Hi there,
I have been a fan of Alpaca for many years. Just like you said it is a
simple manageable dubbing that has great results. When I tie with it I make
sure to wax it up well to prevent it from completely soaking through. For
some reason it just doesn't hold fast as well when it gets soaked (similar
to wool)... By the way ,, is anyone interested in an Alpaca swap???
Sincerely,
Shay
>From: Ed Engelman/Sue Atkinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: [VFB] Alpaca Question
>Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:42:52 -0400
>
>I was gifted a sample of Alpaca hair from a recent craft fair.
>
>I like to dub and tie flies with Mohair, but NOW I've found something else
>(better???)
>
>It is thin, wispy, flexible AND holds very nicely when dubbed onto tying
>thread when twirled without using wax or wetting!!.
>
>Also, it comes in quite a range of undyed colors, tan, black, brown, light
>brown.
>
>Is Alpaca as good as my first impression?
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