Fly tying eyes
Give your streamers a face and make them even more realistic
Fly tying eyes are a quick and easy way to give your streamers and predator flies a more realistic and lively appearance. In this category, you will find a wide selection of fly tying eyes in many different sizes, colours and styles to perfectly match all kinds of streamer patterns. Our range includes flat foil eyes, highly realistic 3D eyes and models with coloured moving pupils. Lightweight eyes can easily be attached with super glue and additionally secured with UV resin for maximum durability. Dumbbell eyes, on the other hand, are tied directly onto the hook and provide an especially secure hold. Besides lightweight models, we also offer weighted eyes that help add extra weight to the head section of your streamer. You will also find suitable eyes for crab and shrimp patterns in this category.
FLY TYING EYES – GIVE YOUR STREAMERS A REALISTIC LOOK
The appeal and effectiveness of many streamers and other predator fly patterns, such as poppers, depend largely on how realistically they imitate their natural counterparts, including baitfish, frogs, amphibians and even mice. Besides size, colour, shape, proportions and movement, key details such as the eyes play a crucial role in convincing predatory fish to strike.
Eyes instantly give any fly pattern a far more lifelike appearance. They also clearly define the head of the fly and, as every pike angler knows, Esox almost always targets the head of its prey. For this reason, many streamers are fitted with fly tying eyes, either tied in or glued onto the fly, making them even more attractive and ultimately more effective. Quite often, these eyes are deliberately oversized to create a stronger visual trigger. In many situations, this small detail can make all the difference, provoking even cautious or seemingly inactive predators into striking.
FLY TYING EYES IN A WIDE RANGE OF SIZES, SHAPES AND STYLES
To help you find the perfect eyes for every streamer pattern, we offer a wide selection of fly tying eyes in different styles and designs. Thanks to the extensive choice of sizes and colours, you'll easily find the ideal option for almost any fly. These ready-made fly tying eyes allow you to add realistic eyes to your streamers quickly and easily, giving them an even more convincing appearance in the water.
Our Holo Streamer Eyes feature pupils printed onto a holographic foil that shimmers intensely as the light changes. These foil eyes can be attached in seconds with a drop of super glue and then permanently sealed with UV resin for maximum durability.
Our 3D fly tying eyes combine a photorealistic foil with a transparent domed coating that creates impressive depth. Thanks to their three-dimensional shape, these highly realistic fly tying eyes give every streamer an even more natural appearance. They are equally easy to attach using super glue before being secured permanently with UV resin.
We also offer these 3D fly tying eyes in a practical dumbbell configuration. The connecting bridge allows them to be tied securely onto the hook shank while automatically positioning both eyes perfectly opposite each other. This creates an extremely durable attachment capable of withstanding countless fish and demanding fights.
If you would like to add weight to the head of your streamer while attaching the eyes in the same tying step, our weighted fly tying eyes are the perfect solution. These practical dumbbell-style eyes are available in a wide range of sizes, colours and weights, allowing you to fine-tune both the appearance and sink rate of your fly.
Our range also includes Shrimp Eyes, making it quick and easy to imitate the distinctive stalked eyes of shrimp and crayfish patterns.