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[LedHed]

Just got 1500 4mm silver eyes from lifefly-outdoor ($5.99 + $3.00 shipping). There's an extra 68 & and they stick (needs top coat). It works out ~$.006, about a 1/2 cent an eye. Going to have to order more just to stockpile.

Really hate ordering from China - wish they were made here.....

 

[Fatman]

Thanks for the update

 

[smalljaw]

Now you got me wanting to order them but the MM thing is not for me, I need a 3/16" and I'd settle for a 5/32" so how close is the 4mm and if that is too big do they come in a 3mm or 3.5mm?

 

[Radtexan]

not exact but
3mm is a little smaller than 1/8,

4 mm is a little smaller than 5/32,

5mm is a little smaller than 3/16,so the half sizes may put you right on it.

http://www.flexcoat.com/learning-center/rod-building-resources/test/

 

[goodtimesfishing]

That sizing chart is handy to have....added it to my favorites for quick refernce.

 

[goodtimesfishing]

4mm is a little larger then 5/32
5mm is a little larger then 3/16
Not to get technical but incase in makes a difference in what someone orders for say....eyes
I use 5/32 which would be 3.75mm and I also use 1/4 which is 6.25mm. so for my 5/32 the 4mm might be too big for the recess and for my 1/4 the 6mm would most likely work just fine.

 

[goodtimesfishing]

smalljaw,
if you need 3/16 but could settle for 5/32 then 4mm should work for you as it is between those 2 sizes.

 

[Pepop]

I got my order earlier this week. Like Rad, 11 day turn from China ain't bad. Here's 3mm Silver & they stuck pretty good. Still put 2 coats of SH on but they didn't "float" around as I applied. I have a bunch of walleye heads I've tied that'll now get eyes.

 

[Radtexan]

Vern's jigs can see now !!!! They look great Pepop !!

 

[Pepop]

Vern's jigs can see now !!!! They look great Pepop !!

Yeah but, with that red hook, maybe I shoulda gone with red eye's.

 

[Fatman]

Look good and I wouldn't worry about the red hook too much, most of it's gonna get covered with tying materials.

 

[plateboater]

About 10 days later.....nice eyes from China. Thanks guys for the tip. 1500 for $10
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[Radtexan]

I still very pleased with mine...Heath has him working on some pink and Chart eye's from what I hear...Hope it wont be too long.

 

[Pepop]

He said maybe a week or so. I'm holding an order for 5mm until the pink & chart are ready. I know it's free shipping but just thought I'd get them all at once, that'll save them a stamp or 2..

 

[Fatman]

Nice Plate!! Yeah I'm waiting to see them too!!! Plus we'd all have to get the color codes for ordering them!!!

 

[StumpHunter]

Received my order yesterday, 11 days. Not bad at all plus I ordered a lot of colors of Biots from him also. Pleased with everything.

 

[Fatman]

The guy definately ships within his stated time period that's really good!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the chartreuse and pink eyes!!!