Dave1
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Post by Dave1 on Sept 2, 2008 16:08:39 GMT
I've been busy buying some new tying materials & i am shocked at the quality of some of the materials on sale these days. I bought all the tools i need from a man i had dealings with before, but that isn't the problem. Capes these days are either tiny, still full of dye that's clogging the fibres, or downright extortionate. 15 years ago there didn't seem to be a problem with them, as you could go to your local tackle shop & choose yer own out of a display shelf. Now the local shops are all closed due to the invent of internet, or more to the point Ebay ! Yes, i did buy a dyed black cok cape & was absolutely disgusted at the size (or lack of it) plus it was all clogged up with dye which was binned instantly ! ....... never again.
Ok, back to the topic. Can someone please put me onto a decent materials supplier that can be trusted not to send you crap or rip you off ?
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Post by suckerfish on Sept 5, 2008 17:47:39 GMT
Hi Dave try this guy if he hasn't got what you are looking for on show he will probably have it off line email him and see 100% quality stuff on ebay look for sellers then 028ronnie6996 that should find him
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acw
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Post by acw on Sept 6, 2008 5:06:15 GMT
Dave , for a lot of stuff I buy from Steve Parton , he has been in bussiness 30 or more years in which time I have had one duff peice of material ,this was sorted simply with a phone call and replacement arrived following day ,no hassles . You can order on line he has a site .spartonfly will find it but far bettter is call him and explain what you want . 01159463572 thats monday to friday ,he is proper goes fishing or golfing at weekends
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Dave1
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Post by Dave1 on Sept 6, 2008 19:27:14 GMT
I bought some varnish from Steve Parton, but the cap had leaked in the envelope. I got the replacement today & it seems decent stuff. I've since found Artifly & his materials seem good too, plus he's in Inverness. I'll have a look at Loughstock & see what he can offer. Thanks for your help guys. I have had a couple of orders from www.troutflies.co.uk/ as well. Somethings are slightly dearer, some are cheaper, but they give a good service which counts for a lot in my book.
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