08-08-2008, 02:02 PM
Oh I am all over, "You get what you pay for", but even at Orvis with flies running $2. + the boxes would come in "Made in China".
I agree there are better made flies at the specialty shops for sure.
When I guide, I am guilty of going to Sportsmen's and loading up on particular patterns that I know I need.
Yes they fall apart, but they are cheap. Most my clients are newbies and the fly does end up in a bush or tree. But, at the same time, they do catch fish....if presented right!
Why do I buy when I tie? cause most times I get more then one client and I can't tie that fast.
Plus there are some flies it is much easier to BUY them then make them.
I just figure that most flies are not going to last forever, but some longer then others.
I do add a dab of Zap-A Gap to the threads of all the flies I buy at Sportsmen's and that does help.
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I agree there are better made flies at the specialty shops for sure.
When I guide, I am guilty of going to Sportsmen's and loading up on particular patterns that I know I need.
Yes they fall apart, but they are cheap. Most my clients are newbies and the fly does end up in a bush or tree. But, at the same time, they do catch fish....if presented right!
Why do I buy when I tie? cause most times I get more then one client and I can't tie that fast.
Plus there are some flies it is much easier to BUY them then make them.
I just figure that most flies are not going to last forever, but some longer then others.
I do add a dab of Zap-A Gap to the threads of all the flies I buy at Sportsmen's and that does help.
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