{"product_id":"bodkin","title":"Stone Creek Bodkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone Creek™ Bodkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:129\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most common use for a bodkin is to apply head cement to flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bodkin is also used to pick out dubbing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean out fly tying tools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and even to tie on tippets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dynamic-carousel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\" hide-from-message-actions=\"\" _ngcontent-ng-c2988572119=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger overlay-container ng-star-inserted\" mattooltipclass=\"bard-multiline-tooltip\" _ngcontent-ng-c2988572119=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:92\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodkins are typically made of stainless steel or brass and have a sharp point on one end and a blunt end on the other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sharp end is used to pierce the fly's head and to pick out dubbing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the blunt end is used to apply head cement and to tie on tippets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:193\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen applying head cement,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the bodkin is dipped into the cement and then touched to the fly's head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The cement will quickly harden,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forming a durable bond between the fly's head and the thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:164\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodkins can also be used to pick out dubbing that has become stuck to a fly tying tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sharp point of the bodkin can be used to gently tease the dubbing loose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:120\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodkins are also useful for cleaning out fly tying tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sharp point of the bodkin can be used to scrape away dried cement and other debris from fly tying tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:152\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animating\"\u003eFinally,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animating\"\u003e bodkins can also be used to tie on tippets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animating\"\u003e The blunt end of the bodkin can be used to hold the tippet in place while the thread is being tied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:75\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animating\"\u003eBodkins are a versatile tool that is essential for any fly tier's tool kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stone Creek Outfitters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463073132854,"sku":"BODKIN","price":10.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/1558\/2518\/files\/16xVZvVZkiHFyRscUPP77ti3bBOqRGy4q.png?v=1753290101","url":"https:\/\/anglersprotackle.com\/products\/bodkin","provider":"Angler's Pro Tackle \u0026 Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}