In a thread that asked what we were tying, RonMT mentioned he was working on an order of 10 dozen size 20 Biot Parachute flies.

For the tying angler 10 dozen of one size is a bit out there conceptually.

My question is purely for enjoyment and to maybe give some insight into the type and quantities of materials a commercial tyer burns through in tying 10 or 12 dozen.

So...RonMT if your reading,...when tying this 10 dozen flies for your account....

How many spools of thread will you burn through?
What material will you use for wing posts and how many packs or feathers would that generally mean off the wall of a store shop?

What type of hackle will you use and what does this equate to in terms of a neck or saddle?

Same with tailing materials.

Again, its really to gain more an appreciation of how much material you go through in completing the order since most of us more than likely purchase materials in much smaller quantities.

Looking forward for an answer and I hope others chime in on their experiences cranking out the dozens and dozens that fill the shops bins around the country.

RkyMtnGuy

P.S. It would be interesting to see if answers come forth on....traditional dry flies, wets, nymphs, streamers...and lets not forget some of the big Stonefly nymphs.