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Old 14-04-2010, 02:01 PM
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has anyone got any idea on how you use these?? i know there meant to be for booby eyes but havent got a clue how?

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Old 14-04-2010, 02:03 PM
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dependent on there size you can use them for buzzers ....
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Old 14-04-2010, 02:26 PM
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Most people put the ball in a small section cut from a pair of nylon tights, then pull it around the ball so that you have a miniature sack which enables you to tie it to the upper side of the hook shank before you either dub on or wind a peacock herl thorax. This then covers the previous tieing in stage.
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Used as arkle described.

Use some decent foam. Much easier to use and far more durable!

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I use a tuft of polypropylene floating yarn for suspender buzzers. It's durable, floats for ever and a day, you can readily get different colours to stand out against the reflected background... and it's easy to tie.
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