long saddles

[larsj]

Hi folks,

any tips on where to get some really long saddles, for making large flies. I'm thinking fishy looking flies in the 10-12" range

thanks,
--Lars

[Darian]

Hmmm,.... since you live in the coastal area, you should check with your local shops (Ernie's Casting Pond, San Jose Fly Shop, California Fly shop, etc.). If you're unsuccessful, try on-line for Hareline Dubbin, Inc., products. They have some dyed, long, webby saddle hackles for large flies.....

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Stop in every fly shop you drive near for the rest of your life.

Contact 'Saltwater Edge' fly shop back east.

[larsj]

Stop in every fly shop you drive near for the rest of your life.

Always! Thanks for the tips. --L.

[Bob Scheidt]

Metz has a new saddle called a Magnum, I have a #1 magnum griz dyed purple. I could bring it to Kiene's fly expo in a month for you to check out.

I am impressed with it. I measured the feather length. They run from 7 to 9 inches, but not 10 to 12 inches.

Bob Scheidt

[Jgoding]

Whiting has "utility" saddles... I think that's what they call them anyways. Not sure exactly how big they are but they're for saltwater/streamers...

[Darian]

Eureka!!!!.... Found some Long feathers from Whiting Farms, Inc. These are called Schlappen and come in a variety of colors (natural and dyed). The length of these feathers ranges from 12" to 14". Decent quality, too. If you have a favorite local shop, have them order some for you or look for an Internet or mail order supplier.