{"product_id":"bodkin","title":"BODKIN","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eIn fly tying, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"89\"\u003ebodkin\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most basic (and most used) tools on your bench. It’s essentially a \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"206\"\u003efine needle mounted in a handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it does a lot more than it looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ydfsv1\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eWhat it’s used for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a0e2oj\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eApplying head cement or UV resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"317\"\u003ePrecise placement on thread wraps or whip finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8jigcp\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"395\"\u003ePicking out dubbing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eTease fibers to create a buggy, natural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vqrr53\" data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eClearing hook eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eKeeps glue, resin, or thread from clogging the eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vwu5xz\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eSeparating materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eUseful for splitting fibers, hackle, or synthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hnr9ps\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eGeneral precision work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eAnything that needs a fine point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"61fjvz\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eA bodkin is one of those tools you grab \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"748\"\u003econstantly\u003c\/strong\u003e—especially when tying salmon flies, streamers, or anything where finish matters. It’s cheap, simple, and irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yjqnx8\" data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"882\"\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eA lot of experienced tyers keep \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"930\"\u003etwo bodkins\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bench:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2k1c1p\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eOne clean (for picking, clearing eyes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18vlzsk\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eOne dedicated to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eglue\/resin\u003c\/strong\u003e so you don’t gum up your main tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989552464174,"sku":"SHBK5","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7370\/5774\/files\/SHBK5_SHOR-BODKIN.png?v=1777229006","url":"https:\/\/chasintides.ca\/products\/bodkin","provider":"Chasin’ Tides Tackle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}