Polyyarn

[Wildfisher]

For  Klink wings etc. I don’t like the Veniard stuff at all. Too smooth and far too thin – has to be doubled again and again which is not ideal.  Have used some fancy  Roman Moser material, but like most things  'Moser'  it costs about 10 X what it's actually worth.

Can anyone recommend a good crinkly fibred polyyarn?

[Clan Ford]

Fred,

I use Hareline Dubbin, Inc. stuff, usually have to split it to get the correct thickness but then I double mine over while securing to the hook.  There are a couple of different types Polypro yarn and the one that I currently use Para Post Wing (treated with watershed).  Not sure of the best supplier I get mine from eastern europe.

Norm

[scotfly]

I use this one a lot... http://www.lakelandflytying.com/2060/Yarns_and_Wools/Uni_Glo_Yarn.aspx
This one's good and although it seems expensive, it's not. You split it down and it goes a long way... http://www.lakelandflytying.com/1671/Yarns_and_Wools/Aero_Dry_Wing.aspx
This is a good choice too... http://www.sportfish.co.uk/product/33768/Polypropylene_Floating_Yarn.html
There are loads of others too... Take your pick of supplier and Polypropylene yarn.

[haresear]

I use Hareline Dubbin, Inc. stuff

Is that the McFlyon stuff Norm? That's what I've been using lately and it is a nice consistency for the job.

I also use Ice Yarn at times. the Ice Yarn really catches the sun on bright days and stands out well.

Alex

[Clan Ford]

Alex,

No sure if its the same or not - my packaging is in polish!

Scotfly,

I've found both the glo yarn and the sportfish stuff to be pants.  Never used the aerowing but it looks right.

Norm

[haresear]

I just checked the name of the stuff I use. The yarn is McFlylon from here http://www.lakelandflytying.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=145

.....and the flashy stuff is not Ice yarn as I said previously, but Ice Wing. http://www.lakelandflytying.com/265/Flash_Materials.aspx

Alex

[.D.]

I just checked the name of the stuff I use. The yarn is McFlylon from here http://www.lakelandflytying.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=145

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I'll vouch for that stuff too.

I don't know if it's polypropylene, but you get a nice big hank in a range of colours (including dull ones). It's quite coarse so holds it's shape a bit better than a lot of them. I like the Niche (siliconized poly) stuff, but it's too expensive for what it is, I think.



.D.

[.D.]

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This is a good choice too... http://www.sportfish.co.uk/product/33768/Polypropylene_Floating_Yarn.html
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Is it crinkly?

From the picture it looks like the stuff Lureflash do: i.e. No!

I've not seen it in the flesh.

.D.

[haresear]

It's quite coarse so holds it's shape a bit better than a lot of them.

You are right .D., the stuff needs to be quite coarse and crinkly. Straight fibres rather than crinkly tend to hold water rather too easily. Stuff that is too fine in the fibre tends to frizz into a wee ball.

Wee Bri once suggested using dapping floss. I tried it and it was OK. Worth trying if you have any lying around, but no doubt it varies according to brand. 

Alex

[.D.]

Apparently McFlylon's also a very popular choice for making your own yarn indicators. For float fishing :crap.


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