gadabout 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 Does anyone have a good source for natural wool yarn? I like to tie classic winged wet fly patterns and prefer to use natural materials. Most fly shops seem to have nothing but synthetics, and if you ask for natural wool they look at you like you have three heads. I have a few sources for some of the more common colors, but when I need something like rusty orange or pale yellow, it's always a challenge to find some. Of course you could always go to a yarn store, but the quantities needed for fly tying are miniscule compared to what they sell there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Z 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 http://www.feathersmc.com/products/show/Berlin+Wool You can get an assortment there, and it will be top quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ten Bears 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 Wool yarns from Maine since 1821: Bartlettyarns If you want organic and chemical free: Marr Haven Merino - Rambouillet Wool Yarn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flykid 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 You could also use alpaca wool yarn. Go to www.studioeoutdoors.com and check it out. Not sure what colors they have but it is really nice stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linesides 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 Speaking of Maine try Theriaults Fly Shop in Staceyville Maine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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rockthief 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 The yarn shop up the street from me gives me snippings and I have the wool I can use of many kinds. The snippings are left over from knitting meetings and the lady at the shop saves them for me. Might work for you. A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gadabout 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 Thanks for the replies. Actually, my wife is a big-time knitter and I could get yarn from her, except the stuff she uses would scare the trout. :hyst: I was sort of hoping that someone would suggest a fly tying catalog or web site that sells wool yarn in quantities convenient to fly tiers. I know of a couple but they only have a few colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites