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We all recognize Billy Munn as one of the best deer hair spinners of all time. In Billys dvd, he says, "Half the success in fly tying is using good materials, you cant tie a good fly with sorry materials."
That being said, I was wondering if any of yall know where he gets his deer hair?
Thanks,
Ross
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Deer hair bass bugs/Billy Munn
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Posted 08 August 2010 - 09:41 AM
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Posted 08 August 2010 - 05:32 PM
not sure where he gets his hair but if your looking for quality hair there is none better then Chris Helm
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Posted 08 August 2010 - 06:01 PM
I am sorely tempted to respond by being a smart A--, and saying: "From a deer!" But I won't (or did I not just do so?). The best answer to your question, if you have a fly shop near you, is to learn what good deer hair is and go select each piece yourself, one-by-one. If you have to order, it is a different story altogether, as you have to depend on the vendor. Craig Matthews of Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, Mt. has always had very good quality hair in the shop, and at the shows where I have seen him. Over the years, I have personally found the "Premo" strips to be very good where ever I have found them. Thus, anyone who carries them should be an OK source. I have also always gotten good hair from Hook & Hackle.I have never ordered from Chris, but I know of no reason not to trust him. (The standard disclaimer:NFI).
White hair is an entirely different story, as it is found ONLY on the belly of the deer and the quality can be quite variable, with some being extremely coarse. In addition, in my 30 years of tying, I don't recall having ever seen a tanned piece of white deer hair! Also, this is the least abundant type on the carcass. Therefore, this one is a "chance it", sometimes even in the stores themselves. This is one of those situations where when you are in a shop and find a good piece of white, you buy it whether you need it or not! Sooner or later, you will need it!!
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White hair is an entirely different story, as it is found ONLY on the belly of the deer and the quality can be quite variable, with some being extremely coarse. In addition, in my 30 years of tying, I don't recall having ever seen a tanned piece of white deer hair! Also, this is the least abundant type on the carcass. Therefore, this one is a "chance it", sometimes even in the stores themselves. This is one of those situations where when you are in a shop and find a good piece of white, you buy it whether you need it or not! Sooner or later, you will need it!!
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Posted 09 August 2010 - 11:16 PM
Love Chris's stuff...even if he is from Ohio...sorry Mike.....BTW , you still tying those great Zebra Midges like we fished on the Holston a few years back? That thing was like a what, a 26 or something? Great little ties...still have a few you tied for me.
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