I was tracking some quarry for the Roughfisher, and as the supply is ample figured I’d share with everyone else, as many of you tie flies with baby blankets …
You call it Furry Foam, and are content to pay $1.25 for a 6″ X 6″ square, I call it a Vellux Throw, and pay $15.00 for 36 square feet. At retail that’s a 600% profit for the middlemen – who score them wholesale I’m sure.
J.C. Penny’s offers nine colors in stock, available as a throw wrap ($15), and Twin through King sized sheets ($19 – $34).
Big stonefly nymphs and Darth Clam come to mind, likely it’s something you’ll want to split with a buddy, or share with your fly tying class – 36 square feet is a lot of flies.
One of the few investments for a toddler they won’t outgrow – once they get too big you can launder it and chop it into manageable pieces, you may even have it longer than the bronzed baby shoe.
Just cut around anything that looks like “urpy-chuck.”
“36 square feet is lot of flies”? Just a bit understated don’t you think?
Your continuing quest for inexpensive(cheap) materials is a source of inspiration to all.
You can try it the way I do it …
I buy the throw for Sweetpea – so she can lounge on the couch in comfort, then I trim what I need while she screams in terror.
It’s akin to the “sawing a lady in half” magician’s trick.
why do you think I catch fish and you don’t? the yack catches the fish, not the fly pattern itself. That’s basic Roughfisher 101.
roughfisher Jr. better look out; Daddy’s out to steal his baby blanket….
You did not hear this from me but you will find these blankets used at various hotels. Need I say more?
Yessir, I’ve seen them – but didn’t dare mention it. Last thing I need is a lot of Motel owners chasing me with pitchforks and torches.
My last stay in Dunsmuir featured a Rusty Orange blanket that said “Stonefly” everytime I saw it. I resisted the urge, and waited until my neighbor checked out … then took his.
Now I know where to send the bill and nasty note I received accusing me of thievery.
Naw, that was a lemon blanket, I just whacked out a couple of square feet then seared the edges with a cigar to hide the misdeed.