Permanent Marker Color set?

[Whitewolf]

What would be a good permanent marker set to buy which would cover most colors used in fly tying?

[Uncle Jesse]

Sharpie sells a set with about a dozen of the more common colors. Office Depot/Max, Staples will have them.

[Bluegill Budd]

I have used Prismacolor markers for years and often wondered if I could use Sharpies. The price difference is significant and Sharpies can be had at WalMart while the others only in art stores or stores like Michael's. I am curious if the smell of the solvent would ever diminish to a point where it would not put the fish off.

[Whitewolf]

Thanks Jesse,
I just ordered a set of the Sharpies for approx $18 and it said on sale and normal $25. I got the ones with brush tips as opposed to the fine tipped ones. Got 12 colors. It says you can broaden the stripe by just controlling and pressing down more with the brush. Sounds good to me.

I have a set of Bic Felt Permanent markers but left them in Maine. Now in AZ for the winter. Frustrating not having the stuff to tie with.

I think I will like the brush set. I used acrylic water based paint to make the top brown on my fly and it will just wash off. duh.....

[Jack Hise]

Prismacolor has a wider range of colors. I doubt you'll find an "Olive" Sharpie, I've never seen one. I have Prismacolor pens that are over 7 years old and still working just be sure and keep the caps on when not in use.

[ducksterman]

Jim,
I'm with Jack on the olive thing but you can buy the olive Prismacolor as a single.

[Ray Kunz]

I have a 24 unit Letraset package in a zipper closure. They are avail by mail order and have a really huge assortment of natural colors.
There no complaints from me. I've used Dick Blick.

[smij]

Prismacolor has a wider range of colors. I doubt you'll find an "Olive" Sharpie, I've never seen one.

They used to make them...

I second Prismacolor. Certain craft stores regularly offer discount coupons up to 40% off. Sometimes more...

[Buddy Sanders]

I've used Sharpies for years.

I found a set a while back with more 'natural' colors in it. It contained several nice shades of yellows, browns, and greens (including olive). If you keep an eye out at the office supply type places, sometimes you can get great deals on Sharpies. I also like the 'Bic' brand of markers, and they alos come in wide array of useful colors.

As far as longevity goes, I've not had an issue with that. Usually the fish tear up the flies long before the color could wear off (or, more truthfully, I lose them to snags or casting errors). I've had foam hoppers and bass poppers that have lasted for a couple of years with no degradation of the colors.

Good Luck Jim!

Buddy

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