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Aventik · Fly Tying Materials
Aventik Brass Dumbbell Eyes, 25-Pack, 4 Color/Size Options
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CNC-machined brass dumbbell eyes in four sizes with contrasting eye colors for realistic fly and lure bodies.
This Aventik pack holds 25 brass dumbbell eyes in a gold finish with 3D living eyes, in a 4.8mm size with a curved point style. Dumbbell eyes like these tie in on the hook shank to add weight and a realistic eye to streamers, baitfish patterns and jigs. It suits fly tiers who build trout flies at the vise and want a ready set of matching eyes.
Best for
- Realistic baitfish streamer patterns
- Saltwater fly construction
- Jig lure making with articulated eyes
Skip if
- You tie traditional streamers without eye patterns
- You prefer lighter-weight fly patterns
Strengths
- 3D eyes with contrasting colors attract predator attention
- Brass material provides heft to tie larger patterns
- Balanced design prevents hook twist
Trade-offs
- Brass weight is heavier than some anglers prefer
- Large size (4mm minimum) not suitable for small flies
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | fly tying dumbbell eyes |
|---|---|
| Count | 25 |
| Sizes | 4.0mm, 4.8mm, 5.5mm, 6.3mm |
| Material | Brass |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Aventik Brass Dumbbell Eyes, 4.0mm, Black Nickle with 3D Living Eyes Autumn | Color:Black nickle with 3D living eyes autumn | Suits:— |
| Aventik Brass Dumbbell Eyes, 25 Pack, 4.0mm, Black Nickle with Yellow Eyes | Color:Black nickle with yellow eyes | Suits:— |
| Aventik Brass Dumbbell Eyes, 25-Pack, 4 Color/Size Options | Color:Gold with 3D living eyes spring | Suits:— |
| Aventik Brass Dumbbell Eyes, 25 Pack, 6.3mm, Nickle with Yellow Eyes | Color:Nickle with yellow eyes | Suits:— |
| Aventik Brass Dumbbell Eyes, 25 Pack, 4.0mm, Nickle with Yellow Eyes | Color:Nickle with yellow eyes | Suits:— |
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