Seems pretty lame for the title of a blog doesn't it? Well......the title has pretty much been an epic journey of trying to obtain synthetic tails to tie the CK Baitfish and the Claw-Dad. These two patterns were developed by guide Chuck Kraft of Charlottesville, VA.
Kreel Tackle used to produce these magical peices of synthetic material year ago. A few years ago, supply began to dwindle and finding a pack of claws was like finding a Musky sipping dry flies. They just weren't around. If you did find any packs, you purchased them all. Fishing the Claw-Dad and CK Baitfish became a witness protection program for flies. There was no tree or branch that was going to steal your fly. There was just no way. These flies became too valuable just because you couldn't find the materials to tie them.
A little over a year ago, I started to become frustrated as a fly tier. Not having an amazing material available seemed stupid. There must be a way. So I began to investigate, how and where these little peices of synthetic fabric could be made.
Well long story short, its done. With the help of Chuck Kraft and some investment of time and money, Eatern Trophies is now producing these little buggers once again. In the past year, we got our feet wet so to speak. Currently we are a few weeks away from unfolding the complete line of CK baitfish tails, Claw-Dad claws, curly tails, popper tails, damsel fly tails, leech tails, baitfish popper tails, musky baitfish tails, musky curly tails and more. There will also be more colors available than before.
If you are familiar with the CK Baitfish and/or the Claw-Dad and you need some of the tails or claws just email us. We can help you out. Keep an eye on the website for the new items that will be available right around the corner.
