decoration) These are 3/32" wide - good for small stuff. You can even stretch this stuff pretty thin without it breaking (for ribbing or very small pupa patterns). There is also a wide section at the top of all the strands (under the packaging tab) that you could cut or stretch to your liking. BTW, this material may come in wider strands? One packet is enough for several fly tiers lifetimes!
To answer original question - I use turkey feathers - because they come free with the turkey!LOL!!!
Best regards, Dave S.
Last edited by fishdog54; 10-18-2010 at 07:23 PM. Reason: Forgot to answer original question!
Hi Dave,
I have a package of these icicles which matches your description perfectly. In fact, I just used them last night to tie up a dozen Flashback GRHEs. Twelve, size #16 hare's ears used up lest than a quarter of a single strand. A single box may be a life-time supply for 8-10 tiers. BTW, I got my package of icicles deeply discounted two weeks after Christmas for 17 cents. Take care, 8T
Last edited by Eight Thumbs; 10-19-2010 at 02:31 AM.
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