Backer rod is a closed cell foam cord. If you go to a hardware store it can be found labeled as "caulk saver" it was originally used as filler for cracks to be caulked, like around windows. It is a very bouyant material and someone, a while back, discovered it is a good starting material, for drift lures, such as rags or aero-flies.

The white is most popular for rags and aero-fly type lures, though the other colors work well, such as the black, blue or gray and pink(which I haven't been able to find). The white can be found on the larger bundles, usually at a contractor outlet. 3/8 is a good size, though thinner and thicker also work.

Does anyone know where I can get the pale pink backer rod? If you don't want to give up your supplier publicly, an email would be great.

[ 12-14-2001: Message edited by: KORE ]