08-24-2012, 12:36 AM
As a fly tier, I got to ask, an Elk Hair Caddis is dubbing, hackle and Elk Hair. I am not understanding why Fish Techs will float better than Walmart.
Now I understand thread used to tie breaking and in most cases that is the problem. As I said, a little glue on the head.
I sold flies for Orvis for 5 years. High quality flies for sure, but hackle breaks, Biot comes off and that happens on all flies including Fish Tech. Flies are delicate.
I am not saying Byron does not carry top notch flies, they do and they offer the new hot off the press selection. Plus it is fun going in the store.
Another question, how many flies do you loose on an outing? (this is not directed at you Fly Fishing Lover, just something to think about)
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Now I understand thread used to tie breaking and in most cases that is the problem. As I said, a little glue on the head.
I sold flies for Orvis for 5 years. High quality flies for sure, but hackle breaks, Biot comes off and that happens on all flies including Fish Tech. Flies are delicate.
I am not saying Byron does not carry top notch flies, they do and they offer the new hot off the press selection. Plus it is fun going in the store.
Another question, how many flies do you loose on an outing? (this is not directed at you Fly Fishing Lover, just something to think about)
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