When do synthetics go to far in fly fishing? Is the above attached indicator bobber (Hareline’s Unibobbers) going too far? Are the rubber legs too much? I think it perfectly fine, but notice others cringe at such creations. Chernobyl concoction too non-traditional? Since hair, fur and feather have had to share with synthetics, the world of fly tying has changed. I say an enjoyable addition to the arsenal of tying. For some synthetics are akin to eating cheese whiz, cotton candy or Spam….just not natural enough.
SwittersB & Exploring 
Synthetics are fine by me, as long as they will catch fish. That’s all that matters.
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I don’t have a problem with other folks using synthetics (I have to admit I use a good but of Antron) but in general I enjoy tying with natural materials more. I have never liked tying with foam, it’s not a philosophical issue for me, it’s more a tactile thing- I just don’t like the way it feels and the way it handles. And, although I’m sure that fly with a bobber will work great-I just can’t imagine tying one. To each his own.
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