| The Contented Angler 147 Jefferson Avenue Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068 724-337-0437 ajgablick@comcast.net |
Few can argue with the results when using Plastic
egg beads from Spirit River. The method of melting
the bead on the hook maintains the hook gape and
is a very durable way to attach the bead. It is not
legal to use molded plastic beads on special
regulation areas. If you've been mislead to believe
that you need a red dot on the egg, put glue inside
the hole and stuff some red dubbing in there.
Choose a Lightnin' dub color to match the color of
the bead you are using.
egg beads from Spirit River. The method of melting
the bead on the hook maintains the hook gape and
is a very durable way to attach the bead. It is not
legal to use molded plastic beads on special
regulation areas. If you've been mislead to believe
that you need a red dot on the egg, put glue inside
the hole and stuff some red dubbing in there.
Choose a Lightnin' dub color to match the color of
the bead you are using.
| The Egg Melt Hook: Dai Riki 135 #10 -12 I also like the Dai Riki 075 #12 for the 6mm bead Thread: Monofilament Egg: Spirit River Egg Bead. 6mm Veiling: Marmalade Lightning dub from Spirit River followed by Pearl Blue Spirit River Lite Brite. |
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1. Heat the hook for 5 seconds.
2. Using tweezzers, place
the bead on top of the
hook. It only takes a few
seconds to melt.
the bead on top of the
hook. It only takes a few
seconds to melt.
3. Egg melted in the
proper position.
proper position.
4. Veiling added to completed
egg fly. Select how much
veiling you need and then cut
that amount in half.
egg fly. Select how much
veiling you need and then cut
that amount in half.
Egg melted to 3XL hook ready to
complete the Egg Sucking Leech.
complete the Egg Sucking Leech.
Be sure that 1/3 of the egg is below
the shank to maintain balance.
the shank to maintain balance.
It is important that you do not
overdo the veiling!
overdo the veiling!
If you are not concerned about maintaining the
gape, you can heat the front of the hook and
push the egg on the hook in the usual way.
Please use tweezers. If you are tempted to use
your hand please use some sort of protection.
To make a double egg a metal removable
guard like the old hackle guards needs to be
placed in front the the first egg to prevent
melting it.
gape, you can heat the front of the hook and
push the egg on the hook in the usual way.
Please use tweezers. If you are tempted to use
your hand please use some sort of protection.
To make a double egg a metal removable
guard like the old hackle guards needs to be
placed in front the the first egg to prevent
melting it.
Red yarn threaded through the eggs to
produce a red dot.
produce a red dot.