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.
2 comments:
Hi William, the availability of the CK Baitfish tails etc sounds great! Have they hit the shelves yet and if so, what colours are available?
Brian they did hit the shelves. Ok........ready. Claw-Dads; Fern, Ivy, Black, White, Flourescent Yellow, Tan, Blue, Aztec Leather, Clove and Coffee Bean. CK Baitfish Tails; White, Black, Fern, Flourescent Yellow, Tan, and Silver. Ck Streamer Tails; White, Black, Fern, Flourescent Yellow, Tan, and Silver. Curly Tails; Black, White, Fern and Flourescent Yellow. Damsel Tails; Black, Fern, Ivy, Blue and Flourescent Yellow. Leech Tails; Ivy, Fern, Black, Clove. Musky CK Baitfish Tails Size #6/0-#8/0; White, Black. Musky Curly Tails; White, Black. Popper tails; White, Black, Ivy, Flourescent Yellow. Worm Tails; White, Black, Flourescent Yellow, Clove, Fern and Ivy. Frog Legs; Fern, Tan, White and Black. CK Baitfish Popper Tails; White, Black and Flourescent Yellow.
Did this help or confuse you?!?!
Post a Comment