Scottmisfits Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I see some people use glow yarn for making the o-ring style indicators, but none of the shops locally at least, are showing it on-line. Is there anything from a craft store that may be cheaper, have a wider color selection, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Look for Macrame yarn, Don turned me on to it years ago. Floats like a cork. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottmisfits Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thank you. I’ll go look for some today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 agree on the macrum yarn michaels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottmisfits Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 I went to one Micheals and they had no macrame yarn. Sold out. I did pick up some regular yarn, a 50/50 acrylic wool blend. It doesn't float by itself, but with some floatant it seems to be working, at least in a glass on my counter. That may change in moving water, I'm sure. I'll still be looking for the macrame yarn when I head out though. Has anyone tried to dye the macrame? I'm not so sure that off white will be high vis in all situations, but I do think I would still prefer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Scottmisfits said: I went to one Micheals and they had no macrame yarn. Sold out. I did pick up some regular yarn, a 50/50 acrylic wool blend. It doesn't float by itself, but with some floatant it seems to be working, at least in a glass on my counter. That may change in moving water, I'm sure. I'll still be looking for the macrame yarn when I head out though. Has anyone tried to dye the macrame? I'm not so sure that off white will be high vis in all situations, but I do think I would still prefer it. Hey Scott: I answered your question, on the other forum, fyi. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottmisfits Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Yeah, I saw that and replied as well. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Here is the best and easiest place to get Macrame. https://pepperell.com/6mm-bonnie-braid-50-yards/ The material works for indicators and flies. The CFF was created using this stuff. The BM is similar. Use it instead of Elk in Elk Hair Caddis or the Mikiluk Sedge. Works are a post for parachutes. I use it in pike style yarn flies. Very versatile material. Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottmisfits Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Thanks Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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