I have hairs and furs that are still in good shape that I bought when I
first started tying flies back in 1972. I got some of them from Herters.
They have been well wrapped in plastic for the long stretches that I was at
sea and other time periods that I couldn't use them. I guess that's what's
kept them in good condition.
Jim C.

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Subject: [VFB] shelf life

I recently heard that the life of feathers is only about 10 years and hairs
and furs up to 15 years.  Is this true?  Any long time tiers have an idea
for shelf life of materials?

Thanks,
Jerry Sorensen
Laramie WY

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