A bent paperclip can substitute for a lost bodkin for head cement
A bent paperclip can substitute for a lost bodkin for head cement
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: A bent paperclip can substitute for a lost bodkin for head cement
How to do it: If a bodkin is lost, use a bent paperclip to apply head cement
Mistake it fixes: Stopping tying because a bodkin is lost
Why it works: A paperclip performs the same cement-application function as a bodkin, keeping a session going.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tools