Griffin Bullethead Tool

[UtahFlyGuy]

Whats you feedback on this Bullethead Tool? Looks pretty cool to get your
Elk hair aligned just right.

[Curtis Fry]

Whats you feedback on this Bullethead Tool? Looks pretty cool to get your
Elk hair aligned just right.

You mean this bullet head tool? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5sl6x-tvCw

Yeah, it's super duper.

[nightfish]

A drinking straw works as good or better, and costs a ton less. Stef uses them as part of her regular demonstration program. Not sure, but I think it's on the Tying With The Experts DVD that Cache Anglers produced a couple of years ago.

[Grizz]

I like using the clear plastic original Bic pen bodies. You can trim the tapered end for different sizes & the clear tube let's you see how the actual head is looking.

These look cool though, I may have to give them a try.

peace

[cheech]

The thing that rocks about the bullethead tool is that is has a flexible rubber dam inside of the hard plastic ring. No Mickey Dee's straw can hang with that. They work great for holding stuff out of the way while you finish the rest of the fly as well.

[Grizz]

The thing that rocks about the bullethead tool is that is has a flexible rubber dam inside of the hard plastic ring. No Mickey Dee's straw can hang with that. They work great for holding stuff out of the way while you finish the rest of the fly as well.

do the local shops carry these cheech?

peace

[UtahFlyGuy]

do the local shops carry these cheech?

peace

Grizz, I saw them at SW awhile ago and at the time I wasnt sure what they were until recently. They were asking a couple of bucks for the set of 3.

[Grizz]

Grizz, I saw them at SW awhile ago and at the time I wasnt sure what they were until recently. They were asking a couple of bucks for the set of 3.

Thanks Pat, I'll check it out. Try to teach an old dog a new trick.

peace

[cheech]

Thanks Pat, I'll check it out. Try to teach an old dog a new trick.

peace

It works if you have a smart dog...

I think SW has them, maybe Fish tech.

[Grizz]

It works if you have a smart dog...

I think SW has them, maybe Fish tech.

cheech,

do you find the tool to be of great benefit? It seems that it would hold the materials out of the way & allow the fly-tier to work on both sides. Is it as durable as an old Bic pen housing? How rigid is the rubber dam material?

peace

[cheech]

Worth the 3 or so bucks (for 3 sizes). Makes for a very easy, neat bullethead. Fast too. Very durable. Can double as a frisbee, mini coaster, duck call, eye patch, or spare tire.

To be honest, I really don't tie a ton of bullet heads. When I do, this tool is always in use.

[Grizz]

Worth the 3 or so bucks (for 3 sizes). Makes for a very easy, neat bullethead. Fast too. Very durable. Can double as a frisbee, mini coaster, duck call, eye patch, or spare tire.

To be honest, I really don't tie a ton of bullet heads. When I do, this tool is always in use.

sweet. enough said, with a review like that i can't resist.....Plus, I could use a new diaphram.

peace

[Cary]

....Plus, I could use a new diaphram.

peace

Uh, there's a hole in it, (soon to be) Papa.

[Grizz]

Uh, there's a hole in it, (soon to be) Papa.

Uh, I can't get pregnant.

peace

[Cary]

So where the hell are you going to put the diaphragm? Draw me a picture.

[styan]

So where the hell are you going to put the diaphragm? Draw me a picture.

You just made westay's list....

[Grizz]

So where the hell are you going to put the diaphragm? Draw me a picture.

I'm going to slip over the bullet head. Crystal?

peace

[UtahFlyGuy]

Grizz, I just got back from SW and they still have a few there. They cost me $5.99 for the pack of 3. As Cheech stated the center is plenty durable. With your good looks you should get them cheaper than I did. ;)

[Grizz]

Grizz, I just got back from SW and they still have a few there. They cost me $5.99 for the pack of 3. As Cheech stated the center is plenty durable. With your good looks you should get them cheaper than I did. ;)


Killer, thx for the heads up Pat!

peace

[JayMorr]

I also started using these about a year ago when Cheech first started filming some of his tying using them. I had not seen anything like it before and was amazed how much better my bullet heads looked on all my flies. Like he mentioned the rubber gasket inside makes it much nicer then the straws or clear tubing I was using in the past!

The rubber gasket snaps back applying pressure on the material holding it in place. Great product and well worth the $3-6 bucks I paid for them. The pack comes with 3 different diameters.

JayMorr

[wildnative]

I bought a set of these tools about 10 years or so ago from the old "Flyline" in Ogden. Great little tool. Glad to see it pop up again. I tie most patterns that call for bullet-heads with foam now so haven't used the tool much anymore.

[wildnative]

Oops. My mistake. It was actually Anglers' Inn in Ogden.