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Fly Tying / Epoxy finish comparisons

« Last post by Kirk Dietrich on May 19, 2013, 09:55:24 AM »

I did some testing on some soft foam, the Live Body foam heads. I'm not sure about durability, this is just about what remains flexible and the quality of the coating. I've got results by each of the pictures. Now, I'll have to see if a flexible coating on a soft bug is more or less durable than a hard coating on a soft bug.

Kirk

Used four different finishes on Live Body soft, close cell, foam popper heads. Top left: LIQUID FUSION (LF) watered down 2 parts LF/1 part water, foam is compressible but finish could use a second coat. Top right: FLEX COAT rod builders epoxy, foam is not compressible but finish is thickest and smoothest of them all, after sitting in shed for two days, the shine has dulled; after reading a little on rod builder forums, I may have put on to thick of a coat - seems that rod builders prefer putting on two or three thin coats. Bottom left: BOB SMITH INDUSTRIES (BSI) 20 min cure epoxy, foam is slightly compressible but not as flexible as LF, coating is thick and smooth. Bottom right: BSI 30 min cure epoxy, foam is not compressible, coating is thick and smooth.

Live Body foam not compressible - that's my fingers flattening out. Finish is 30 min BSI epoxy.

Live Body foam is slightly compressible - that's not my fingers flattening out. Finish is 20 min BSI epoxy.

Live Body foam compressible - that's not my fingers flattening out. Finish is Liquid Fusion.

Live Body foam not compressible - that's my fingers flattening out. Finish is Flex Coat Rod Finish.

Fishing Reports / Re: Breaking in my new setup

« Last post by SWMO on May 19, 2013, 08:45:30 AM »

Quote from: Cliff Huntington on May 19, 2013, 06:17:55 AM

Isn't it a pain brim fishing when those pesky bass get in the way.

There seems to be some rule in nature that controls that. Too many brim when bass fishing, bass when after brim, whites when crappie fishing and the list goes on.

Fly Tying / Re: Stealth Bomber Color Preferences?

« Last post by Stana Claus on May 19, 2013, 06:23:12 AM »

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Each of those foam sheets is 5.5" x 8.5" and I can easily get two dozen bodies per sheet, so some experimentation is definitely in order. I'll try to take good notes and post my results at the end of the season.

Fishing Reports / Re: Breaking in my new setup

« Last post by Cliff Huntington on May 19, 2013, 06:17:55 AM »

Isn't it a pain brim fishing when those pesky bass get in the way.

Fly Tying / Re: Stealth Bomber Color Preferences?

« Last post by Cliff Huntington on May 19, 2013, 05:56:11 AM »

More popping bugs in my stable sport some sort of yellow color scheme than others. A plain Jane yellow foam Stealth Bomber with tail of yellow deer hair mixed with a few strands of flash material is generally the first top water I reach for. Lately purple has gotten serious playing time and I've used white, blue, green, olive, black and brown with good success. When fishing Stealth Bombers be sure to use a loop knot and heavier than normal tippet.

Fly Tying / Re: Stealth Bomber Color Preferences?

« Last post by Bill Heugel on May 19, 2013, 05:01:20 AM »

I would give them all a try. When a fish looks up at a surface fly all it sees the outline against the sky. Approaching from the side it might see some color.

Fishing Reports / Re: Farm pond Diving Minnows

« Last post by smallie_stalker on May 19, 2013, 05:00:58 AM »

Nice fish & lures!

Fishing Reports / Farm pond Diving Minnows

« Last post by balsa fly rod lures on May 18, 2013, 09:13:55 PM »

Got out this evening after dinner to a local farm pond of about 6 acres. I decided to use all diving minnows. Most of these dive to about 1 1/2 ' - 2' with a steady smooth strip of the line. Most of the Bluegill hit the lures as soon as it hit the water. The Bass all hit under the surface. I was surprised how many of the bigger Bluegills I missed. They appeared to be attacking the lures by coming out of the water and down on top of it. Removing the hooks was little problem, after the first few it was easy. It's critical that the lures be tied on with a non-slip loop knot. They need the freedom of movement to work properly. They cast easily, float, dive, wiggle, rise back to the surface, and catch fish. With a continues slow strip they will run at a constant depth. I think the actions possible just altering the retrieve are end less. Changing tippet, length and diameter will also change the way they dive. When making them, different size, and shapes of lip material and the angle I choose to set them. Along with body size and shape determine their basic action and ability to dive.