Substute Seal

Post by **John Dunn** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:56 pm

Having trouble finding Seal dubbing, does any body know anything about --- Arizona Simi-Seal Dubbing, any help would be helpful.

Fish safe.

John Dunn

Liam · Post by **Liam** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:33 pm

I know this isn't helpful, but keep looking for seal, there is no substitute. I have used many subs and none are quite right. I just don't want you to settle!

Post by **mvendon** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:04 am

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Post by **narcodog** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:52 am

Feather Craft has a Seal blend. The best I have found is from a place in Paris, France. www.pechetruite.com. Steve Cookshill also has a nice selection that I have ordered him also.

Post by **skunkaroo** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:26 pm

Seal is one of those materials that can't really be substituted, but angora goat is probably the closest legal sub. Polar bear underfur works, but just try and get hold of some.

Arizona Simi Seal is not like seal at all, but it's great stuff for leeches, streamers and even nymphs.

Aaron

PS I'm getting deja vu all over again... I think this might have recently been discussed (maybe on the old forum?).

Post by **Ron Eagle Elk** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:36 am

You can get real seal from John at www.feathersmc.com . He has a whole mess of colors.

REE

Post by **catskilljohn** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:20 pm

As mentioned a few times above, call John McClain and get some. He bought a bunch of Russian army coats [that are filled with seal fur for insulation] and dyed all the colors himself. Probably the most talented dyer in fly tying, he can match and make anything. Not to mention one of the most giving and generous men in the materials world! CJ

http://www.feathersmc.com/products/show/Seal%20Dubbing

Post by **letumgo** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:38 pm

Here is are a few links that may be useful:

Arizona Fly Tying Materials Link (dubbings page):
http://azflyfishing.net/proshop/home.php?cat=251

Feather Craft Real Seal Dubbing:
http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?s ... rget=TM033

Feather Craft Angora Goat Dubbing (seal sub):
http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?s ... rget=TM023

Denny Rickards (stillwater fly tying expert) Materials Page (Seal Sub dubbing - works great for stillwater patterns):
http://www.flyfishingstillwaters.com/tyingmaterials.asp

Post by **CM_Stewart** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:57 pm

catskilljohn wrote:As mentioned a few times above, call John McClain and get some.

For that matter, he has mohair and pig's wool as well.

Post by **John Dunn** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:27 am

Thanks for the replies. I have placed a order with--John McClain and the colors that John
Did not have I placed another order with Peche Truite.

Thanks again
John Dunn

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