hydropsyche Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 This might have been posted before but its worth repeating. When I received my Fly Swap flies, some where squashed. Break out your kettle and hold the fly over the steam (with tweezers). Its amazing how deer hair and hackle spring right back to their original shape right before your eyes. Try it. You'll like it. Quote
Grizz Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 This might have been posted before but its worth repeating. When I received my Fly Swap flies, some where squashed. Break out your kettle and hold the fly over the steam (with tweezers). Its amazing how deer hair and hackle spring right back to their original shape right before your eyes. Try it. You'll like it. Works for your fly tying materials as well. Quote
SanJuanWorm Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 Grizz yer giving out my secrets. J/K. Quote
Brownstone Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 or if ya got a bunch, dunk them all in a cup of boiling water .. .. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 or if ya got a bunch, dunk them all in a cup of boiling water .. .. BUT DON'T DRINK THE WATER!!! Quote
Slyangler Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Steaming also works great to recondition flies that were slimed up by fish. Quote
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