Quote Originally Posted by J View Post
The answer to your question is yes and no. Gary Lafontaine popularized Antron in the fly tying world. There are 100% Antron yarns or similar like Zelon, etc which are coarse, continuous fiber yarns. Then there is what Lafontaine called sparkle yarn. This yarn is 3 or 4 ply knitting yarn. It is approximately 50% colored creslan acrylic and 50% undyed, clear antron fibers. It is much finer in fiber than say Zelon or similar. Lafontaine used sparkle yarn for his Sparkle Pupa series and many of his other creations.

What are you tying up ?

Later, Jim
Hi Jim. Do you have any current brands that might be at the craft shops that have the mix you describe above? What I have found (or I think I have found) is that what might have had antron in it a few years ago no longer has that fiber. I'm a huge fan of antron and like to use it whenever possible. The fish seem to like it and it is a big boost to my confidence in the fly.
Thx,