Aaron J Scott Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Hey guys. I've been reading some articles and watching some videos about patterns tied with acetate floss and hardened with acetone. It was unfamiliar to me before, so I've never been aware of stores carrying acetate floss. Anyone know where I can find some around here? I know Danville makes it--I'd just like to know where I can find it locally. Save Scratch, Raise Cash. Fish Itch!
laker67 Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 Hey guys. I've been reading some articles and watching some videos about patterns tied with acetate floss and hardened with acetone. It was unfamiliar to me before, so I've never been aware of stores carrying acetate floss. Anyone know where I can find some around here? I know Danville makes it--I'd just like to know where I can find it locally. Hello there AJS. Tied several years ago. Any type of floss, it came on a spool like thread, will work with the acetone. As a side note, never had much success on them, even though they looked great. I would guess that nylon would work as well.
Justin Spencer Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 I'm getting ready to place an order with Hare-line and they carry it, let me know what you want (colors etc.) and I can get it if you can't find it elsewhere. "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop
timsfly Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 I'm getting ready to place an order with Hare-line and they carry it, let me know what you want (colors etc.) and I can get it if you can't find it elsewhere. Charlie Reading has it, at his fly shop I've used acetate floss in the past, they are pretty, but I never had much luck with them. Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
Wayne SW/MO Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 I've used a lot of floss over the years, but I always felt the acetone treatment was more of a gimmick. Floss does work well as an underbody to add a specific color. I think sometimes you have to separate the flies that are more art from the ones that are strictly for fishing. Most of the more popular old patterns don't really match any food, only suggest. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
laker67 Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 I've used a lot of floss over the years, but I always felt the acetone treatment was more of a gimmick. Floss does work well as an underbody to add a specific color. I think sometimes you have to separate the flies that are more art from the ones that are strictly for fishing. Most of the more popular old patterns don't really match any food, only suggest. Suggestive patterns. I have used them for years. With my fly tying skills, they are suggestive at best Wayne.
Wayne SW/MO Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 Suggestive patterns. I have used them for years. With my fly tying skills, they are suggestive at best Wayne. We have a lot in common at the vise. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
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