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Rubber legs

A lot of the rubber legs I use on my flies come from spinner bait shirts that I cut off of the no name spinner baits you can get at Walmart. But here is a source of legs that have that natural shape to them already. It's call a sun ball and I found it at the Dollar Tree store where everything is a buck. They are super stretchy, soft but strong. You can also find cush balls which have multiple color rubber legs. I have used both kinds on the hopper pattern I posted earlier. I am always looking for materials that I can use for fly tying and some times you'll find them in places you wouldn't normally consider. So keep your eyes open and keep thinking "how could I use this" when your browsing around stores.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Roberts on July 18, 2012 at 9:03am

So where do you attach the hook to this creature? What do the bluegill think it is?

Just kidding, I think there is a rubber disco ball that Michaels sells. Apparently the legs are great for small jig tails.

Permalink Reply by Greg McWilliams on July 18, 2012 at 12:53pm

Rex, You know I have been to a GOAT ROPIN, and 2 COUNTY FAIRS, never seen anything like that!!!!

What part of DOLLAR TREE, would I look for that CRITTER in????????

Permalink Reply by Rex Robinson on July 18, 2012 at 1:25pm

Greg, over in the toy section. These make good legs. The picture I posted of my hoppers had a few with these used as legs. Just to "one up ya" I've been to a goat ropin, 2 county fairs, and a state fair. LOL

Permalink Reply by Greg McWilliams on July 18, 2012 at 1:45pm

Wow, a STATE FAIR , MY HATS OFF TO YOU on That one!!!!!! &lt):) cowboy Now I'am wanting a FUNNEL CAKE!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks REX!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Rex Robinson on July 18, 2012 at 1:55pm

The had MONKEYS RIDING DOGS!!!! You can't let an opportunity like that go by. Think we're gonna have giant corndogs for supper now!!

Permalink Reply by Jen Nayfly on July 18, 2012 at 2:00pm

That's what I had for lunch...no kidding!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Jen Nayfly on July 18, 2012 at 1:25pm

Know what you mean Rex....I'll be out shopping somewhere and see something and go OOOOO fly tying material! Thanks for the tip...I'll check it out since I have that store bout 1/2 mile from work.

Permalink Reply by Greg McWilliams on July 18, 2012 at 1:49pm

Jen I do the same thing when I go to the PET store or the VET!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Jen Nayfly on July 18, 2012 at 1:50pm

Hmmm I never go to those places but I can see how that could work!

Permalink Reply by Mark Stine on July 19, 2012 at 4:56am

Gotta love dollar tree; ours carries craft foam and two bottle packs of liquid super glue (mine lasts a lot longer now that I learned to leave the lid off (no kidding) organza ribbon (winging) and ...

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