YL1 vs Pearsall's Gossamer

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Re: YL1 vs Pearsall's Gossamer

Post by Boarmountain » Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:00 am

I have used yli for years. I wrap my rods with it too, so it just seemed smart to try tying with it.
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Re: YL1 vs Pearsall's Gossamer

Post by letumgo » Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:39 am

John - Hurry up and finish that work. You’ve got six more spool to test out... ;) :D

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Re: YL1 vs Pearsall's Gossamer

Post by hankaye » Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:23 am

ForumGhillie, Howdy;

John, you should know by that that doesn't matter, Ray has
an unsaitiatble hunger for Fly tying Porn. Reckon he figures
that you posted 6 spools, should get to see 6 flies, ... for
comparisons sake , ... of course :? , :roll: , :lol: .

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Re: YL1 vs Pearsall's Gossamer

Post by REE04419 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:02 am

Since I'm starting to run low on certain colors of Pearsall's Gossamer, I have joined the search for a replacement. I tried the SemperFli True Silk, which was way to thick. The colors were close, at least to my 72 year old eyes, but lacked the sheen and finish of the Pearsall's. My assortment of YLI should be here in a few days. In the meantime, I'm going to split the SemperFli silk and try that.
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Re: YL1 vs Pearsall's Gossamer

Post by daringduffer » Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:19 am

Has anybody tried these? Myself, I haven't yet needed to, but haven't seen an opinion of this alternative so far.
http://www.flyonlyonline.co.uk/gossamer ... silks.html

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Re: YL1 vs Pearsall's Gossamer

Post by Bazzer69 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:44 pm

daringduffer wrote: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:19 am Has anybody tried these? Myself, I haven't yet needed to, but haven't seen an opinion of this alternative so far.
http://www.flyonlyonline.co.uk/gossamer ... silks.html

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I purchased a set and they seem fine. The only problem with them is they only come in a limited range of colours.
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