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BBTO · Fly Tying Materials
BBTO Dumbbell Eyes for Fly Tying, 50-Piece, 4 mm, Assorted Colors
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Fifty realistic dumbbell-style eyes in multiple colors for tying freshwater and saltwater fly patterns.
This pack holds 50 dumbbell-style fly tying eyes with 4 mm spear-point heads, made of zinc and iron alloy. The mix of yellow, green and red lets you add a visible eye to streamers, nymphs and other weighted patterns. It suits tiers dressing flies for crappie, trout and panfish.
Best for
- Tying nymphs, streamers and ice fishing flies
- Fly tyers at all skill levels
- Building a fly-tying material kit
Skip if
- You tie only dry flies
- You need larger eye sizes
Strengths
- Realistic design mimics natural fish eyes on tied flies
- Assortment of colors matches various fly patterns
- Durable zinc and iron alloy won't deform during tying
Trade-offs
- Random color mix may not match specific patterns needed
- 4 mm size limits application to smaller flies
- Small parts; care needed to avoid loss during tying
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | fly-tying dumbbell eyes |
|---|---|
| Count | 50 pieces |
| Size | 4 mm |
| Material | Zinc and iron alloy |
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