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Jim Miller
04-01-2006, 10:34 AM
Tied these up with DNA material. Hope to use for reef fish in the Bahamas...... and May Stripers! --127-3-
SageBoy
04-01-2006, 11:27 AM
Hey now! Looks like some good feed to me! Good luck fishing.
Pete & Molly
04-02-2006, 07:48 PM
They look great but I would try casting them to check the foul factor. I've had some issues with the DNA clouser fouling.
Slinger
04-03-2006, 12:19 AM
Allmost everything I tie is with DNA, especially Clousers, A little Softex on the top layer, to just before the bend and forget about fouling. Gorgeous ties and the fish will think so too!
Slinger
surfrat59
04-03-2006, 06:27 AM
Nice flies Jim. I had trouble with em fouling, now I put a light coat of epoxy up to the bend and they're fine.
Ray
04-03-2006, 08:25 AM
Very nice work Jim!!

I like the DNA material for clousers, they're on my list for this week.
Jim Miller
04-03-2006, 08:48 AM
Thanks for the replies. I'll try the softex idea to prevent potential fouling. ;) :)
Saltydog
04-03-2006, 01:51 PM
JIM very nice!!!:)
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN--127-3-
kent jones
05-04-2006, 01:31 AM
slinger please explain to me [ new tier ] what softex is ,where to get it and how to ues it thanks kent
albacized
05-04-2006, 06:04 AM
slinger please explain to me [ new tier ] what softex is ,where to get it and how to ues it thanks kent


Softex is a type of cement used in fly tying which, once dried, is softer and more flexible than epoxy. It's not as soft silicone, but it's a lot easier to use.
Jim Miller
05-04-2006, 09:10 AM
Doesn't yellow either. comes in a wide mouth jar. Very Toxic and vaporous. :eek:
albacized
05-04-2006, 10:51 AM
Doesn't yellow either. comes in a wide mouth jar. Very Toxic and vaporous. :eek:

Yes...When I'm using it, I only open the jar for the moment I need it (usually 10 or less seconds) then close it. Also, I don't let my 9 year old daughter in the area where I tie when I'm using it. The scent is very strong.
Smcdermott
05-04-2006, 12:35 PM
Alternatively, you can use a product called SoftBody. Comes in thick and thin versions with similar principles to softex but it is water based and non-toxic. Not sure it is as durable as the Softex but I found the softex versions will also come apart after a decent number of fish as well.

Sean