Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:14 pm
This one new from Morus silks.
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Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
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Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:40 pm
Sweet! Looks great.
Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 9:54 am
I am pleased they label the spools.....Although maybe, just maybe half of the mystique of Pearsalls is figuring out what you have, sort of like the thrill of the hunt.....
PICTURE this:
three aged, fisher/collector types(one of whom was me), digging through a large bin of recently acquired vintage fly materials, whilst the overlord (John Shaner) narrated to another party over the phone:
“WHOA” he commanded....”there is your spool of ASH, Dana”, as he swooped in to grab it.
We all admired the small wood spool, commenting on how perfect the color was.......
It is moments like these that make Pearsalls Silk legendary, not to mention having a good time with like minded friends..
Dana
PICTURE this:
three aged, fisher/collector types(one of whom was me), digging through a large bin of recently acquired vintage fly materials, whilst the overlord (John Shaner) narrated to another party over the phone:
“WHOA” he commanded....”there is your spool of ASH, Dana”, as he swooped in to grab it.
We all admired the small wood spool, commenting on how perfect the color was.......
It is moments like these that make Pearsalls Silk legendary, not to mention having a good time with like minded friends..
Dana
Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:23 pm
Nice score, Dana! You have a gift for digging thru bins and finding treasure.
Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:23 pm
We have already commented different screens and different lighting but this one looks close to my P6b.
dd
Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:52 am
I've followed this search for Sherry Spinner silk with interest, as I, too, have done some searching for the elusive item. Another forum member at one time suggested looking at Kimono Silk Thread as an option to the dwindling supplies of Pearsall's. So, after doing lots of careful comparison I've found that the Kimono Silk #370 is a good substitute for Pearsall's 6B. Take a look & see what you think!!
-regards from the driftless,
Paul
-regards from the driftless,
Paul
Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:05 pm
Thanks Ray - just one of those priceless times .......John was on the phone to someone else, narrating in VIVID detail each item as it was removed....letumgo wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:23 pm
Nice score, Dana! You have a gift for digging thru bins and finding treasure.
Dana
Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:24 pm
Hi driftless
Is your Kimono #370 color called teriyaki?
I get a few rod building supplies from Proof Fly Fishing and Matt carries a selection of
Kimono for $5.95/spool.
Is your Kimono #370 color called teriyaki?
I get a few rod building supplies from Proof Fly Fishing and Matt carries a selection of
Kimono for $5.95/spool.
Re: Is This............Pearsall's 6b (Sherry Spinner)?
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:49 pm
# 370 Teriyaki. Yes, that's it!! I got mine from Superior Threads, a 220 yard spool, forgot what I paid.
John, Phil has already dumped a bunch of wire on me. I don't want to be pushy
John, Phil has already dumped a bunch of wire on me. I don't want to be pushy