Fly Tying Eyes

Eyes On Flies Can Be Very Important ! A theory on how eyes evolved.

Wasn't it an old Eagles song that said, "You can't hide your fly tying eyes?" On bait fish fly patterns, eyes may be one of the most important targets for predatory game fish. This means that one of the key features that many game fish see is the eye (or eyes) of their victims. It stands to reason that flies with eyes should be much more successful than the same pattern with out eyes. Our tests conclude this is true. Check out this discussion about fishes, flies and eyes!

Prism Tape Eyes These eyes are made from multi-layered reflective, pearlescent and clear Mylar. This structure reflects light much like the iris in a fish eye. Many predator fish are very perceptive and the more realistic the eye on your fly, the better. The irises in most fish eyes are flat. The Prism Tape Eye may be the most realistic type of eye available for many bait fish patterns.

Item	Description	Color	Price	To Top
PRIZS-4.5	Prism Tape Eyes 4.5mm	Silver	$1.70
PRIZS-3.5	Prism Tape Eyes 3.5mm	Silver	$1.70
PRIZS-2.5	Prism Tape Eyes 2.5mm	Silver	$1.70
PRIZG-4.5	Prism Tape Eyes 4.5mm	Gold	$1.70
PRIZG-3.5	Prism Tape Eyes 3.5mm	Gold	$1.70
PRIZG-2.5	Prism Tape Eyes 2.5mm	Gold	$1.70

3D Molded Eyes The eyes of some bait fish are domed or hemispherical. These 3D eyes fit into Real Eyes, can be set onto epoxied heads of streamer flies and many other applications. The Molded 3D Eyes will dress up any pattern that represents a bail fish. These eyes come with silver or gold irises to simulate specific species of fish and also come with red irises to represent wounded fish.

Item	Description	Color	Price	To Top
3DPS-2.0	3D Molded Eyes 2.0mm	Silver	$2.45
3DPS-2.5	3D Molded Eyes 2.5mm	Silver	$2.45
3DPS-3.0	3D Molded Eyes 3.0mm	Silver	$2.45
3DPG-2.0	3D Molded Eyes 2.0mm	Gold	$2.45
3DPG-2.5	3D Molded Eyes 2.5mm	Gold	$2.45
3DPG-3.0	3D Molded Eyes 3.0mm	Gold	$2.45
3DPR-2.0	3D Molded Eyes 2.0mm	Red	$2.45
3DPR-2.5	3D Molded Eyes 2.5mm	Red	$2.45
3DPR-3.0	3D Molded Eyes 3.0mm	Red	$2.45

Real Eyes These eyes are turned from solid brass, then polished and coated with either silver or gold colored chrome. The ends of these eyes are built to hold Prism Tape Eyes of 3D Eyes. These sets come with two colors of Prism Tape Eyes.

Item	Description	Color	Price	To Top
15REAL-004	Real Eyes 3/16-inch	Gold	$3.40
15REAL-003	Real Eyes 5/32-inch	Gold	$3.40
15REAL-204	Real Eyes 3/16-inch	Nickel	$3.40
15REAL-203	Real Eyes 5/32-inch	Nickel	$3.40

Dazl-Eyes These eyes are turned from solid brass, then polished and coated with either silver or gold colored chrome. They are distinctive in appearance. With a pupil of black enamel these eyes become very realistic. This is our favorite type of eye for Clouser style minnows. Epoxy the eyes and whole head of the fly for more durability.

Item	Description	Color	Price	To Top
EYE-205	Dazl-Eyes 7/32	Nickel	$2.80
EYE-204	Dazl-Eyes 3/16	Nickel	$2.80
EYE-203	Dazl-Eyes 5/32	Nickel	$2.80
EYE-202	Dazl-Eyes 1/8	Nickel	$2.80
EYE-201	Dazl-Eyes 3/32	Nickel	$2.80
EYE-005	Dazl-Eyes 7/32	Gold	$2.80
EYE-004	Dazl-Eyes 3/16	Gold	$2.80
EYE-003	Dazl-Eyes 5/32	Gold	$2.80
EYE-002	Dazl-Eyes 1/8	Gold	$2.80
EYE-001	Dazl-Eyes 3/32	Gold	$2.80

Lead Eyes These eyes are made from lead. They come either plain or nickel plated. The nickel plating gives the eyes a hard, reflective exterior.

Item	Description	Color	Price	To Top
WPL5	Lead Eyes Large	Plain	$1.30
WPL4	Lead Eyes Medium	Plain	$1.30
WPL3	Lead Eyes Small	Plain	$1.30
WPL2	Lead Eyes Extra Small	Plain	$1.30
WPL1	Lead Eyes Mini	Plain	$1.30
WPT5	Lead Eyes Large	Plated	$1.65
WPT4	Lead Eyes Medium	Plated	$1.65
WPT3	Lead Eyes Small	Plated	$1.65
WPT2	Lead Eyes Extra Small	Plated	$1.65

Painted Lead Eyes These heavy weighted eyes are quick to tie with and give any deep minnow pattern a very realistic look.

Item	Description	Color	Price	To Top
PLEM383	Painted Lead Eyes Medium	Yellow Iris	$2.15
PLES383	Painted Lead Eyes Small	Yellow Iris	$2.15
PLEX383	Painted Lead Eyes Extra Small	Yellow Iris	$2.15

Bead Chain Eyes These lengths of "pull" chain may be cut apart in pairs, then tied on a hook to provide weight and the hole in the end of each bead looks like the pupil in an eye. These eyes whistle as they are cast though the air. Some anglers believe that they also whistle as they are retrieved through the water.

Item	Description	Color	Price	To Top
SSE	Stainless Steel Bead Chain Eyes X-Large	Stainless	$1.30
SSM	Stainless Steel Bead Chain Eyes Medium	Stainless	$1.30
SSS	Stainless Steel Bead Chain Eyes Small	Stainless	$1.30
BCL344	Bead Chain Eyes Large	Silver	$1.20
BCM344	Bead Chain Eyes Medium	Silver	$1.20
BCS344	Bead Chain Eyes Small	Silver	$1.20
BCL153	Bead Chain Eyes Large	Gold	$1.20
BCM153	Bead Chain Eyes Medium	Gold	$1.20
BCS153	Bead Chain Eyes Small	Gold	$1.20

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