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...

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) ...

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...

Norm,

Welcome back!

Ken

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

I bought a copy directly from the author: Richard Lodge. It's a quick read; basically 80 pages with interesting color and b/w pictures. Only comes in paperback. I knew Cross in name only. Very influential in the early Catskill school. A very sad life!

Recommended

Ken

Bob,

keep up the great work!

Ken

Don't pay the "crazy prices" some places are asking. You can order it from
Coch-Y-Bonduu Books. Current price is 35L, plus shipping. Look here:

https://www.anglebooks.com/the-north-co ... smith.html

Ken

Hello Wayne,

For the Sulky Silver Metalic, is the number on the spool: 145-6001?

Thanks- Ken

Wayne,

That is a great color! Is the hare's mask from Charlie's Fly Box?

Thanks- Ken