Palmer Chenille “Large”

I came across a new to me material that has been proven to be a Crappie slayer. The store where I found it only had a limited supply of Palmer Chenille in large size. I found it for sell at several fly tying shops on line, but none seem to have it in stock. Does anyone got any insight on a sight that may have it in stock. I’m only interested in the chenille that’s is banded across one end as can be seen in the package. I’ve included a couple of pics of ties I’ve done using this material. Thanks for any assistance that may be offered.

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Do a google search for "baitfish flash". You should be able to find it from several places.

What I have bought came from Sportsmans warehouse also. I am sure it is packaged for sportsmans. There my be some clues on the package as to who made it for them. That may help with finding it.

I'm pretty sure it all comes from WAPSI. They stamp the place selling it in the white area. I think some places call it baitfish chenille. There is different lengths of it.

Palmer Chenille – Wapsi Fly

flyfishfood.com will have what you want. have been using it for a while as an additive to other materials . what is the mylar?covering behind the head.

It is a "wing" that adds color and protects the tie. Inflatable floats will give you any color you can imagine. This tie mimics the "No Alibi" jig from years past. The biggest difference is the Alibi was a feather jig.

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flyfishfood.com will have what you want. have been using it for a while as an additive to other materials . what is the mylar?covering behind the head.

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I went to their site prior to posting. Oddly they do not offer the large for sell in the catalog

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I'm pretty sure it all comes from WAPSI. They stamp the place selling it in the white area. I think some places call it baitfish chenille. There is different lengths of it.

Palmer Chenille – Wapsi Fly

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Here are a couple different places.

J. Stockard
Hareline Baitfish Emulator Flash | J. Stockard Fly Fishing

Caddis Fly Shop
Baitfish Emulator Flash|Baitfish Flash|Bait Fish Emulator

Thanks Dave

There are a few products that Hareline Dubbin sells and JS probably has them all. One I used years ago was the Krystal Hackle and it's nice and long enough at 1 1/4" Long. Maybe I have a pic? I will look.
Also check out the Ice Dub Minnow Back Fringe at JS.

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I called these Wild Jigs and these I tied in 2013. I think you could use this material without the feathers, I just wanted both, lol!
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