WhiteBuffalo58 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Guys, since i'm new to fly tying, I can't claim to remember any of these. So, i'll post them for the nostalgia of others. I'm told most of these materials were purchased between the late 40's and mid 60's. (some may still be readily available today) From what I can tell most were purchased through either Herter's or Sonnie's out of Chicago, IL. There is a couple of packages marked Arjay's. I purchased these recently from a local fleamarket. This represents about 5% of what was in the lot. I'll post more pics after my camera battery recharges. Hope you enjoy these and feel free to add any info as to what they are, it would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if the pics are bad, photography isn't one of my strong points. Is there a way to increase the pic size that shows up in the post? If these materials don't fit for this thread, please let me know and i'll post future pics in a more appropriate thread. Thanks, Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BassMouth87 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 A few months ago I made a trade with a friend from the U.S and acquired a large lot of tying materials all from the 60's-70's. They all were my friends late Grandfathers and he figured they would be better off in the hands of someone passionate about fly tying then sitting in a drawer at his place. Here are a few pictures of things that had labels: Also included was a bunch of different capes, necks etc. none of them where labeled so I am not sure what exactly I have...here are a few pictures: Here are floss, wools and yarns: Dubbing: Marabou: There is still an entire photo box filled with bags of loose feathers of all sorts, a few more furs, etc. The oldest of these materials have around 25+ years on me...it is crazy that most of them are still in good condition and will be tied into flies that will catch me fish, and spread the passion. I make it a mission that when I am on the water talking to other fly fisherman that I give away flies tied with these specific materials...it is my way of spreading the love and making sure the materials are put to good use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perchjerker 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 For those who make bass and 'bream' bugs, here are some from my limited collection of 'vintage' bugs; most,if not all,should still work today. A few are home-made, but most were 'factory' made. The last one, a dragon fly, has a goose-quill body, with a hand carved balsa head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdfretes 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice flies! *Thinks to self* : I know ive got tons of hobby knives, saws, and sandpaper...now I need balsa...DARN IT! Hobby Lobby is closed on sundays...so is the RC plane shop 30 minutes away... Sigh, to-do for another day I guess! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIKE*A 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Great Idea! Here are a few things I found around my desk! Mike Sorry for the poor quality photos....i took them w/my IPAD.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 All that tying stuff looks like the walls of my shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oyster Dog 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2012 Remember when L.L. Bean sold fly fishing gear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairwing 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2012 FLY ROD WARS !!! Was it going to be the Orvis "Trout" 8ft for a 6 weight or the Fenwick HMG. I took the Orvis out on a $2.oo rental and was sold. I cast the Fenwick but couldn't fish it at the time..so I bought the Orvis. I bought the Fenwick later just to see what I missed. The year was 1974. Incredible rods at the time! An assortment of leader material...Pezon and Michel...had to buy the 8x separate. Nylorfi from Cortland was the "Greatest". The Mike-Rite is there and the cumbersome Orvis tippet dispenser. The "Flat Butt Leader". Swisher and Richards convinced me. I can't get the stuff now-a-days..wish I could. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2012 Great stuff! a lot of which could be purchased from these early 80s wish books. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIKE*A 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2012 I remember Baileys and Kaufmans! Don't recall Hunters...... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2012 I remember Baileys and Kaufmans! Don't recall Hunters...... Mike Hunter's was owned by Bill Hunter, the inventor of the HMH vise. It was sold several years ago. I think it's now Stone River Outfitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byron 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2012 I remember Baileys and Kaufmans! Don't recall Hunters...... Mike Hunter's was owned by Bill Hunter, the inventor of the HMH vise. It was sold several years ago. I think it's now Stone River Outfitters. I thought the vise was sold to Kenebec or something like that????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2012 hunters angling supply was sold to stone river outfitters. see stone river outfitters website for correct info. http://www.stoneriveroutfitters.com/about.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
