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by jcwillow777
Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:25 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: dyed starling skins
Replies: 4
Views: 2427

Re: dyed starling skins

I've been getting my skins from Mike Hogue - Eflytyer.com. I haven't bought any dyed skins from him, but I've gotten a few dyed packs. I have been very happy with everything I've bought from him.
by jcwillow777
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?
Replies: 29
Views: 11830

Re: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?

letumgo wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:56 am Please keep us updated, when these become available. Thank Bill.
What Ray said, please.
by jcwillow777
Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
Replies: 23
Views: 16818

Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles

I just saw this. I've been looking for a Hendickson Soft Hackle pattern. This one is great. Those look awesome. Definitely gonna tie up some of these for next spring. Thanks for posting these John.
by jcwillow777
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Silica Gel for moisture control.....
Replies: 11
Views: 5387

Re: Silica Gel for moisture control.....

Who da thunk? I never thought about drying them out. That is brilliant! I recently bought 50 packs on Amazon for my gun cases.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DY ... =UTF8&th=1
by jcwillow777
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?
Replies: 29
Views: 11830

Re: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?

Over on the Classic Fly Rod (Bamboo) Forum, there is a long-running (multi-year) post about Chadwick's 477 and its substitutes. Complete with pictures and names you will recognize................ Look here: http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=73&t=85951&hilit=chadwick%27s+47...
by jcwillow777
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?
Replies: 29
Views: 11830

Re: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?

joaniebo wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:07 pm Here’s the link

https://youtu.be/uWxF_r5eLX8
Thanks Bob!
by jcwillow777
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?
Replies: 29
Views: 11830

Re: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?

Barry I agree with you. If a Killer Bug nymph is tied with a red wire underbody and the Oyster 290 wool, the color change when wet is immediately noticeable, even if the Spindrift yarn is used full "strength" (not separated). Oliver Edwards' video / CD where he ties Frank Sawyer's Killer ...
by jcwillow777
Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:40 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?
Replies: 29
Views: 11830

Re: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?

Thanks again Ray!
by jcwillow777
Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?
Replies: 29
Views: 11830

Re: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?

Thank you for the quick replies and help guys, I really appreciate it!
by jcwillow777
Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Chadwick's 477 Substitute?
Replies: 29
Views: 11830

Chadwick's 477 Substitute?

I realize this is not flymph related, and I apologize if this should not be asked on this forum. I am looking for a good substitute for Chadwick's 477 yarn. I have done some searching and thought I found a good substitute, Berroco UAF1214, only to find out that it is also no longer made. I have foun...