Tie a small thread-dam in front of the head, tie off, and cement. For example: if you want a broader profile fly you could position the materials in an Hi Tie position and once the glue dries it stays in place.ĥ.
While the Super Glue is drying, you typically you will have about a minute or two to re-arrange your streamer materials exactly as desired. You now have a unique opportunity to position your materials exactly how you want them on the fly before the glue sets. A slight overlap onto the materials is fine (it all gets covered by the head, so no need to be too neat and tidy!) Give it 20-30 seconds to start drying a bit, and then fit the head.Ĥ. Simply coat the thread head all around (top, bottom, sides). Lightly coat the thread wraps with some Super Glue. For example: a sparsely tied fly will have a smallish thread head after your materials are tied in therefore, you may have to build up a bigger head by using more thread wraps than usual.ģ. This will be different for every fly you tie and is 100% dependent on the amount and type of materials you are using for the particular fly pattern you are tying. Build up your thread head to a size that allows the head to fit snugly over your thread wraps and materials. This small gap leaves some room for the head and the final thread wraps.Ģ. When you tie off your materials, be sure leave a small gap of about a hook eye width between your thread head and the eye of the hook. We suggest you experiment to find the optimum hook for the particular streamer pattern you wish to tie.Īfter tying in all your materials, complete the fly by simply fitting the Baitfish Head from the front and finish off by tying a small thread dam between the skull and the hook eye.ġ. However, due to the wide variance in hook sizes and shapes found between the different hook manufacturers, this only provides general guidance to the hook sizes suitable for each size head. Note: Baitfish Heads have been sized using standard-length streamer hooks as a reference point.
This also allows you to tie with the hook facing either down or up.Īllow vertical freedom of movement for the tying materials so you can tie broader profile streamers and get more natural action from the materials.Īvailable in six colors carefully selected to match almost any color of natural or synthetic fly tying material, and are anodized to provide color, flash and durability. Included in a corresponding size and color, these ultra-realistic eyes act as an important trigger for predatory game fish.ĭistributes most of the head’s weight to the bottom of the streamer (like a dumbbell) ensuring it will swim in the correct position. Quick and easy to use. Simply tie in all materials first, then fit the Baitfish Head from the front. Quantity per pack: Small (10) Small/Medium, Medium (8) Large (6)ĭesigned to mimic the head, eyes, and gill plates of a baitfish, and to push more water than traditional streamers. A set of matching Fish-Skull Living Eyes is included with the heads in your pack. Quick and easy to tie, this groundbreaking innovation in fly tying offers an exciting alternative to using dumbbells or cones to weight your streamers. The Baitfish Head is a weighted head with a realistic baitfish profile and unique design features that make it a versatile platform for tying a wide variety of streamer patterns. The absolute best material for tying weighted streamer patterns.īest of Show – Fly Tying Materials: 2010 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show
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