William- those are just fantastic
Some of the old colors are incredible, to say the least - Thanks for posting!
Dana
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- Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:49 pm
- Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
- Topic: Just old silk
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5718
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
- Topic: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18939
Re: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
John Yes, I’ve tried them, and they make nice bodies, but I would rather strip and dye my own. One thing about Peacock is that it is not very translucent or durable-ditto for goose and condor. IMHO, the very best “Quill for body” material is the stripped mallard quill, ala Ted Niemeyer. Duck quills...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:42 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
- Topic: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18939
Re: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
The pieces I use are the center stems: the rachis. Sometimes I color them with Pantone pens, but more often than not I let the color of the silk underneath shine through. It’s definitely a job to separate the hardcover written from the rest of the feather, But it’s well worth it. Someone on eBay is...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:28 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
- Topic: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18939
Re: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
The pieces I use are the center stems: the rachis. Sometimes I color them with Pantone pens, but more often than not I let the color of the silk underneath shine through. It’s definitely a job to separate the hardcover written from the rest of the feather, But it’s well worth it. Someone on eBay is...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:22 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
- Topic: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18939
Re: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
The pieces I use are the center stems: the rachis. Sometimes I color them with Pantone pens, but more often than not I let the color of the silk underneath shine through. It’s definitely a job to separate the hardcover written from the rest of the feather, But it’s well worth it. Someone on eBay is ...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:30 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
- Topic: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18939
Re: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
John Yes, I’ve tried them, and they make nice bodies, but I would rather strip and dye my own. One thing about Peacock is that it is not very translucent or durable-ditto for goose and condor. IMHO, the very best “Quill for body” material is the stripped mallard quill, ala Ted Niemeyer. Duck quills ...
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:28 pm
- Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
- Topic: Just old silk
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5718
Re: Just old silk
Great stuff - and yes, I agree with Bill: the older colors are definitely brighter, & more vibrant!
I need more!
I need more!
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 1:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
- Topic: Team of flies but no droppers.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 23884
Re: Team of flies but no droppers.
Believe it or not, I think he’s coming around. I’m sure you read the Leisenring /Hidy letters: his “tone” and demeanor share a strikingly similar vein, almost like listening to Big Jim! But he is “mellowing” a bit......I plan on spending the day with him next week, I will broach the subject with him...
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:09 am
- Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
- Topic: Team of flies but no droppers.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 23884
Re: Team of flies but no droppers.
I keep my flies in a books with felt pages-here’s a quick look:
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:01 am
- Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
- Topic: Just old silk
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5718
Re: Just old silk
+ 1 on both comments!!