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Britguy

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Glowbug
« on: February 13, 2007, 09:27:42 PM »
i tied this from a picture i seen does it look ok
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2007, 09:40:34 PM »
When I use a bead I completely wrap it to cover it up.
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2007, 10:00:06 PM »
Why use beads at all for glow bugs. If you want a little weight just wrap fine lead wire around the shank first. If you want an eye on the glow bug then tie in a different color but only half a strand instead of the usuall full but make sure that it is tied in the front close to the eye.
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2007, 10:01:24 PM »
Quote from: fly_guy on February 13, 2007, 10:00:06 PM
Why use beads at all for glow bugs. If you want a little weight just wrap fine lead wire around the shank first. If you want an eye on the glow bug then tie in a different color but only half a strand instead of the usuall full but make sure that it is tied in the front close to the eye.

I like the bead for faster flows. I agree the lead wire works but is not as heavy as a bead.
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2007, 10:04:42 PM »
I have noticed that with some beads. they sure have nice weight to them. Do you cover them in the middle of the bug.
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2007, 10:22:26 PM »
Quote from: fly_guy on February 13, 2007, 10:04:42 PM
I have noticed that with some beads. they sure have nice weight to them. Do you cover them in the middle of the bug.

Thats right the middle of the bug. Works great on the Vedder for springs ;)
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2007, 07:33:17 AM »
Quote from: bbronswyk2000 on February 13, 2007, 10:22:26 PM
Quote from: fly_guy on February 13, 2007, 10:04:42 PM
I have noticed that with some beads. they sure have nice weight to them. Do you cover them in the middle of the bug.

Thats right the middle of the bug. Works great on the Vedder for springs ;)

Thanks Brian. I am going to try that. Just bought a new RS2 by Reddington that should handle the springs.
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2007, 05:35:50 PM »
beads exposed work fine for me.
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Re: Glowbug
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2007, 10:57:28 PM »
thanks for the input guys
I have tied up some more
in different colors and different tails
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