Silk Threads

[CreationBear]

Joe-- I'm afraid I've not used the YLI solid colored silk; I was thinking mainly how the variegated variety seemed to be woven a little "looser" than Pearsall's. I doubt it matters much when you're using you're using it as a sub for buttonwhole twist, but pretty tacky wax might be in order if you're using seal dubbing.

[Joe Billingsley]

Here are some of the other types of YLI silks. Like I said, they're not traditional, but they are fun. I put hackle on the first two I tied and then realized I was not showing a fly, just the thread.
Sorry about the poor quality of the pictures. They don't show all the different shades that each individual silk really has. The Sparkle Silk has a metallic thread twisted with the silk and the Black/Silver thread has an Adams coloration.

Variegated Green:


Variegated Purple:


Sparkle Silk Tan/Gold:


Sparkle Silk Black/Silver:


Joe

[CreationBear]

Very nice--I'm afraid my wife's "door prize" sample from the quilt show didn't have these colors...the "Sparkle Silk Tan/Gold" looks outstanding, especially.

[gmwhipple]

please, which weight of silk are you using ? I found soem 100 weight YLI silk online, but I'm not sure if that is the correct weight

thanks

gary

[Joe Billingsley]

Hi, Gary
Yes, 100 weight.
Joe

[gmwhipple]

thanks for the help

g

[hankaye]

That sparkle tan/gold is one good lookin' fly. What is the hackle?

[Joe Billingsley]

It is partridge.

[narcodog]

Here is a place that has the vintage colors and new also. http://pearsallsembroidery.com/

[flyfishwithme]

Or try here - www.northcountryflies.com