Supplies

[JCWolfe]

So I go into the Hobby Lobby the other day in Tulsa looking for a special type of razor blade. Walking up and down the aisles I see these things that are about a 1/4" round. I'm thinking why can't I run a hook thru those and super glue them on the hook, instant egg fly. 99 cents for a package of 50. I got pink, white and cerise color. Going to glue a few and try it. Continuing, I go up an aisle for necklace making and find some 3.2mm beads in copper,sterling silver color,

gold and black nickle color. 200 pack of beads for $1.99, I buy 3 colors. They will work on some hooks, tried it. Another aisle I find wire, mainly gold and silver with several different gauges, some were good for fly tying. I also found a multi pack with different colors which I bought. A little heavy but I think usable. Going thru the embroidery section I find DMC thread and if you have read the book Midge magic you will know this is a jackpot. I don't know about the quality of some of this stuff but for no more than I spent I thought it was worth buying. Also I found a variety of feathers.

[jdmidwest]

You missed the fly foam for hoppers, beetles, ants, and indicators in the craft foam isle. They also have a pretty good assortment of adhesives, paint, and balsa for popper bodies.

[JCWolfe]

I did see that, still pretty basic fly tying for me.I'm doing simple stuff.

[JCWolfe]

I saw a bunch of different colored foam today at walmart in the craft section. I should learn to tie some hoppers and buy some and stock up.

[RSBreth]

Hobby Lobby is where I get my foam and glue for it, too.

[grizwilson]

Any tips on making the hopper bodies, do you glue sheets together then cut or????

[Arofishing]

I glue and then cut. Depending on the complexity of the shape I am cutting, and the desire symmetry, this generally works out well. Nothing else comes to mind. Did you look at this thread on here: hoppers ?

[grizwilson]

I glue and then cut. Depending on the complexity of the shape I am cutting, and the desire symmetry, this generally works out well. Nothing else comes to mind. Did you look at this thread on here: hoppers ?

Thanks, do you use a spray adhesive or ??? to glue sheets? I am thinking gluing 3 layers then cut in 1/4" strips and cut down/shape frome there?

[Arofishing]

I use Zap a Gap. It can leave a visible residue (out the sides etc...) so I'd use it conservatively. Actually, that is one reason to glue and then cut, so you can just cut off whatever excess glue comes out the sides.

[Outside Bend]

Spray adhesive (Super 77) works pretty well for sandwiching foam sheets together. A bunch of fly shops now carry body cutters- basically metal punches that'll cut the foam into the desired shape. They're not too tough to make yourself, either.

Hobby Lobby and other craft stores are great- I've been able to pick up glass beads, wool roving for tying streamers and muddler heads, all sorts of yarn and other stuff. Recently found some hot-glue sticks impregnated with pearlescent glitter, have been using those to spin up some airhead-style bass flies.

Link for the body cutters:

http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?store=feacraft&action=searchadvanced&advancedsearch_word_modifier=phrase&advancedsearch_words=body+cutter&x=0&y=0