On 08/09/2010 04:49 PM, sduraybito wrote:
Anyone have any experience with the Cabela's or Bass Pro by-the-dozen
trout flies like elk hair caddis or hare's ears? Are they prone to
breaking or falling apart?

Thanks,

Peter

Hi Peter,

I have not purchased them by the dozen. Most of my
Adams are from Cabela's -- some from the local fly
shop.

My Cabela's Adams are from a vendor called
"Umpqua". Three per box. They are sharper than
hell. They take about five munch downs by the
object of my obsession before they start showing
signs of wear. Their eyes are flush and smooth at
the crimp, so my leader does not get sliced by the
crimp, which makes a huge hit with me. I will
usually loose them in the rocks or the lip of a
fish before they completely wear out -- I keep
using them, they still work. I sometimes wonder
if the messed up ones work better than the new ones.

If you purchase a dozen of them, I would love
to know how they turn out.

Remember to retie your leader after every five fish
or so. I don't and I loose a lot of my flies in
trout lips. (I "may" say a bad word or two when that
happens. Maybe.)

-T
a.k.a. Todd