I am doing a bit of long over due house keeping in my man-cave and as odd as this may sound, I have a surplus of tying materials. I have TONs of yarn and loads of closed cell foam that can be used for poppers as well as some other stuff which I will list as I “discover” it in my tying room.
This stuff is free if you will pay shipping. Just let me know what you’re interested in and I’ll box it up and ship it your way. First come first serve.
Jim Smith
Hi Jim,
if you have any coarse black yarn, I can definitely use about 2yards.
Thanks,
Gerri
Are you looking for yarn to tie leeches? If so I have some that I will send a bunch of it your way.
Jim Smith
Hi Jim - i have a bunch of the closed cell foam already - but will take yarn and a bit of whatever other excess you have off your hands.
Cheers - can PM you?
JW
Hi,
I want to use yarn for nymphs …primarily stoneflies.
Thanks in advance. Do you want me to pm my address?
Anyone who has responded and has not PM me their shipping address and preference in tying materials please do so ASAP. I will get the packages packed and ready to ship as soon as I hear from each of you. Please respond ASAP as I don’t want to get into the whole Christmas package shipping wait in line for an hour rush that will happen in the next two weeks.
Thanks
Jim
Hi Jim,
I would be interested in some closed cell foam. Seems like that is not a big “seller” I’ll PM my address in a minute.
Thanks,
Mike
Jim,
If any is left, I would also be interested in foam & chenille , if available. Shooting you a PM with my new address (since we last spoke).
Thanks for any consideration,
Mike
PM sent Jim. Thank you.
To all those that replied to my offer of free materials, I have put together packages to the best of my ability based on your requests. I’m closing the offer for now until I spend some more time sorting through materials etc. The packages will be shipped out today, my treat. There are no charges at all and I hope that you enjoy the materials.
Jim
Nice offer James. For those of you in need of closed cell foam, just go to the ‘Dollar Tree Store’ and get a load of it for, you guessed it, $1.00. You get a package of about 24, 4x6" pieces, 6 colors and 1-1/2 ml thick. I mean c’mon really. You can pick foam up at any big box or Wally World craft store for pennies. It’s going to cost James more to mail the same stuff to you then for you to just go buy it. Sorry, don’t mean to rain on James’ generous gesture but I find it funny that I’ve always seen many fly fishers/tyers who are able and willing to spend a lot of $$$s on fly fishing/tying but look for bargains on items that literally cost pennies.
Rant over - My bad.
Allan
Jim - that’s great - very much appreciated.
Sometimes it’s better to say nothing at all.
Hi Font. Good to see you back.
Yes! But what’s the fun in that, LOL?
Allan
Is the foam you get in the hobby stores open foam or closed foam? I’ve used a lot of it over the years and it seems to absorb water after a few casts and sink. Coating with Sally Hansen’s helps but it wears off after a few fish.
OK:
Got me on that one. I agree. LOL
Dave,
I believe that the craft store ‘foam’ is closed cell. Most often you find it in 8-1/2 x 11" sheets that are 2ml thick although I have gotten some in 1-1/2ml and 3ml. I’ve cut the 3ml to the size of a plastic box, glued it in, and with a razor put slits in the foam. Makes a neat little fly box.
Allan
Hi Jim,
Rec’d the yarns today. Thank you for your generosity. It is appreciated.
Gerri
Great minds think a like Allan. I used some cheap camera cases from the Dollar Tree added foam on the inside and a thick 5 or 6 mm piece from a doorknob hanger for a third surface with two side for flies and I made some threaders from a braided wire leader and some thicker foam.
Jesse,
That’s neat. Something like that would probably cost $10+ at any fly shop. I wonder: and maybe you’ve done this - what if you spray the outside of the flybox with Scotchguard or maybe a little WD40. Would that make it water resistant and easy to clean? Just asking.
Allan