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Old 02-04-2011, 01:47 AM
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I would be interested in giving this fly a shot but i done know what this "parapost" is. I have tried serching a few suppliers but can find it. Does it have another name?

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Old 02-04-2011, 02:32 AM
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Hi Pete
You can use polypropylene yarn
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Old 02-04-2011, 03:47 AM
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Hi Pete
As Mr. Joni said above Polypropylene Floating Yarn or you might find it as Parachute Antron
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:23 AM
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I would be interested in giving this fly a shot but i done know what this "parapost" is. I have tried serching a few suppliers but can find it. Does it have another name?

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Pete
Hi mate,although expensive try tmc aero dry wing,it's the best material of this type for this particular fly.
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Hi mate,although expensive try tmc aero dry wing,it's the best material of this type for this particular fly.
Agree +1 tried loads of other material no where near as good

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Thanks guys. Knew this would be the place to ask.

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you could also try snow shoe hare foot, it gives a lovely post. jon.
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