maddog48 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 I'm wanting to do some Snipe and Purple and can't find any sources for snipe. The recipe says I can substitute the snipe with a covert feather from a starling, but I want to start tying traditional soft hackle patterns. Anyone have any sources? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratfacedmcdougal 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 Snipe is very hard to get and gets harder all the time due to over hunting.Try this place, this guy has every critter under the sun. It's been a while since i've ordered from him but he had snipe then. He doesn't have an e mail address, he's a very traditional type.. strictly old english. Fisherman's Hackles and Flytying Bird Gardens 12 Middle Touches Avishayes Road Chard, Somerset England TA-20-1NU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 I'll try to check the place out. Thanks.... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Guidry 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 anything you need here flytying.dk jens Philgaard Bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hugh Report post Posted August 18, 2005 Try Blue Ribbon Flies in Montana or English Angling Trappings. Hugh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halcyon 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 We are on a Snipe hunt haha, hehe, hoho Regards, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 Hal... who are we going to get to hold the gunny sack? Hugh.. I have checked the Blue Ribbon site and they don't show snipe listed. If Jim Krul still owned EAT I'd call him in a minute. I have had problems with EAT since he left and won't go back. Go without... yes. Go back...no. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnyPole 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 Try this, http://www.flyfield.com/feath&skin.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord beatis 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 halycon, you sneaky guy. When was the last time you went snipe hunting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hugh Report post Posted August 19, 2005 Hugh.. I have checked the Blue Ribbon site and they don't show snipe listed .Shoot em an E-Mail They carry tons of stuff they dont list Theyve never failed me. Hugh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2005 Hugh... I'll e-mail them then just to see. Maybe they'll have something else I can convince myself I need. Skinny... I have an e-mail already sent to them and am waiting to hear back. I'll keep everyone advised. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mato Kuwapi 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2005 For The Purple and Snipe you can substitute starling for the snipe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2005 Thanks Hugh. You were right. I e-mailed them and they do have what I'm looking for. I'll be callingn the store tomorrow to make my order. Like I need to buy anything else. I probably could start my own shop. But... I guess I can always find something or a use for whatever I have. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
