Larry L wrote:

"Conan The Librarian" wrote

Actually, there may be. I've heard great things about Harrop's stuff,
but Marc Petitjean's CDC is the best I've ever used, by a long shot.
Interesting colors and really top-flight feathers.

In the sake of accuracy I should have said "that I've ever seen" or
something similar .... but aside coming I often find that if I were to
include all the disclaimers needed to avoid 'nitpickers' around here, a
369KB post would still end up all disclaimer and no information G end
aside Thanks Chuck, I'll get some petijean and try it

Let me know how it compares to the Harrop stuff.

I also "think" but will not testify in court that Harry over at
http://www.troutflies.com/ sells Harrop CDC and he's a California boy, and.
thus, better than avearge G ( except maybe at spelling )

TOM, Harry's site also has Excellent tying tutorials for some patterns
here's one for the classic "first fly"

http://www.troutflies.com/tutorials/hares_ear/

I can't believe I forgot to mention Harry's site. If someone
doesn't have access to a local fly tyer to watch, Harry's is the next
best thing. I learned so many of the basics (and some more advanced
techniques, as well) from his site. And his flies are top-notch.

Which brings me to another point: It's not a bad idea to order a few
flies from a reputable dealer/tyer. These can serve as "templates" for
your tying.


Chuck Vance