Help !!!

[oldster]

..I like realist eyes on streamers and minnow type flies. there are some realist eyes for sale. I have trouble handleing the little buggers and getting them on the fly without glueing myselfy on also.. Any help out there?

[lastchance]

I run into the same problem at times. If those are the flat ones you peal off the paper try this. I place a drop of superglue where I'm going to attach the eye. I use a final needle point to gently pickup the eye and then place it. You can take the needle in a horizontal position to apply some pressure to the eye to make sure it sticks.

[oldster]

Thanks for your answer. The ones I have are not flat on the outside. I turn the fly 90 degrees (thank you rotary vice) put a drop of glue on the fly and try to get the eye on top. there is nothing that I have found to hold the eye. Sounds easy but it ain't. A needle won't stick in. where do you get yours ?

[lastchance]

I stick my needle gently in the round side and place it.

[rainbowchaser]

Tie in a piece of clear nylon at the end of the body . form head, whip finish and put eyes on. wrap mono over eyes and whip finish.

[lastchance]

I'm sort of confused. Could you post an illustration or photos.