#716009 - 11/05/11 08:11 PM
EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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EZ Thread Yarn Balls Yarn balls tied on a tube that require no threading tool and let you choose your preferred hook and leader combination. Sizes vary slightly, most are penny sized with some being a bit smaller and some larger for variable water conditions. $7 per dozen, happy to mix and match and/or take custom orders if you don’t see your favorite here. Rigging: First, find the tube. Second, poke your line through it. Toss the tube (ala pre-tied bobber stops) and tie off. Pretty easy. I like mine pegged above the hook a little ways, but it all works. 1 4 Below (orange and white) Chart and Orange Pink and White Sherbert Shrimp Cocktail Cerise and White Chart and Salmon Egg Lucky (cerise, orange, white, pink, etc.) Pink, Orange, White Jerry Garcia (venerable classic) Calico Polka Dot (cotten candy pink/cerise) Scrambled Egg Pink'n'orange Oregon Omelet Pink Lady Bubble Gum Weird Stuff (cause you never know!) I have a box of 50 up for grabs in the SolFly auction, as well. Bid on those first and I'll take other orders here.
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I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#716035 - 11/05/11 09:55 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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The Beav
Registered: 02/22/09
Posts: 2832
Loc: Oregon Central Coast
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Scrambled eggs + Orygun Omlett + Pink Lady= MONEY!!! (So are pretty much all the rest... as to be expected from C-G)
Edited by Twitch (11/05/11 10:38 PM) Edit Reason: post tailgate alcohol induced lot name mix up....
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#716048 - 11/05/11 10:35 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Twitch]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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My personal favorite as of late has been "Lucky." It definitely lived up to it's name in BC this year.
Thanks Twitch!
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#716052 - 11/05/11 10:41 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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The Beav
Registered: 02/22/09
Posts: 2832
Loc: Oregon Central Coast
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Ok... totally fubared a couple names. Blame it on the wife... she mixed the last round for me. Got'em straightened out now!
Seriously, you should just rename this post listing as, "ColeyG's Money Balls!"... you'd probably attract more attention.
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#716058 - 11/05/11 11:00 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Twitch]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I am scared of who might be interested in a thread with that title, but thanks for the suggestion
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#716090 - 11/06/11 01:10 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 12/14/09
Posts: 313
Loc: WA
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my cat would smack the [censored] out of these.
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#719356 - 11/18/11 09:52 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: tinyelvis]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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After filling a few orders, I am down to about 1000 on hand. Get em while they last !
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#719360 - 11/18/11 10:10 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Spawner
Registered: 03/02/08
Posts: 814
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Only a 1000?
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#719363 - 11/18/11 10:20 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: SRoffe]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Tying as fast as I can sir. I am only one man.
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#719377 - 11/18/11 11:21 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 06/24/99
Posts: 1246
Loc: Ellensburg, WA
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Count me in for three dozen. I want the good ones though...the ones you keep to yourself and don't advertise. Seriously though, PM coming your way once I decide on colors. I assume you take Paypal?
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#719381 - 11/18/11 11:33 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: The Catcherman]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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The good ones eh. Hmmmm.
I got ya covered. Yes on Paypal. I'll look for your PM.
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#719391 - 11/19/11 12:07 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Warning, shameless marketing plug ahead. For those in need of a little color guidance, a couple of recent votes. One for shrimp cocktail. One for Lucky Two for Lucky. Three for Lucky One for Pink Lady and another for shrimp cocktail. No really, they all work. Not sure why I have so many variations. Entertainment I guess. Always happy to put together a mixed dozen or three of my favorites for ya. Photo and Fish Credit to Sir Stamly on a few of those.
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#722436 - 12/02/11 12:02 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Now featuring the Bug Shop's "Bling" yarn. In the words of a wise man, a little sparkle never hurts when it comes to catching them up. If a wise man didn't say that...he should have. I only have a few thousand left. Get em while they are hot.
