Beginner Tyier 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Some patterns call for seal fur. I'm having trouble finding it. Where is a good place to get some or what is a suitable replacement. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 First off, welcome to the site Yuo can get seal dubbing from John McClain at feathersmc.com. I often sub using Dave Whitlock SLF dubbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trad 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 The SLF dubbing was invented by Davy Wotton. WAPSI bought the company from him. http://shopflyfishingspecialties.com/wapsi...g-pr-16354.html He is now a guide on the White River http://www.whiteriver.net/fly-fishing-report/ Mr.Whitlock has "designed" a few blends, but he did not invent or discover the material. To the original poster. If you can´t obtain seal fur, then get some Mohair from your local wool shop etc. It is a pretty good natural substitute. http://www.mike1.bplaced.net/Wikka/MoHair TL MC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Sorry Mike, I did not mean to imply who invented the blend, merely that what I use is now packaged and sold as 'Dave Whitlock Synthetic Living Fibre Dubbing Blends' http://www.madriveroutfitters.com/pc-3338-...itlock-slf.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trad 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 No problem at all. I just recently found a lot of ads for SLF with Mr.Whitlock´s name, while researching something else. This fogs up the true evolution of this material, and I don´t like such misleading advertising. I certainly was not attempting to censure you in any way at all. My apologies if it sounded like that. TL MC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Here is another posting that you may want to read about seal fur and the various subs availible: Another Post Discussing Seal Dubbing Feather Craft also carries real seal dubbing and the colors are wonderful. The photos below show each of the colors that Feather Craft carries. Feather Craft (Real Seal Dubbing) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beginner Tyier 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks to all for the suggestions and help. I'll definately look into all the sites sent to me. Trying to find a substitute was driving me crazy. Thanks to all again. -Jack- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeky 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Beginner, Not sure where you are, but I don't think we can get true seal dubbing here in the US. Someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can even import it. May be why you can't find it. Deeky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Inman 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 John McLain does sell true seal fur as he has gotten it from old military jackets where it was used as insulation and has some other sources. A small bag (1 gram) of that stuff really goes a LONG way. I have tied several size 4/0 Green Highlanders and still have quite a bit left. If you are using it for nymphs there is no telling how long it would last. John has about every color imaginable on his site. http://feathersmc.com/products/show/Seal%20Dubbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purolohi kalastaja 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 John McLain does sell true seal fur as he has gotten it from old military jackets where it was used as insulation and has some other sources. A small bag (1 gram) of that stuff really goes a LONG way. I have tied several size 4/0 Green Highlanders and still have quite a bit left. If you are using it for nymphs there is no telling how long it would last. John has about every color imaginable on his site. http://feathersmc.com/products/show/Seal%20Dubbing And if you order it from him today you'll have it within a week, I'm sure. He and I live in the same state and I think I got my seal fur in 2 days or something like that. Great guy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Inman 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 For some reason I get stuff from John in Michigan quicker than I get stuff from Atlanta. Usually I order it and get it within two days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Daly 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Agreed with Mr. Inman, John ships wicked fast. Plus, he's a class act. By the way, there is no proper substitute for seal fur. It's just got it's own unique properties. Somethings may come close, but they're not "proper". Just my 2. -Jamie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Sorry Mike, I did not mean to imply who invented the blend, merely that what I use is now packaged and sold as 'Dave Whitlock Synthetic Living Fibre Dubbing Blends' http://www.madriveroutfitters.com/pc-3338-...itlock-slf.aspx Yea mike ya dummy! I second feathermc!!! :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
