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Lino Catucci
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 Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:29 pm Post subject: Killer bug material |
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Hi guys,
I've a question regarding tying Frank Sawyer killer bug.
The body material Frank Sawyer used is the Chadwick 47. This material is no longer available.
Who know's a good subtitute for this material and were can I buys this via the internet?
Cheers,
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Atli
Joined: 28 Jul 2006
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Location: Skovlunde, Denmark
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Brian Larson
Joined: 27 Mar 2006
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Location: Cassville, WI
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:59 am Post subject: killer bug |
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just use any gray yard. That is what the makers son says to do.
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arkle
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Chadwick's lost the dye recipe for 477 some 30years or so back in a fire, the nearest colour to follow it was their 454 but that was discontinued around 20years ago with all the other darning wools they made. 477 comands very high prices indeed - you do see it on ebay now and again, and it often reaches £40.+ per card. I have heard it go to £100+ in some cases.There are numerous substitutes on the market, its just a matter of trying different ones until you are happy with the results.
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hares ear
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Location: Fishtown (Germany)
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Hi Lino,
I have ordered some substitute from the UK because 40 pounds are breaking my budget (http://www.sportfish.co.uk/product/33767/Chadwick_Wool_Sub_Killer_Bug_Yarn.html) at around 1.99 GBP. It works nicely. If you need a good tying instruction Oliver Edwards tying videos are great,
TL
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cornmuse
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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FWIW, I use a 100% wool medium gray yarn and it works perfectly. Take a look at http://www.flyfishohio.com/Killer_Bug.htm for step by step and a video of this fly being tied. I also have a link to a gallery of images of Frank Sawyer himself tying his Pheasant Tail.
Joe C.
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Wiggy
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Personally I've used www.sportfish.co.uk for sourcing mine. A nice yarn and catches fish too!
Alot cheaper than £40 
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