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#722688 - 12/02/11 09:42 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: SRoffe]
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 03/03/02
Posts: 249
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Coley,
Just got the order you sent me, They look great. You have way more patience than I do to be able to sit and make them all look so good. Thanks Again.
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#722710 - 12/02/11 10:07 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Loomis]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Patience? More like boredom my man. Long winters up here. Glad they showed up and good luck!
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#723007 - 12/04/11 03:01 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Thanks for the update Roger. Glad you and your son had a chance to get out and drag some yarn around on the gravel! What color anyhow?
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#723070 - 12/04/11 02:27 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: SoulDuk]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Beauty!
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#723081 - 12/04/11 03:23 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I can't find Ackroyd colored yarn anywhere right now.
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#727089 - 12/20/11 11:14 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Yo Fly. Got your care package ready to go. Let me know if you approve of the color selection and they will be on the way.
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#727889 - 12/23/11 11:14 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: STRIKE ZONE]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Strike Zone, JasonY, MReyns_tgl Your stocking stuffers are ready to go and headed towards a mail box. Could be a bit of a delay as I hear there is a holiday coming up? Thanks for the orders. Now lets see some fish already!
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#727895 - 12/23/11 11:26 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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ExtenZe Field Tester
Registered: 11/10/09
Posts: 8060
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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Lookin' good. Any Schweddy Balls on the horizon ?
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#727897 - 12/23/11 11:34 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Direct-Drive]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I don't know that pattern. I am working on one I will call Chef's Chocolate salty balls. They will be all brown with one strand of brown bling, scent included free of charge.
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I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#732411 - 01/12/12 12:23 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Direct-Drive]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Last call for yarn balls for the next month or so.
I'll be on the road for some steelheading and then a bit of fun in the sun as of next week. Still have quite a few of all varieties on-hand. Lemme know if you would like a care package before I take off.
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I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#732414 - 01/12/12 12:35 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Driftfishnw]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I'll PM ya some details Tony.
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#732552 - 01/12/12 07:57 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: STRIKE ZONE]
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I love me
Registered: 08/22/06
Posts: 1881
Loc: Around the way
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I love'em,now I need to use'em.Good luck, SZ +1
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#733189 - 01/15/12 02:15 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ChumDog]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Shouldn't be a problem, I would just use 12-15 strands of glo bug yarn instead of 6. What colors and how many
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#733265 - 01/15/12 04:02 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ChumDog]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Have you ever attempted making a yarnball roughly the size of a golfball? Fore?
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#733523 - 01/16/12 06:07 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ChumDog]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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No problem. I'll send you a pm with details.
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#733782 - 01/17/12 03:43 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I know that spot! Looks like Pink Lady strikes again. Nice work and thanks for the photos! I love/hate/miss that river
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#733950 - 01/17/12 11:13 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Free_Globbin]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Working on a couple of milking roe ball prototypes for ChumDog. The marabou versions have nice "action." I think they will get bit.
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#734030 - 01/18/12 12:05 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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No idea. Lyle?
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#734043 - 01/18/12 12:45 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Free_Globbin]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Looks like a finer version of Ice dubbing, which I like to use in my bait drift rig leaders. Nice stuff. Thanks.
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#734072 - 01/18/12 02:33 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Free_Globbin]
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Parr
Registered: 01/26/10
Posts: 65
Loc: Issaquah
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#734098 - 01/18/12 03:54 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
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Parr
Registered: 01/26/10
Posts: 65
Loc: Issaquah
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#734117 - 01/18/12 05:31 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Dingle berry yarn balls named the "pacifier" by sir stamly. I cant decide if they look more like butts, balls, or boobs.
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#739764 - 02/10/12 02:24 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Free_Globbin]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Well I have returned to the land of snow and ice after a few weeks on the beach. More on that a bit later.
Thanks to those that sent stories and photos about yarn ball fishing success while I was out. Very cool indeed.
