Re: [VFB] Story of a long weekend

[Wes Wada]

Thanks, Mark.  I was unaware of the winging fiber.  Has to be 
interesting stuff based on the qualities of the body fur fibers. I 
particularly like the colors available for the product, and as you 
mentioned, the sparkle and texture are excellent.  If you are still 
around, what is the length of the winging fiber?  Also what amount do 
you get in the package and for how much $ per package?

The rarity of this product I think has to do with the fact it is 
manufactured in Japan, and the company's marketing and distribution are 
minimal in the USA.  I have heard of this product under the SAAP name 
for quite a while, so it has been around.  It is currently marketed 
under the Capps brand.

I am convinced this product is not a gimmick.  Big trout were slamming 
patterns made of this stuff last fall. It looks as great in the water 
as it does on the tying bench.

Wes



Mark Klemick wrote:
Since you like the SAAP Body Fur so well, thought I'd mention the good 
results
I've had using SAAP Wing Fiber.  This stuff has a really good feel to 
it, is
easy to handle, has better texture than polypro, and more sparkle than 
antron.
The fibers themselves sparkle and there are also strands of flat 
reflective
material (light mylar) in each small hank.

So far I've only seen it at Dan Bailey's, where I bought a big supply 
since it
seemed to be rare.  I'm glad that other places are selling it too.