I buy a good bit of stuff at fly shops, as I usually get higher quality try getting decent tinsel at hobby shops, and the ones near me only carry heavier gauge wire than I need. And the feathers are atrocious in comparison to the quality that I can get in some shops.
But, the dark secret that I know about is the price of fur and feathers that we buy from shops. Check this link for an eye opener: www.hideandfur.com Rob -- Rob Blomquist Kirkland, WA
