Substitute for Pearsall's silk?

[RobGoodwin]

Can anyone recommend a good substitute for Pearsalls? As a North country river flyfisherman (now residing in the East Midlands) I tie and use a lot of spider patterns (partridge and orange, snipe and purple, Waterhen bloa etc). These are traditionally tied with Pearsalls silk, which is very hard to get hold of these days. Has anyone discovered a good substitute? Thanks in advance, Rob

[Bobby Marlene]

Rob, look at fly tying boutique. They have a good substitute silk thread. Best, Bobby

[Bobby Marlene]

Here is a link
https://www.flytyingboutique.com/produc ... mera-silk/

[Paul F]

I have some original spools i may be willing to sell, what are you after in particular?
Best to pm me

[RobGoodwin]

Thanks for the replies gents. I'll check out the fly tying boutique first Paul, but thank you for the offer.

[Iasgair]

Can anyone recommend a good substitute for Pearsalls? As a North country river flyfisherman (now residing in the East Midlands) I tie and use a lot of spider patterns (partridge and orange, snipe and purple, Waterhen bloa etc). These are traditionally tied with Pearsalls silk, which is very hard to get hold of these days. Has anyone discovered a good substitute? Thanks in advance, Rob

There's a company called Morus that has ( as we say in America ) picked up the ball and ran with it ever since Pearall's closed. The colors that I have seen look dang near the same if not the same shades. From what I understand, this company is in the UK.
A: 16 Valley Road LIVERSEDGE WF15 6JY UK
T: +44 (0) 1924 235123
E: info@morus-silk.com

https://morus-silk.com/pearsalls-embroi ... cba1185463

https://morus-silk.com/about/?v=79cba1185463


There's also YLI silk, and a gentleman that you all may know, Robert L. Smith, recommended this brand to me.
https://ylicorp.com/products/silk-100-t ... 5612391758


Another is Ephemera silk. This may be easier for you to get.
https://www.54deanstreet.it/shop/produc ... hread-2692

http://smallstreamreflections.blogspot. ... reads.html

Here's a site here in Colorado that will ship outside the USA. They carry Morus, Semperfli and Ephemera silk. I know what you're thinking. But if you can't find any where you live, I will be glad to try and get you some silk here and send it to you.
https://www.gunpowdercustomtackle.com/silk-threads

That's all I have, but like I said, it may be more convenient for you to get Ephemera silk from www.54deanstreet.

I do hope this helps you.