Griffin Bullethead Tool

[UtahFlyGuy]

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

[Curtis Fry]

Originally Posted by UtahFlyGuy

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

do the local shops carry these cheech?

peace

[UtahFlyGuy]

Originally Posted by Grizz

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]

Originally Posted by UtahFlyGuy

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]

Originally Posted by Grizz

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]

Originally Posted by cheech

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

peace

[Cary]

Originally Posted by Grizz

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

peace

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

[Grizz]

Originally Posted by Cary

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.