LaFontaine Private Label

Since 1994, Wasatch has been manufacturing high quality fly-tying tools. A small family-owned business, Wasatch boasts a complete line of cocobolo-handled tools. Since cocobolo wood comes from Central American rainforests and is considered endangered, they use a cocobolo substitute in order to protect this species of wood. American birch is dyed, stabilized and compressessed to make it about twice as dense as normal. This process provides a material that can't be distinguished from the endangered variety, but won't darken with age and is very, very strong. And is also quite comfortable in your hands.

All tools have gold accents and are made from the best materials available. They are manufactured in Oregon and Utah and each tool is guaranteed for the life or the original owner. You may view our personal selections from the Wasatch line of tools below. We can special-order from all that Wasatch has to offer, visit www.flytyingtools.com to see their complete product line.

There are a couple of tools we'd like to highlight. The Springo Whip Finisher is a basic whip finisher with a slightly longer span where the thread wraps. Underneath on the bottom span (where the finisher is usually solid), is a small spring. This spring allows for some give when you're pulling out of your whip finsih. This gives a really nice sense of control and the final pull out is very smooth and easy.

Another great, new tool is Bob Jacklin's Turbo Shepherd's Hook. This was developed by Dean Childs of Wastach and Bob Jacklin. It has a small two small shepherd's hooks that spin independently of its handle. Created for spinning dubbing, much like the True Spin Loop Tool. This little gem twirls heavier dubbing so evenly and precisely, you can create a segmented body that requires literally no ribbing. We tried it out on Twist Nymphs to tie on ostrich or peacock herl. We used the tool to create a dubbing loop, spun the herl a couple of times at the base of the loop, then twirled it together. If there's a better tool or used a method that spins the materials so evenly all the way back to the hook, we haven't found it yet!

The small and large Fur Combs are pretty much the same as our Fine-Toothed Metal Comb and the Heavier Metal Comb. The main difference is that they sport longer wooden handles. Which is a very nice feature if you hands are spending lots of time with these little "do-dads!"

Wasatch TOOLS (click on photo for larger image)
	Bob Jacklin's Wood Turbo Shepherd's Hook Price -- $24.95	Fur Rake Price -- $10.95
	Bobbin, standard, wood trim Price -- $14.95	Hackle Pliers, revolving Price -- $14.95
	Bodkin/Half Hitch Price -- $8.50	Hair Stacker, small Price -- $16.95
	Dubbing Brush, standard Price -- $9.95	Hair Stacker, large Price -- $17.95
	Dubbing Picker, midge Price -- $8.95	Loop Bobbin Threader Price -- $7.50
	Dubbing Picker, standard Price -- $7.95	Springo Whip Finisher Price -- $16.95
	Fur Comb, small Price -- $14.95	Whip Finisher, standard Price -- $13.95
	Fur Comb, large Price -- $12.95
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