Crystal Flash tip

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11-12-2008, 09:47 PM
Nightprowler

Crystal Flash tip

I'm new to tying, so this might be no big deal to alot of you. I ordered some crystal flash. I got a zip-lok bag about 2" wide and 10" long with a chicken strap wrapped around the center of the crystal flash. I opened the zip-lok, pulled the chicken strap handle, the flash came out backwards...bending and crimping alot of the strands. A few more times and it looked unuseable.
**THE TIP** Cut a small U shape in the opposite end of the bag. Now just push the flash trough the U. Don't cut the U hole to big, but just big enough to get the flash out. Hope this helps!
11-12-2008, 10:10 PM
sticksteer

I usually cut off 6-8 strands right at the strap then tape it to the tying table. This way I have the same amount of flash on each jig I'm tying.
11-12-2008, 10:30 PM
OKSTATEjiggy

I usually just never put it back in the bag and let get all tangled and messed up in the material box...;)
11-13-2008, 12:05 AM
radtexan

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Originally Posted by OKSTATEjiggy

I usually just never put it back in the bag and let get all tangled and messed up in the material box...;)

;) :D Thats half to fun isnt it!! Never know what color combo you might end up with !