Look: Purple Pearsall's @ A Fly Shop

[FlyFisherMann1955]

I just returned from a 2-week trip to MT. While in MIssoula, we stopped in a fly shop. I wanted to buy some large hooks in case I needed to tie more stonefly nymphs. I immediately noticed the fly tying section and headed off to the left side of the shop. The 1st thing to catch my eye was tying thread, even though I didn't need any. Most materials were displayed on these swinging panels; however, on a shelf I noticed a small, compartmented plastic box with small spools of thread. Could it be..............? To my surprise--yes--it was Pearsall's Gossamer silk thread and 1 of them was purple (#8). Even more good news; the price was $4.80!

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I also bought 2 spools of what I believe is dark claret (new #15). If anyone needs a spool of dark claret, I would trade 1 for a spool of: straw, light yellow, ash, or olive.

Here are the colors that were still there when I left: 1 spool of brown, 1 spool of java brown, and 6 spools of light olive. You will not find this thread listed on their web site, but if you call the Kingfisher Fly Shop, I'm sure they would sell it to you.

Tight Lines- Ken

[Theroe]

Great find, Ken !!

Purple however, is still the hex for me.............maybe next year, I will try using a purple fly more often.....
Dana

[FlyFisherMann1955]

John,

We fished these places:

Missoula area - Rock Creek, West Fork of the Bitterroot, Fish Creek, Bitterroot (Main Branch), North Fork of the
Blackfoot, and Blackfoot (Main Branch).

YNP area - Yellowstone, Gibbon, Soda Butte Creek, and Gardner.

I will post a report/pictures on the Bamboo Forum and post a link here for those interested.

Tight Lines- Ken

[narcodog]

Ken,

Wow! You had a busy two weeks.

I look forward to your TR.

It seems he is not obsessed with one river...

[FlyFisherMann1955]

It was our first time fishing in MT, so we wanted to drink in as much as we could!

Tight Lines- Ken