njsimonson 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2008 I am tying up some large treble hooks for muskie fishing and have so far enjoyed doing bucktail trebles. However I tend to get a bit short when I need a double-hook rig. I was wondering, in your travels through fly tying, if any of you have found a more supple, breatheable replacement for bucktail? Any good synthetics? Also, if anyone knows where I can get magnum flashabou for under $5 a pack? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutthroat.trout 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Hey NJ-- Try furling some craft yarn called disco made by bernat. It comes in silver, gold, hot pink, black, blue, white, and a few others...purple, and olive I think. Anyway, it's all synthetic, sheds water well, builds up a good bulk, it's durable, doesn't fade, and breathes a lot like marabou but it has a large quantity of sparkle to it. If I get the time I'll put one together and snap a photo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 12, 2008 You could try Icelandic Sheep or EP Fibers. J Stockard carries both materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyrite 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Hi how a you doing I have bin doing Muskie lures for about 4 years now! Now Bucktail is a really good material to but another one is Marabou. In fact I tied up a nice 12" Marabou Yellow, Brown, Yellow & Brown Muskie Lure that was in levels. He whent out the other day an the action was great. So if that Helps!!! PM me if you would like to here more. tyrite (Glen Dayton) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutthroat.trout 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Hey Tyrite-- Gotta agree with you on the marabou--especially when you tie it in real thick and if you wanted to you could do dual hooks with marabou down the whole extension like a Mepps Musky Killer: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
