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This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.
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Martinlf on Apr 14, 2008April 14th, 2008, 1:36 am EDT
http://www.smallparts.com/terms/
They sell small quantities of all sizes of tungsten wire. I'm going to try some and will let folks know how it goes. It's my understanding that it is springy, and will not wrap, so I'll try segments lengthwise on the hook. Could be tricky with scud hooks unless it holds some shape when bent. I just hope wire cutters can cut it, otherwise it'll be me and the hacksaw.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
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Falsifly on Apr 14, 2008April 14th, 2008, 8:04 am EDT
My apology to those that read my inaccurate post. Rather than revise it I found it easier to delete.
Falsifly
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
LittleJ on Apr 14, 2008April 14th, 2008, 9:30 am EDT
Fasifly,
So to clarify, the wire specified in the link is what we would be looking for?
So to clarify, the wire specified in the link is what we would be looking for?
Falsifly on Apr 14, 2008April 14th, 2008, 11:51 am EDT
Jeff- Yes that is correct.
Falsifly
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
Shawnny3 on Apr 14, 2008April 14th, 2008, 1:24 pm EDT
It's my understanding that it is springy
I HATE springy wire for flytying. It is always one millisecond of lost tension from turning into a rat's nest. It may be a simple matter of buying the tungsten in a softer temper, but I'm not familiar enough with it to know if it even comes in a softer temper. If not, then good luck with all that, Louis.
I have some stainless steel (for my fly mounts) that I got specifically because it is so springy, and I sure wouldn't want to tie with that stuff. You may be in for a hurting, Louis.
-Shawn
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Martinlf on Apr 14, 2008April 14th, 2008, 1:45 pm EDT
It's not completely springy, according to a sales rep I talked with today, but it's not malleable either. He seemed to think I could bend it some, but not wrap it.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Inconnu on Sep 6, 2008September 6th, 2008, 1:03 pm EDT
There is soft sheeting that is impregnated with tungsten. I use it on draper hooks but I imagine it could be wrapped on a standard hook shank. Should be available at most fly shops I would think.
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Martinlf on Sep 6, 2008September 6th, 2008, 2:59 pm EDT
Many thanks for the suggestion!
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
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