Ramer Sponge Bread Fly.

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:10 am

Here's a very simple but I think you will agree "life-like" fly. You've all probably heard of it and even tied it. If you haven't, then you're missing out on a great slow sinking fly.
It's great for Bass as well as Mullet.

The problem that I have is getting it to stick to the hook. I find after about ten minutes of casting that the sponge slips down to the hook bend, masking the point. I've got round this by attacking the sponge with scissors, generally roughing it up so it looks like crumbs hanging off. Then I whip and glue a corner of the sponge to the shank, thereby stopping it slipping.

The one in the pic is on a size 8 stainless and is about 5/8" in diameter.

Ramer sponge material was developed in the second world war as an alternative to the balsa wood used in the manufacture of Mosquito's and glider's. Unfortunately it was found that it could only be used in the desert as it became soft and spongy when wet, so the project was abandoned and the bath sponge was born!! They are available from Boots the chemist at around £1.50 and comes pre-wetted in a bag.

All the best for the coming season and tight lines!
Cheers Dave

Is it or isn't it confused

Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:12 am

just tied a couple of these dave .having a early morning bash,then down to the new forest with the family then off to key haven harbourfor a spot of dinner and a chuck at the monster mullet that reside there.bread flies will be put to use well tomorrow.
tightlines mick.

Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:20 am

Best of luck Mick, hope they do the business for you! Did you whip and glue a corner of the sponge to the hook shank?? Make sure they aren't tied too big 1/2 or 5/8" is plenty, also attack it with the scissors to wrag it about, they look really lif-like in the water when you do that.

Tight Lines!
Dave

Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:50 pm

yep dave glued and wraged. happy