On 2010-08-09 19:49:24 -0400, sduraybito said:

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

Both Cabela's and Bass Pro are on the low end.....not that there's
anything wrong with that. I would imagine they sell a good product.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have the good names they enjoy. I, otoh, tend
to buy my flies (if I don't tie them) from my local fly shop. I buy
my special flies from Harry Mason who used to haunt this forum. Harry
runs Troutflies.com and does an excellent job. His website
http://troutflies.com/ displays his products. His "proven caddis
killer" and "cdc and elk" hair caddis are both worth their weight in
gold. His prices are competitive, his service superb, and his flies
catch fish. I have given the above flies to novices on my home waters
and watched them catch fish. Harry sells by the dozen, btw.

Give him a look-see.

Dave