Eye candy and more

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Eye candy and more

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:16 am

First of all, I tend to be a purist as far as materials are concerned. I like my natural dubbings, hackle, etc. That being said, I stopped by another fly tying forum and saw a reference to this. I am not, nor have I ever, put in a plug for a fly tying material company, save Jimsflyco and Cookshill. This did impress me in it's photography and material descriptions and examples. Go to https://www.semperfli.net/ and look under the masthead for "Check our amazing flip book catalog". I thoroughly enjoyed the short tour I took through it's pages and may, yes, may, make a purchase or two.
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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by ronr » Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:00 am

REE that is quite a catalogue. Can't imagine the cost to produce that dude. My local fly shop can't find a distributor for the stuff, and buying direct from Semperfli must be a hassle. So far, aren't carrying their materials.
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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by letumgo » Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:29 pm

I’ve bought some of the SemperFli materials from here:

https://shop.flyfishsd.com/pages/search ... page_num=3

The Dirty Bug yarn is really nice stuff.
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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by JohnMD1022 » Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:43 pm

Mike Watriss at Great Feathers stocks some of their stuff.
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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by DUBBN » Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:55 pm

I am enjoying SemperFli's .1 MM wire, and their Nano silk.

For me, it is amazing as it is hard to get too much bulk on size 20 and smaller fly patterns.

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Pardon the fly quality and the poor photography. I am not at home for a week or so longer. These were the only pics I have of the Semperfli materials.
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Post by letumgo » Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:04 pm

Amazing flies Wayne! Definitely “eye candy”. I’d fish those in a heartbeat.
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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:24 am

DUBBN wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:55 pm I am enjoying SemperFli's .1 MM wire, and their Nano silk.

For me, it is amazing as it is hard to get too much bulk on size 20 and smaller fly patterns.

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Pardon the fly quality and the poor photography. I am not at home for a week or so longer. These were the only pics I have of the Semperfli materials.
Great flies, Wayne. What size Nano-Silk are you using? I was given a spool to test and see if I liked it. I didn't, it dulled a new pair of Dr. Slick scissors.
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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by DUBBN » Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:42 pm

Ron Eagle Elk wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:24 am
DUBBN wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:55 pm I am enjoying SemperFli's .1 MM wi

Great flies, Wayne. What size Nano-Silk are you using? I was given a spool to test and see if I liked it. I didn't, it dulled a new pair of Dr. Slick scissors.

Ron, I am using the 18/0 Nano silk. I think it is 40 Denier.

The first pic is when I noticed my scissors dulling using the Nano Silk
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After that I started using a razor blade to cut the thread.
If I was a betting man, I would wager it is Kevlar.

Using a razor

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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:56 am

DUBBN wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:42 pm
Ron Eagle Elk wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:24 am
DUBBN wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:55 pm I am enjoying SemperFli's .1 MM wi

Great flies, Wayne. What size Nano-Silk are you using? I was given a spool to test and see if I liked it. I didn't, it dulled a new pair of Dr. Slick scissors.

Ron, I am using the 18/0 Nano silk. I think it is 40 Denier.

The first pic is when I noticed my scissors dulling using the Nano Silk
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After that I started using a razor blade to cut the thread.
If I was a betting man, I would wager it is Kevlar.

Using a razor

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Thanks, Wayne. I'll give the 18/0 a shot. I have a couple boxes of disposable scalpels laying around that should handle the thread cutting chores.
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Re: Eye candy and more

Post by ronr » Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:12 am

In the Semperfli catalogue they suggest you use a blade and not your scissors. I've been using it as well and find it very good for small flies and when extra pressure needs to be put on the thread. Plus you can use the white and color it with markers.
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