Tt8377 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2013 Hi all, I'm just beginning to tie my own flies. My home water is in the Catskills, delaware river. I've been experimenting with the comparaduns using the coastal deer hair with limited success. I saw on you tube some one using snowshoe rabbits feet and stating that its very buoyant and durable, yet easier to work with. I believe in simplicity, which is why I really like the comparadun style flies. I can adjust the hook size and color to match most hatches on my water. Does anyone know where I can buy real snowshoe rabbits feet, as I've read much of what's out there is imitation. Or if someone knows of a synthetic that has the same characteristics would be great. Thanks in advance for any feedback. Have fun! Tt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2013 http://www.blue-ribbon-flies.com/shop/search/e6f6798afbdd3a7be7e67230a23c9757/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spanky29ca 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 You bet, they can be found on ebay for under two dollars a foot, most of the ones I've seen are dyed different colors but are fully tanned and clean ready for tying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontheo 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2013 Try coffin furs. They have good quality material.. Do you mean limited success in tying them? It takes awhile to get the technique down. It's all in the hair. If you get a chance, look at Fran Betters book on tying. He invented the "Usual" which is the snowshoe rabbit pattern and the "Haystack" which is we're the comparadun came from. Type in the usual and haystack on you tube. While you are at it, type his name in too. He was an upstate NY boy too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netabrookie 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2013 I couldn't agree more about Fran Betters. I like snowshoe hare for caddis patterns too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontheo 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2013 I had a hard time with dubbing them at first. But they are meant to catch fish and not win awards. I have also tied them with silk dubbing but scruffy is the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tt8377 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks to all replys. I will check them out. Ill probably have another post after I can't tie with the rabbits feet either. Good luck to all. Tt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GdubyaSmith 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 Try coffin furs. They have good quality material.. Do you mean limited success in tying them? It takes awhile to get the technique down. It's all in the hair. If you get a chance, look at Fran Betters book on tying. He invented the "Usual" which is the snowshoe rabbit pattern and the "Haystack" which is we're the comparadun came from. Type in the usual and haystack on you tube. While you are at it, type his name in too. He was an upstate NY boy too. One of the local stores is in Syracuse...they are bucktailjig on Youtube. Here is the "Usual" they tie: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
