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by bearbutt
Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: Scotch tied hackle SBS
Replies: 21
Views: 9320

Re: Scotch tied hackle SBS

Thanks, Dana!--All this time I've been trying to get the hackle to fold over and behave--but couldn't get the hackle folded back far enough--. Now I realize you're discarding the rachis, which makes things a lot more clear. I agree, the foundation is critical (it is also critical to making a good Ha...
by bearbutt
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
Replies: 37
Views: 19737

Re: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies

Dana,

How do you get your Darbee Dun collars to sit back so neatly?

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I haven't been able to replicate this result by folding back the hackle--so what's your secret?!

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by bearbutt
Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Pearsalls Color Chart
Replies: 54
Views: 677099

Re: Pearsalls Color Chart

The packaging changed too, first small cardboard boxes of several different types, then plastic covered boxes. Plastic tubes were used for a while also in the 1990's. This is a terrific thread--and it's about time I started sharing some stuff with everyone here. John's right, the packaging changed-...