It's all about timing. :)

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I walked into the local fly shop today for an insignificant item I was out of. The clerk, who I won't mention, says to me "Hey Mark we just got that shipment of Whiting hackle in this morning. Interested?" Sure, I said. Then he stated that what he was about to show me won't last the day. I said your right 'cause they're going home with me. It's all about timing. :) So, if you folks are looking for Cree hackle then I'd get out to your local fly shop because Whiting just released the new supply. The Cree won't last the day. :)
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These are the items I picked up today. I'll take all the Cree I can find......
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Mark, have you been to Bozeman Fly Supply? They have a great selection of tying stuff.
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Score. I’ve got enough Cree to last a lifetime. Too bad because these new necks and saddles are incredible.
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Yo Mark, Yowsa! And to think Herter's used to sell those 'Variants' for cheap because the color wasn't true.

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Enjoy!

And don't just stare at them. Tie flies with them! :rollin
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ibookje wrote: ↑
01/13/22 07:39
 Enjoy!

And don't just stare at them. Tie flies with them! :rollin
Wait? What? I was going to have them framed and mounted. :D
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PYochim wrote: ↑
01/12/22 22:00
 Mark, have you been to Bozeman Fly Supply? They have a great selection of tying stuff.
Yea sure, It's only two minutes from my home. I've been going there since they opened as the "Family Fly Shop" 5-6 years ago. That's where I got these Cree. The business just recently changed hands this year to become the "Bozeman Fly Supply". They're good, as is the shop in Billings for materials.
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lestrout1 wrote: ↑
01/12/22 22:30
 Yo Mark, Yowsa! And to think Herter's used to sell those 'Variants' for cheap because the color wasn't true.

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Yea, that's a concern. But I'm careful as to not buying Cree that washes out when turned on the hook. These, as with several others I have, don't wash out. That's a real concern regarding Cree and many other colors as well. One needs to look carefully before buying these. It's simple to do. Just open the bag and turn a few feathers over your finger and hold against a light to back light them. That will tell you how fast the color of the feathers are.
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When shopping online it’s impossible to judge them yourself. Not to mention the ‘waiting line’ behind you

Having a fly shop at walking distance from home is a luxury. I have to drive at least 45 min to a decent shop.
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ibookje wrote: ↑
01/13/22 11:14
 When shopping online it’s impossible to judge them yourself. Not to mention the ‘waiting line’ behind you Image

Having a fly shop at walking distance from home is a luxury. I have to drive at least 45 min to a decent shop.
Well......I could do the shopping for you but that'll cost ya. :)
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Yeah still looking for a mint 6.5ft Golden Eagle ^-^
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Timing can be magic! I used to get emails from Blue Ribbon Flies and back when the rock and roll fashion "hair hackle" thing was over I got one saying they just had a shipment come in from Whiting Farms with some beautiful Cree capes and saddles. I picked up the phone immediately and got a gorgeous Hebert/Miner cape that lets me tie 2 or 3 flies from a 16 or 18 feather.
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ibookje wrote: ↑
01/13/22 13:06
 Yeah still looking for a mint 6.5ft Golden Eagle ^-^
I have that rod for you. But it's gonna cost ya. :) If fact, I have that rod in glass, graphite and cane. I'll sell all three together. :)
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You're the best Mark! :)
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So the world has gone crazy. No not the invasion of Ukraine, but even fly shops selling Cree at insane prices.

https://www.slideinn.com/store/k-fly-ty ... -variants/
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ibookje wrote: ↑
03/19/22 17:31
 So the world has gone crazy. No not the invasion of Ukraine, but even fly shops selling Cree at insane prices.

https://www.slideinn.com/store/k-fly-ty ... -variants/
Yeah, Kelly just posted a video about all his cree.

https://youtu.be/96nWUUeSmOE

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Can buy a pretty decent rod for 500.Thank god i am color blind,Really emjoy Kelly G videos but now my head is spinning after that one.
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