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Rerun to fly tying

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  • 26-01-2012 2:12am
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    The ally cat
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    I gave up tying flies nearly 15 years ago as I couldn't find the time, recently I dug out my fly tying gear and was surprised to see it appears perfect. My question is should I replace any of it and what's likely to have stood the test of time and now be of use, I have the usual seals furs, capes etc and threads and tinsils, I plan to buy new stuff but would hate to throw out the old stuff it was usable. I suspect it's probally all ok except the threads. Thanks in advance, apologies for misprint in title


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    ironbluedun
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    dont throw any of it out. i have lots of fly tying materials that are over 20 years old and as good as the day they were bought. if your materials were kept indoors in a dry damp free environment they should be spot on. if they were subjected to dampness a good inspection is in order. but you have said they are look good so i bet they are fine to use.

    always keep fly-tying materials indoors at room temp, never put them in a shed.


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    The ally cat
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    ironbluedun wrote: »
    dont throw any of it out. i have lots of fly tying materials that are over 20 years old and as good as the day they were bought. if your materials were kept indoors in a dry damp free environment they should be spot on. if they were subjected to dampness a good inspection is in order. but you have said they are look good so i bet they are fine to use.

    always keep fly-tying materials indoors at room temp, never put them in a shed.

    Thanks


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    slowburner
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    I agree with IBD.
    Cripes don't throw any of it out.
    Some fly tiers would give their eye teeth for real seal's fur.
    If your threads are silk, there is a chance that they will have gone brittle.

    Even a bit of damp is not too bad for fur and feather - if it was, the flies wouldn't be much good under water.
    It won't affect the feathers themselves, but it can affect the skin they're attached to.
    I had a Jungle Cock cape attacked by bugs once; they made a mess of the skin but the feathers were fine.
    If the skin has been well preserved (Borax. I think) they should last forever and a day.

    You should inspect your hooks very carefully before using them.


    ..........sneaks off to check that everything is ok in the fly tying cabinet.


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    #5
    ironbluedun
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭ironbluedun


    The ally cat wrote: »
    Thanks

    you are welcome.


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