Seeing as how winter is far from over and I am back in need of entertainment, the yarn ball factory is once again open for business. I still have quite a few of the usual flavors on-hand and will be cranking more out daily. Custom orders welcome also.
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I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#739788 - 02/10/12 02:48 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Parr
Registered: 01/19/11
Posts: 56
Loc: Kitsap County
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I'm going for the boobs myself!
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#739790 - 02/10/12 02:49 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: c&b]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I have always been more of a boob man as well.
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#739831 - 02/10/12 04:01 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 09/28/06
Posts: 249
Loc: Covington, WA
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Coley, just starting with your yarn balls so not sure how to rig. Just peg at or above the hook and drift as you would a corky? No floatation?
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#739842 - 02/10/12 04:22 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Katmai Guy]
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 09/28/06
Posts: 249
Loc: Covington, WA
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Nevermind, I just saw the beginning of the thread.
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#740167 - 02/12/12 01:19 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Katmai Guy]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 09/24/10
Posts: 496
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I think I would like some for my AK trip. I will decide colors and shoot you a PM in the next week or two.
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#745305 - 03/05/12 09:35 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Dub]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 09/24/10
Posts: 496
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Thanks! They look great.
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#745815 - 03/07/12 10:27 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ChumDog]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Damn! You are getting steelhead to eat those things? Awesome. Those things are quite a mouthful for an average sized fish.
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I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#746514 - 03/11/12 01:37 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Spawner
Registered: 01/16/12
Posts: 510
Loc: Washington
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Damn! You are getting steelhead to eat those things? Awesome. Those things are quite a mouthful for an average sized fish. How big are the mag size yarnies? golf ball? Bigger??? Bigger would be insane if they are eating it.
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#746553 - 03/11/12 01:55 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Not much smaller than a golf ball, if at all! Posted earlier in this thread. Fore?
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#746586 - 03/11/12 04:37 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Spawner
Registered: 01/16/12
Posts: 510
Loc: Washington
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Not much smaller than a golf ball, if at all!
Posted earlier in this thread.
My bad for not looking for the earlier post on the size. I guess big bait=big fish.
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#750183 - 03/27/12 01:58 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Driftfishnw]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I thought only small fish ate those things Dandy fish there Tony. Thanks for sharing. What flavor?
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#750189 - 03/27/12 02:10 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Hippie
Registered: 01/31/02
Posts: 4533
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#750226 - 03/27/12 04:43 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Steelhead Hitman
Registered: 02/10/09
Posts: 2026
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I thought only small fish ate those things Dandy fish there Tony. Thanks for sharing. What flavor? Pink polka dot...
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#756052 - 04/26/12 04:01 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Driftfishnw]
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Creepy Cat Guy
Registered: 10/12/11
Posts: 168
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Coley, Are there any left? PM me please! Danny
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#756060 - 04/26/12 04:37 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Cobbly Cruiser]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Plenty left Danny.
PM incoming.
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#756065 - 04/26/12 04:49 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 28170
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I happen to have witnessed driftfishnw catching another fish on your poofy-bawls last week...two of them doublestacked on one hook, no less!
Fish on...
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#756067 - 04/26/12 04:50 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Double stacked yarnballs? What is this world coming to?
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#756070 - 04/26/12 04:54 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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I know, right? I thought one was bad enough.
Fish on...
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#785412 - 09/12/12 09:58 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Must be getting chilly down that way. Quite a few folks looking for yarnballs all of the sudden! I guess it is never too soon to start thinking about winter steelheading, not that summers don;t like them just as well.
I have quite a few of most varieties on hand and will be moving into production mode for the coming winter here before too long. Hit me up between now and the end of Sep if you are in a hurry, otherwise the middle of Oct will be my next chance to get them on the way.
Glad to hear the Garcia treated you well SZ. It is a tried and true classic for sure.
