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Hareline Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes

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Adding dumbbell eyes to your flies is a sure-fire way to quickly add weight and that enticing “jigging” motion that’s so effective, but their main drawback is that they don’t offer the ability to have super realistic eyes: Hareline’s Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes solve that issue. With their recessed ends, you can add whatever realistic adhesive eyes you like, taking your patterns to the next level. As their name implies, these eyes are crafted from durable brass, which adds weight to your flies but less than lead or tungsten, making them ideal for shallower waters or when you don’t want to drag the bottom. Available in a range of colors and sizes, Hareline’s Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes have an option whether you’re tying large sand eels for the salt or whipping up some tiny streamers to take to your local trout river. 

Uses

Hareline’s Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes are a great option anytime you want to add weight and enhance the realism of your flies with eyes–either 3D Eyes or Flat Adhesive Eyes are a great choice. Ready for use in fresh and saltwater, these eyes are sure to make your flies look that much better. 

Comparisons

Apart from the added weight, the main benefit of Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes is that they allow you to add whatever realistic eyes you like–this isn’t something that you can achieve with, say, a pair of Double Pupil Eyes. However, if you’re looking for the ability to glue in a realistic set of eyes but don’t want the added weight of brass, then Hareline’s Aluminum Eyes are a great choice. These eyes are identical to the Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes, but they have a lighter aluminum construction instead of brass.