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by jcwillow777
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: Davy Wotton : Wet Fly Ways :
Replies: 23
Views: 1228

Re: Davy Wotton : Wet Fly Ways :

Just got my copy in the mail yesterday. Haven't had time to watch it yet. I have another 1 of his videos. Looking forward to watching it! 😁
by jcwillow777
Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Drowned Trico
Replies: 17
Views: 3583

Re: Drowned Trico

I've been using Kelly Galloup's version for the past couple of years and I've had very good luck with it. I do tie mine on a 20 scud hook for better hooking. I got this tip from the 2nd video below. https://youtube.com/watch?v=YrSaMzarUA4&si=59rrKN-TRE73MC6Z https://youtube.com/watch?v=tpMI6iZNv...
by jcwillow777
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: Must watch video
Replies: 7
Views: 504

Re: Must watch video

Thanks for posting! A treat to see vintage footage of upstream wet fly fishing.
by jcwillow777
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?
Replies: 12
Views: 747

Re: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?

Nice skins DUBBN. These are the replacement premium skins he sent me. No complaints on these. I only had to pay $10 extra, with free shipping. I have purchased quite a bit from this guy, but IIRC I always emailed him and was in contact with him before buying anything. Never an issue before. This tim...
by jcwillow777
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?
Replies: 12
Views: 747

Re: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?

Ron Eagle Elk wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:26 pm I would avoid ordering from that shop again, if it were me. That second skin, to me at least, looks like it was used by someone, then resold.
My thoughts too.
by jcwillow777
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?
Replies: 12
Views: 747

Re: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?

Seems strange that "Pro" is the lowest grade; what is the better grade called? Tight Lines- Ken Pro is bottom Select is middle Premium is top Yes, if I'd I seen them at a fly shop I wouldn't have bought them. I sent them back and have 2 Premium skins coming. To me Pro sounds like it shoul...
by jcwillow777
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?
Replies: 12
Views: 747

Re: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?

He replied, said I ordered pro grade, which is the lowest grade and that there was a 30% increase in cost this summer. Gonna send them back and get a couple more of better quality, and higher cost. Crazy how 1 of the same quality was so beautiful. Oh well.
by jcwillow777
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?
Replies: 12
Views: 747

Re: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?

Thanks. Honestly, that's what I was thinking i should do. Think I'll email him and send him some pics.

Email with pics has been sent. I hate to complain, but 2 of the skins are simply sub par.
by jcwillow777
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL
Replies: 20
Views: 3296

Re: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL

Finally got around to reading it, cover to cover. Excellent! I did go to Ace and bought some wax meantioned in tips. I already had more than I will ever use, but... I bought the wax mentioned. Very, very sticky. I wouldn't put it on your finger. I usually just put some on my tying bench, where this ...
by jcwillow777
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Partridge Skins, would you send them back?
Replies: 12
Views: 747

Partridge Skins, would you send them back?

I don't like to complain and I have purchased several skins from this seller with no problems, not mentioning the name. 1 skin is beautiful, the other 2 not so much. Missing a lot of feathers off the back of the skins. 1 of these skins does have really nice e feathers around the neck. So, would you ...