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#813651 - 01/08/13 09:37 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Spawner
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Do you have a 100 of the lucky on hand
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#813803 - 01/09/13 01:08 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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You bet Matt. Send me a PM with your shipping details.
Thanks for the bump Nick and good timing! I have been on the verge of an update on the EZ thread thread for a few days now. Stay tuned for that. For now, plenty of all makes and models on hand, but they have been going fast the last few days.
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#814236 - 01/11/13 01:18 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
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Yarn balls that tie themselves? Now that is a good idea. Why didn't I think of that.
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#815198 - 01/14/13 10:57 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Egg
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I've been tying these yarn balls like this for 26 years I used to wash the ink out of pens
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#816296 - 01/18/13 09:17 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Loc: AK
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Gone Fishin! There will have to be a brief hiatus on yarnie orders. I have a date with a hot steelhead or two. I'll be back in action Jan 28-ish. Thanks for all of the recent orders and lets seem some pics of yarn fed fish! EZ Thread Updates, Ideas, and photos Jan 2013 PS - 1blacktail. Good job?
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#816306 - 01/18/13 09:35 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Bring your camera...hopefully we'll need it to take pics of fish!
Fish on...
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#816308 - 01/18/13 09:40 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Camera, crap, I knew I forgot to pack something.
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#816309 - 01/18/13 09:49 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Camera, crap, I knew I forgot to pack something. Yeah...right. Fish on... Todd
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#867047 - 11/04/13 10:50 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Loc: AK
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It is that time of year again. Snowflakes are flying in the great white north, my fishing gear is tucked away for the foreseeable future, and I have already been spending way too much time at the tying table. With steelhead season just around the corner for most of the PNW, now is a great time to stock up on EZ Thread Yarnballs. I have all of the usual colors on-hand and am always happy to take requests for your personal favorites. Same details as in the past re: cost, qty's etc. Post up a recent photo or two of yarn fed fish and I'll toss in a free mixed dozen with your next order. Yarn balls and Stam's Pacifier's in the middle. Jerry Garcia in action. Shrimp Cocktail, always a favorite. Back to the table for now....
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#867055 - 11/04/13 11:47 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 08/24/10
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I'm very interested. What is the advantage of pegging above the hook? I've never fished yarns balls before and have some new water I'm targetting this winter.
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#867093 - 11/05/13 01:34 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: RB3]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Pegging. There has been much discussion on the topic (see hang back rigging) in a number of different contexts though conceptually the principles are the same.
Separating your bait or lure and the hook greatly reduce the chances of the fish taking a hook deep. Using the hangback method, the fish takes your offering and the hook gets them, more often than not, on the outside of the mouth, or rather from the outside in. In other words, it's better for the fish and I think that is the most important of the reasons. Some of the rest are debatable.
I do actually think that my hooked to landed ratio is just as good if not better using this rigging as opposed to having the yarnie or similar small offering sitting directly on the hook. Small as something like a yarnball may be, I still think that even a yarnie buffers the hooks ability gain maximum purchase by either blocking some of the gap, or creating some turbulence just as the hook is trying to seal the deal. With some space between lure and hook, there is nothing to prevent the hook from doing it's job as best it can.
Another reason. I like my yarnies, corkies, beads, whatever to be free sliding on the leader. I have it in my head that this can lead to some slightly more "natural" action in the water with the lure having a little more room to move as compared to it being fixed in place. Whether or not there is any truth to this idea or not I can't say for sure, but if it ain't broke...
I am sure others (Doc!) can illustrate the finer points of hanging it back much more eloquently than I can.
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#867360 - 11/06/13 12:04 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Repeat Spawner
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#867375 - 11/06/13 01:35 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Captain C/22 - Team Stay Up Right!
Registered: 01/13/00
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C, what hook you like to run in hang back mode?
