Interesting subject. I have many different pliers but have found the Bull Dogs suit me fine the best. When I first started to go to the Catskill's I saw that Mary and Joe Fox were both using the BG's. I was able to snag a pair somewhere then a friend that worked in a hospital got me three more sets....

Mike62 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:54 pm I'm looking forward to the pics of what you tie with it.

In all likely I will not tye anything with it. I purchased lengths of 477 in the past that I use when the notion hits me to tye a killer bug.

NightWatchman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:51 pm So what do you guys think the price tag would be for a sweater that was knitted with 477 ?

Well, it was darning thread for British uniforms, so if there ever was one made it would be pretty pricey.

Those of you know me know I will search the world and wait for material that is hard to come by materialize . Last night after waiting about 15 years I have scored a card of 477 at a very reasonable price.

As far as dubbing is AO is second only to beaver.

I also spent part of my weekend researching euro nymph fly rods. They range in price from around $170 to $950 for the Sage ESN euro nymph fly rod. Paul Gaskell told me in his videos he is using Marryat's Tactical Pro Nymph Special, 10ft 3 weight. https://www.tacticalflyfisher.com/marryat-tactical-p...

I guess that means you'll now be leaving the Flymph Forum for the Perdigon Forum? :lol: :lol: :lol: Actually with the pandemic, snow and cold I am hunkered down in my Winter absorbing sponge mode. I have read 2 books in the past week burning the late night candle. Now on my third book with another ...

I have used them for years, before Allen published his book. Joe Fox told me that Mary used them on quill bodies. I have used them on quill bodies and horse hair.

I have used them on hackle but the results were not great. It's something I only pursue using them when I'm messing around.

I don't recall any of my modern lines stinking. I would suggest you wash your line more often and dress it if necessary.

Lunch break, you have to be kidding us. You were on messenger all day.