What are the questions that you have about the science of fly fishing. What would you like to see? More experimental fly tying posts? More "sciency" posts? Something else?
Thanks Perry, that's a really good idea. Is it something you'd be willing to be part of? I could use a bit of help from those that have different experiences.
Jason, Sorry for the delay in getting back on this. I could help with that, but I am having a terrible time navigating around your site. I often can't get a post to load properly. Your view counter says I was there but I was never able to read the post. I've wanted to add a comment to posts that I HAVE read, but I can't get the machine to work. I don't know if it's because I live at the end of the line and have poor service from my ISP. I don't have this problem with other sites. Is it me? Maybe so. I can intuit my way around on other sites, sadly not here. ---- Perry
I suggest a post for fly tiers discussing a "buy local" policy, as much as possible. The furs, hair, and feathers of local game animals, game birds, farm animals, and pets can be used to make flies. Why buy something from another country or state when all the materials we need are in the backyard or in the neighborhood? Genetic hen hackle has grown to $20+ per neck. While the feathers are not the same (they are sometimes better for the intended purpose), you can buy a whole chicken from a farmer for just a few dollars. Muskrat from a trapper, wood duck from a friend who hunts ducks, a whole woodchuck from the neighbor's garden, squirrels, deer, bears, turkeys, horses and dogs and cats, all local, all available, all cheap or free. I have bought peacock tail feathers from a county fair booth, coyote and bobcat masks from a fur dealer, various whole pheasants (including ringneck hens) from a bird hobbyist, the list is nearly endless. Buy local supports our neighbors and local businesses, and it is often cheaper than buying at retail stores.
Thanks Perry, that's a really good idea. Is it something you'd be willing to be part of? I could use a bit of help from those that have different experiences.
-J
I suggest a post for fly tiers discussing a "buy local" policy, as much as possible. The furs, hair, and feathers of local game animals, game birds, farm animals, and pets can be used to make flies. Why buy something from another country or state when all the materials we need are in the backyard or in the neighborhood? Genetic hen hackle has grown to $20+ per neck. While the feathers are not the same (they are sometimes better for the intended purpose), you can buy a whole chicken from a farmer for just a few dollars. Muskrat from a trapper, wood duck from a friend who hunts ducks, a whole woodchuck from the neighbor's garden, squirrels, deer, bears, turkeys, horses and dogs and cats, all local, all available, all cheap or free. I have bought peacock tail feathers from a county fair booth, coyote and bobcat masks from a fur dealer, various whole pheasants (including ringneck hens) from a bird hobbyist, the list is nearly endless. Buy local supports our neighbors and local businesses, and it is often cheaper than buying at retail stores.