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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 13, 2012 at 6:58am

Charlie it is, then. I need to ask what sort of pains and brushes you use to achieve the smooth finishes. Ive tinkered a bit since you inspired me and my results are kinda crude - possibly effective, but crude.

And the eyes - do you make them with the dip and dot method?

Comment by Charles Brown on February 12, 2012 at 6:54pm

   I don't use my magnifiers much,but the lights on them are important when I paint.

All the bodies are shaped from balsawood.I do tie flies with other materials,and for the last couple of weeks have be working with Basswood.

Call me Charlie, I'm also known as "balsa fly rod lures."

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 12, 2012 at 6:09pm

What sort of magnifier do you use, Charles?

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 12, 2012 at 5:47pm

I saw in another post you said the bodies were balsa - is that right, Charles?

Comment by dick tabbert on February 12, 2012 at 5:45pm

Charles what is the body made of if it's a secret than we can let it go at that.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 12, 2012 at 4:53pm

Are the bodies balsa? I have a quantity of the stuff....

Comment by Charles Brown on February 12, 2012 at 4:10pm

 Dick,      I shape all of the bodies myself,painting is done by dipping,brush and other tools I've made over the years.

David ,     Copy all you like.Each of these flies has a glass rattle inserted.The largest is on a #4 ck52s.These are fished either top water or on a sinking line.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 12, 2012 at 3:23pm

I like the decorating/finishes. They look convincing, for sure.

Mind if I copy a few?

Comment by dick tabbert on February 12, 2012 at 3:05pm

Charles nice. Did you make from scratch or buy the bodies, wished I new how to do all that stuff.