[VFB] Lines End is still operational

2010-03-01 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
Look at the bottom of this post and any time you send a post to the VFB.and you'll see the URL. http://www.linesend.com haerb...@comcast.net wrote: Is Line's End still in business. Did a web search for it and can't find it. BobH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[VFB] Graham Owen Photos

2010-03-01 Thread glwebb
I wonder if bird photographer Byard knows him? Although that gray squirrel tail qualifies for fly tying relevance, check out the second link below. http://www.grahamowengallery.com/photography/hawk-encounter.html http://www.grahamowengallery.com/fishing/more-fly-tying.html -- You received

Re: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0?

2010-03-01 Thread Henk Verhaar
I think a 'Size A' is usually the next size up from 3/0; if I remember correctly, Danville's flat waxed nylon is size A. Standard rod wrapping thread is a size D I think. On 1 Mar, 2010, at 15:33, Allan Fish wrote: A quick question. Thanks. How does jig thread compare in diameter with

Re: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0?

2010-03-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
Size D thread is used on Saltwater Boat rods, it is like Rope Tony --- On Mon, 3/1/10, Henk Verhaar h...@stichtsend.xs4all.nl wrote: From: Henk Verhaar h...@stichtsend.xs4all.nl Subject: Re: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date:

[VFB] Suppliers

2010-03-01 Thread haerbob3
I am looking for suppliers of salmon fly tying materials hooks (blind eye), gut ETC. Anybody have any? BobH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send

RE: [VFB] Suppliers

2010-03-01 Thread J Balmer
I have a gut that I'm trying to get rid of. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of haerb...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 10:30 AM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Suppliers I am looking for suppliers of salmon fly tying materials hooks (blind

Re: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0?

2010-03-01 Thread Don Ordes
Wes, I have a collections of hundreds of threads of all kinds for tying threads- standard threads, kevlars, spun gels, nylons, flat, wound, braided, waxed, unwaxed, rod-binding, millinery, monos, floss, you name it, from almost microscopic (for #32s) to 50# test Gorilla-braid (for marlin

Re: [VFB] Suppliers

2010-03-01 Thread John
Feathersmc.com Sent from my iPhone On Mar 1, 2010, at 11:30 AM, haerb...@comcast.net wrote: I am looking for suppliers of salmon fly tying materials hooks (blind eye), gut ETC. Anybody have any? BobH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to

Re: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0?

2010-03-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
Not all the same numbers are the same size. For example, the Gudebrod 10/0 was thinner that the 14/0, I think it was an Italian thread. U hear the 10/0 us being exclusively made for Orvis. For me, it was the best thread I have tied with. Tony --- On Mon, 3/1/10, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0?

2010-03-01 Thread scott bearden
Chris Helm bought out the remaining stock of Gudebrod thread, but there are not many colors and sizes left. Orvis' thread doesn't have the complete line up of colors in every size. I had used Orvis thread before I knew much about fly tying, in fact it was my first thread I started with. It was

RE: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0?

2010-03-01 Thread J Balmer
Most of the time these days, I tie w/ three colors; black, olive white. Mostly white. I use Prismcolor markers to get the color I need. W/ the bobbin hanging from the hook, I run the outside of the wide end along the thread to get the color I want. Also good for multiple colors. J From:

[VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

2010-03-01 Thread Wes Wada
Hi FlyGuys and FlyGals, We've had three brilliant, springlike days in a row, here in central Oregon. All signs point to an early spring and early bug hatches. Much preferred over last year, when it warmed very late and turned wintery early. It felt like our whole fishing season got compressed to

Re: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

2010-03-01 Thread The Smiths
Sorry missed the last part wanting precut and dyed. you message comes in one long string. Gary S. - Original Message - From: The Smiths To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

Re: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

2010-03-01 Thread Wes Wada
God bless Gmail, what will they come up with next! Sorry missed the last part wanting precut and dyed. you message comes in one long string. Gary S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

Re: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

2010-03-01 Thread Wes Wada
Here's a photo of a number of dyed Canadian pine squirrel stripped hides. Don't know if Canadian pine squirrels got the Gold Medal and that's why are so expensive versus U.S. pine squirrels? Wes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this