Some New Frogs and a Popper

Some New Frogs and a Popper

Here are some new frogs that i tied.

Googly Eyes

Googly Eyes

Tip

Since I don't have those 3D sticker eyes I commonly see in fly tying, hard to source them locally, I make do with what i have or i can easily buy.

We have here, the googly eyes.

I first used them on my popper frogs.

They protrude and they looked buggy, lol.

In one of the youtube videos i saw, can't remember who, for those using craft foam, he suggested that the craft foam be punched using a punch hole or puncher and the eyes be placed inside the craft foam so as to avoid the eyes be easily detached and to have it inset.

Using a heated roundhead screw, with almost the same size as the googly eyes, i burned enough on the foam to create a hole to place the eyes inside.

And now they are sunk.

Will have to do them on my minnows when i make them next time.

Foam Minnows

Fly Tying July 2017

Foam Minnows

Tied these up.

Easy to tie.

I do hope the fish gobble this up.

The material is a bit hard to work with maybe another one would be more appropriate but this gives the fly more body and additional protection.

New Fly Tying Materials

New Fly Tying Materials

Some new fly tying materials to use.  They come in different sizes and colors too.

New Flies

More Flies for the Month of July 2017

Poppers and Wasp

 These poppers are easy to tie, but the legs are PITA...hahahaha

This wasp though is not easy.  By the way, this has no hook.  Done on a paperclip for my wife.