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by FlyFisherMann1955
Tue Jan 14, 2025 5:21 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: New spider hook from Ahrex
Replies: 8
Views: 1966

Re: New spider hook from Ahrex

Here are the replies I received:

J Stockard: We don't have them now. We may carry them in the future.

Dette: Not currently in stock. We have them on order; expect spring 2025 delivery.

Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:12 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: New spider hook from Ahrex
Replies: 8
Views: 1966

Re: New spider hook from Ahrex

Yes, but when you click on Mike's site, it shows: "out of stock, due in during early 2025".
And his web site is far from "user friendly", at least during my experiences!

Thanks- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:04 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: New spider hook from Ahrex
Replies: 8
Views: 1966

Re: New spider hook from Ahrex

I've e-mailed J Stockard and Dette Fly Shop to see if they will carry them too. Will update if they reply.
Nothing showed up from Amazon or ebay when searched.

Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:11 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: New spider hook from Ahrex
Replies: 8
Views: 1966

Re: New spider hook from Ahrex

I didn't see these hooks listed on the J Stockard web site.

Do you know who has them in stock and for sale?

Thanks- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Mon Jan 06, 2025 9:38 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Splitting versus dubbing ropes
Replies: 11
Views: 2773

Re: Splitting versus dubbing ropes

I wish I could help you, but I too have only a single spool of #4 (Light Yellow).

Sorry- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sat Jan 04, 2025 7:05 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Splitting versus dubbing ropes
Replies: 11
Views: 2773

Re: Splitting versus dubbing ropes

I've used both, plus I have a dubbing block. I prefer "splitting" the thread over making a loop. With Pearsall's, splitting is easy because I just "untwist" the thread (it's only 3 strands), then apply wax, and insert the dubbing. My 3X magnifier helps (check in to getting one Mi...
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Preferred Silk
Replies: 6
Views: 2153

Re: Preferred Silk

Pearsall's Gossamer is getting harder and harder to find. Asking prices on the secondary market (often $25.00 per spool) are out of sight. Once in a while, you can find reasonable prices when someone is selling off their dead friend's 50-spool stash of Pearsall's! Yes, Stephen Hankins (from Magpie) ...
by FlyFisherMann1955
Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Preferred Silk
Replies: 6
Views: 2153

Re: Preferred Silk

Pearsall's is the long-time, traditional choice, but you have to have a stash since it's no longer produced. Kimono is very popular too and has many of the most used Pearsall's colors. You can use the "search function" to read numerous posts comparing silk thread. For example, look here: h...
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Gray Ghost
Replies: 4
Views: 2058

Re: Gray Ghost

Norm,

Welcome back!

Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Basque Cheesecake
Replies: 2
Views: 2926

Re: Basque Cheesecake

Oh boy--I like how that fly looks! And a very creative way it came about; eating "people food" leads to "fish food".

I once ate a delicious Basque chicken meal at a place not far from Mountainhome AFB.

Thanks- Ken