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#867378 - 11/06/13 02:16 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Loc: AK
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Gami finesse wide gaps have been my go to as of late. Size depends on the quarry. The lighter wire is awesome as it doesn't weigh the lighter offerings down too much and they are super sticky. I haven't bent any out yet that I can recall and have landed some bigger fish on them now.
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#879075 - 01/07/14 03:03 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Nick Berto]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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Thanks for the bump Nick. PM me your mailing address and I will send you a sampler pack. I know quite a few here have been dragging yarn around looking for steelhead and in some cases have been finding them. Where are the pics? The EZ Thread factory has been cranking as of late and my fingers are well calloused up. Get em while you can before my tying time turns into diaper changing time Got yarn?
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#879124 - 01/07/14 06:26 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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I know it is not the custom color combo's fault. The "Strike Zone" is a pretty sick yarnie. Don't worry, your secret is still safe with me.
Maybe you are not holding your mouth right?
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#879132 - 01/07/14 06:48 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Spawner
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No Secrets, SZ, is the "Strike Zone" the same color as the rag ya gave me 15-20 years ago. I guess the "Alaskan Clown" should be secret then also. Unless SZ wants to share.
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#879134 - 01/07/14 06:55 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: Met'lheadMatt]
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Ranger Danger
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Don't poke the beehive.
Your Alaska Clown is safe as well Matt...unless the postman steals your care package that is, then we are all screwed.
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#879207 - 01/08/14 12:57 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Spawner
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Not worried about the postman, he fishes with me, just razzin SZ, I have known him for sometime, And you don't need to keep mine a secret, if you don't want. Have a good one, matt
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#879287 - 01/08/14 06:40 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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No. Jackass.
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#879315 - 01/08/14 10:18 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
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Oh no. Apparently you missed the "updates" thread last year. Warning, whatever you do, DO NOT DOUBLE STACK!!...unless you go by Parker or Skyguy. Wait, disregard, you are one of the two approved double stackers. Forgot my own rules there for a second.
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#879316 - 01/08/14 10:34 PM
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Shooting Instructor for hire
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Here's 3 odd balls that have worked well for me
"American Flag": Flame, pale blue and white bling
"Nuclear Chicken": Cerise, chartreuse and white bling
"Light Brite": Orange and cerise (a personal favorite for brats)
Nowadays anything with white gets the "bling".
Enjoy and tight lines,
Edited by NickD90 (01/08/14 10:35 PM)
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#879317 - 01/08/14 10:36 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Loc: AK
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American flag. Nice one. I'd fish it just for the novelty.
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#879328 - 01/08/14 11:17 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Shooting Instructor for hire
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But it works too! Blues and shades thereof are underrated for some reason, especially in pressured waters when all see are pink and orange variants. I like the lighter pale blue (Carolina blue) versus the harsher deep blue.
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#879352 - 01/09/14 01:38 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
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I've been known to toss a baby blue with pink dot as a Hail Mary from time to time. Every once a while something eats it.
Some feel blue is what makes the Jerry Garcia the legend that it is, but I think that's mostly superstition. Mostly.
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#879358 - 01/09/14 02:38 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Spawner
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My favorite rag color is light purple, dark purple and deep red. And it brings the Natives to thier knees
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#981881 - 11/23/17 06:17 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Egg
Registered: 03/17/14
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Are you still making these??
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#981991 - 11/28/17 07:57 PM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
[Re: ColeyG]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3098
Loc: AK
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I am still cranking out a few batches as requested, mainly in large qty's for some repeat customers. Send me a pm and let me know what you are looking for and I should be able to get something together for you.
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#982013 - 11/29/17 08:53 AM
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My Area code makes me cooler than you
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Hope your hunting season was awesome!!!
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#982019 - 11/29/17 09:49 AM
Re: EZ Thread Yarn Balls
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Thanks Brett and likewise. It was a decent season. I'll email you a few photos.
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#983273 - 01/06/18 08:30 AM
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Smolt
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Not able too open any photos ???
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