Part 2: Making Spider Bodies - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T13:31:56Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/part-2-making-spider-bodies?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A681210&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou can do that: Ive done som…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-22:2036984:Comment:6839912016-06-22T02:20:10.017ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>You can do that: Ive done something like it, in fact</p>
<p>Just pinch one side of a foam disc to create a little "tit," then tie the tit to the hook shank. Once both discs are tie in, hit the tie point with a bit of CYA, or head cement if you like the old school way.</p>
<p>Once the legs are tied in between the discs, a bit of dubbing or a wrap or two of hackle should hide the tie point and blend things together.</p>
<p>But use light wire, or dry fly hooks. The foam discs don't float much…</p>
<p>You can do that: Ive done something like it, in fact</p>
<p>Just pinch one side of a foam disc to create a little "tit," then tie the tit to the hook shank. Once both discs are tie in, hit the tie point with a bit of CYA, or head cement if you like the old school way.</p>
<p>Once the legs are tied in between the discs, a bit of dubbing or a wrap or two of hackle should hide the tie point and blend things together.</p>
<p>But use light wire, or dry fly hooks. The foam discs don't float much weight and a heavy hook will pull the fly down.</p> Do you think you could just t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-16:2036984:Comment:6818912016-06-16T01:36:44.212ZRob Bowenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RobBowen
Do you think you could just tie in two separate disks? Or does that not work very well?<br />
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I'm away from my tying equipment so I can't try it myself.
Do you think you could just tie in two separate disks? Or does that not work very well?<br />
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I'm away from my tying equipment so I can't try it myself. I call the Cosgrove versions…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-15:2036984:Comment:6818052016-06-15T20:24:22.187ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>I call the Cosgrove versions - "Two-Disc Spiders," because, well, they look like two discs joined together.</p>
<p>They can be a little tricky to get them cut, yet still leave the adjoining segment so they unfold into the Two-Disc shape. I find the size of the cutter has everything to do with making this work, and the aim is to cut out the folded disc on only three sides.....</p>
<p>And I have used spent cartridge casings for this job for some time now. I use the following</p>
<p>.30-30…</p>
<p>I call the Cosgrove versions - "Two-Disc Spiders," because, well, they look like two discs joined together.</p>
<p>They can be a little tricky to get them cut, yet still leave the adjoining segment so they unfold into the Two-Disc shape. I find the size of the cutter has everything to do with making this work, and the aim is to cut out the folded disc on only three sides.....</p>
<p>And I have used spent cartridge casings for this job for some time now. I use the following</p>
<p>.30-30 (.30")</p>
<p>.357 Magnum (.38 Special, or 9mm P also work for this size)</p>
<p>.41 Mag (.40 S&W Auto)</p>
<p>.45 ACP (.45 LC)</p>
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<p>You could go even smaller, if you want. I don't find it necessary, and its somewhat more tedious and fiddly than I like.<br/>The smallest I would consider is quarter bore, say .25 Auto, .243 WCF, etc.</p>
<p></p> That is a great idea. I'm goi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-15:2036984:Comment:6814392016-06-15T12:22:47.670ZRob Bowenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RobBowen
That is a great idea. I'm going to try that when I get home.
That is a great idea. I'm going to try that when I get home. i believe those are by a memb…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-13:2036984:Comment:6812102016-06-13T14:32:24.726Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>i believe those are by a member named don?a good friend of mcscruff"s.</p>
<p>i believe those are by a member named don?a good friend of mcscruff"s.</p> Morning Bruce, I seen a video…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-13:2036984:Comment:6812022016-06-13T13:04:43.107ZDavid Devinehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DavidDevine
<p>Morning Bruce, I seen a video of a guy using spent cartridge casings to cut foam, he was using a 30 call.But a 22 might be better. He also had some he crimped into an oval I am going to give it a try. Tight lines, Dave</p>
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<p>Morning Bruce, I seen a video of a guy using spent cartridge casings to cut foam, he was using a 30 call.But a 22 might be better. He also had some he crimped into an oval I am going to give it a try. Tight lines, Dave</p>
<p></p> These guys make all kinds of…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-05:2036984:Comment:6789232016-06-05T00:24:19.399ZRob Bowenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RobBowen
These guys make all kinds of foam cutters. They are a little pricy, but they are great.<br />
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<a href="http://www.riverroadcreations.com/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.riverroadcreations.com/index.htm</a>
These guys make all kinds of foam cutters. They are a little pricy, but they are great.<br />
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<a href="http://www.riverroadcreations.com/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.riverroadcreations.com/index.htm</a> really simple bruce,i make th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-04:2036984:Comment:6788992016-06-04T14:37:06.384Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>really simple bruce,i make these with a simple paper hole punch.fold the foam and put in the punch to make two connected circles</p>
<p>really simple bruce,i make these with a simple paper hole punch.fold the foam and put in the punch to make two connected circles</p> tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-06-04:2036984:Comment:6789962016-06-04T14:34:40.935Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
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