Northern Ireland Trout Angler

paul · Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 35 Location: belfast

hiya guys..
I'm have'n trouble getting the materials for making wings on evicta's and butchers etc,is there something a bit more common that could be used as a substitute.Went to a couple of tackle shops but no joy.

Beatnik69 · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:16 pm 23 Post subject:

Have you tried any online stores. Butcher Blues shouldn't be too difficult to get a hold of.

paul · Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 35 Location: belfast

cheers beatnik69..
Think i'll order a few batches of wets n drys,takes some of the fun out of it though catching on your own n all Rolling Eyes

Wildfishonly · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 10

For your butchers use Jay wing secondry ,as really the fish dont mind and is a lot easier to tie in, but if you need, suss out a flouro blue dye to catch the eye. The hen pheasant is a pain in the arse, even to get an even match, use a bit of the tail feather instead or a light deer hair.There is plenty of usable feathers on the pheasent wing to use , with a bit of flue glu or the likes and are good for the green peter's.
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paul · Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 35 Location: belfast

Thanks wildfishonly..
Took beatnik69's advice and ordered a few things online(1st time).Could of bought the flies for as little as 25p each but as i say it takes the fun out of it.I'll try and post a pic or two of the monsters i create Laughing

Beatnik69 · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:28 am 13 Post subject:

I've ordered stuff online a few times for tying. I never really buy flies unless I'm at a fishery and they have some on sale which are doing well.