Mike G Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 A while back Terry Dodge introduced me to flashy stuff a.k.a. Gilt Eyelash. I have used it on a number of flies. Recently I saw this in Jay Fullum's new book. He's using gilt eyelash. I guess it is catching on. I do like Fullum's idea of trimming the strands to size if they come out too bushy. But no matter what, Terry had it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 it is usefull material i have seen it in silver ,gold and red. thepicture doesnt do justice as it is very shiny. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 it is usefull material i have seen it in silver ,gold and red. thepicture doesnt do justice as it is very shiny. rich lots of colors out there. Add black/gold, solid black, blue, green, red, and copper to your list. Gilt Eyelash But wait there's more named after our favorite Ex-Con. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hey! That ain't right! I was trimming some of mine also. I prefer not to trim them. It could be co-inky-dink but I found that I had more action with the untrimmed flies. It is kind of strange how we never saw this stuff until about a year after I was using it. I believe Brad Miller has one on his FlyBass.com site also. Thanks for looking out for me Mike G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I can't take a good picture of a fly. Must be a trick to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 saw some at michaels by 88 tollway and orchard martha has about 5 good colors this store actually carrys patons chenille in 5 colors too. for your photos i have heard that the fly needs to be on a green backdrop and should be back lighted to avoid shadows. terry, will you be tying with that stuff at the fly show? rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 rich - I hate to say it but I don't think I will be able to make the fly show this year. I hope all goes well with the show and I hope to see it's return in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hey! That ain't right! I was trimming some of mine also. I prefer not to trim them. It could be co-inky-dink but I found that I had more action with the untrimmed flies. It is kind of strange how we never saw this stuff until about a year after I was using it. I believe Brad Miller has one on his FlyBass.com site also. Thanks for looking out for me Mike G. So now you tell me about not trimming. It is a great material. I would really like to try the red. It seems perfect for the Red and White. The gold and silver look good too. I have the Night Fire and Chocolate from Terry. Is anyone interested in a swap? I'll buy the red. You buy another color and we swap yard for yard. That way no one has to get stuck with a full 110 yard skein. Next there is taking pictures; background is important. I use the Same Fun Foam sheets that I use for flies. Just lay them on top or clip the foam to an easel behind the vise. I usually shoot with natural light instead of flash. Nobody compiains. ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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