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Stwhe1012 | July 5th, 2008, 7:31 am | |
Posts: 4 | does anyone know where to buy a good cree neck from // | |
Martinlf | July 5th, 2008, 10:02 am | |
Moderator Palmyra PAPosts: 3233 | Well marked cree necks are scarce as hen's teeth, but Flyfisher's Paradise in State College has them sometimes, typically at the beginning of the year. You might call Steve (814-234-4189)and see if he will take a standing order and contact you if and when when he gets one in. If you contact Keough Hackle Keough Hackle 23392 Hwy. M-60 Mendon, MI 49072 (616) 496-7464 www.keough-hackle.com you may be able to get a tyer's grade cree neck. I bought a tyer's grade Cree some years ago directly from them that doesn't have as much black in it as I'd like, but has beautiful browns and whites. I don't have any idea what may be available now, though. | |
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'" --Fred Chappell | ||
JOHNW | July 5th, 2008, 11:14 am | |
Chambersburg, PA Posts: 452 | As Louis said they are pretty rare. Another source might be Collins Hackle Farm or Bob's hackle farm both are easily found via google both are old school hackle breeders that sell quality stuff. Collins actually sells the saddle and neck from the same bird for about the price of a Whiting Silver what a deal. JW | |
"old habits are hard to kill once you have gray in your beard" -Old Red Barn | ||
Wbranch | July 5th, 2008, 12:10 pm | |
York & Starlight PA Posts: 2733 | In my opinion you should never buy any neck, wet fly or dry fly, without first seeing it. There was a time I used to take a chance and buy necks sight unseen through the mail and virtually every purchase was a disappointment. I would rather drive fifty miles to a reputable fly materials shop to sort through all the necks than have the owner select it for you and then mail it. | |
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years. | ||
Wiflyfisher | July 5th, 2008, 3:02 pm | |
Wisconsin Posts: 663 | Jim Slattery has some fantastic necks and skins, including cree. He also is the owner of Campfire Lodge & Resort in West Yellowstone. You can call him to see if he has any left and discuss it with him. http://www.jimsflyco.com/html/whiting_farms.html http://www.campfirelodgewestyellowstone.com | |
John S. https://WiFlyFisher.com | ||
JAD | July 5th, 2008, 3:18 pm | |
Alexandria Pa Posts: 362 | Jim Slattery has some fantastic necks and skins, I'll put my money on Jim I have bought some skins from Jim and they were everything he said they would be. I believe Jim is on this forum http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeromain?id=8 John | |
They fasten red (crimson red) wool around a hook, and fix onto the wool two feathers which grow under a cock’s wattles, and which in colour are like wax. Radcliffe's Fishing from the Earliest Times, | ||
Levi | July 7th, 2008, 12:52 pm | |
Posts: 6 | conranch.com has some but they are kind of expensive, but I know that if they are from conranch they are worth the money. | |
Leakywaders | July 10th, 2008, 7:19 pm | |
New England Posts: 43 | I NEVER buy hackle that I cannot see and feel. Getr most of mine at fly fishingf shows in winter, but always look at fly shops, and I havce bought a few at the local CABULAS strore. I have 3 cree saddles (snicker). | |
Drag free??? If the fly didn't drag, I wouldn't know where it was!! | ||
Troutbum13 | September 8th, 2008, 7:07 am | |
Millerton,PA Posts: 7 | My pick would be Collin's Hackle. Good stuff! He has a genetic line of chickens from Harry Darbee,Andy Miner and Dick Bitner. Super nice flex,wrap twist free! Charlie is very smart when it comes to his birds {I'm sure he is smart in other areas also,lol}. Let him know what you are looking for and he will pick out something nice! | |
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