Copydex Detached Bodies

[CORONA]

Hi All

would anyone be interested in doing a SBS on how to achieve the best results
for Copydex detached bodies,,or even a few Photo`s showing the method

many thanks


Regards
CORONA

[thewickedpickett]

here is one that might be of use http://www.ukflyfisher.co.uk/News/ta...6/Default.aspx

Geggy on here did it.

How about one for this forum Geggy

[IanD]

SbS for a dipped Copydex body at http://www.troutandfly.co.uk/modules...ghlight=#29478

There is aa alternative method of making a detached body which also uses copydex.
I did an SbS which shows the method although I used Softex instead of Copydex as it dries quicker (horrible stuff to use though).

http://www.troutandfly.co.uk/modules...ewtopic&t=4389

If you want to do the rolled copydex version, a useful tip is to spread the copydex on the glass surface of a ceramic hob, assuming one is available.
Spread the copydex on one of the hot-plates, then switch on the plate for a few seconds.
It dries very quickly and there is no risk of burning the copydex, as it has a high resistance to heat.
Don't let it get too hot though, as you will find when trying to roll it that the same doesn't apply to fingers.

Originally Posted by thewickedpickett

here is one that might be of use http://www.ukflyfisher.co.uk/News/ta...6/Default.aspx

Geggy on here did it.

How about one for this forum Geggy

Will see what I can do mate.

cheers,

geggy

[Former member]

Got an old video knocking about, showing a guy under a tilly lamp tying them in a cottage on an Island on an Irish Lough, think it is called the Irish Mayfly, cracking vid and wish I could get a better copy of the one I have. He shows you how to tie it using a piece of glass, PT fibres and the copydex.

Gerry


www.artifly.com

[CORONA]

Many thanks for all the info lads its much appreciated


Regards
CORONA

[ecowarrior]

Originally Posted by Ruthvenflyfisher

Got an old video knocking about, showing a guy under a tilly lamp tying them in a cottage on an Island on an Irish Lough, think it is called the Irish Mayfly, cracking vid and wish I could get a better copy of the one I have. He shows you how to tie it using a piece of glass, PT fibres and the copydex.

I have that video too - actually I think I transferred it to DVD along with the rest of that series ("The Angling Experience"). Think the DVD is one of those out on loan to a friend at the mo, so not sure of the quality of it.

He used "badger hair or dog hair - basically anything stiff". Two or tree (irish!) strands of it. He rubbed about 1x3 inch or so onto glass, put the strands of hair into the glue at one end, poking out the side, then heated the glass over the tilly to dry the copydex. Finally, he uses his fingers to gently roll the resulting dry copydex up so as to create a long body with tails poking out the end.

Shame there aren't more shows on telly like that.

[wayne]

I use moose mane or picric pheasant tail for the tails on my copydex bodies.
I usually get two old picture frames with glass and on the first frame spread the copydex add the mane/pheasant and leave to one side, then do the same with the other by the time the second one is finished the first has dried and is ready to roll. I usually make up 40 bodies at a time and store them in a tin but separate them form each other with grease proof paper otherwise they will stick together and be totally useless.

[CORONA]

Thanks for that Wigger
i`ll give it a go during the week and see how i get along

Regards
CORONA