Bill Skilton on PA Flyfishing - PA FF Museum, the Letort, hackle breeding

[Oregon_OwlII]

A long discussion with Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman magazine on the traditions in the Cumberland Valley. A fascinating and arcane look at the legacy of a bygone era with Bill Skilton. An hour and forty minutes, but I broke it up into about 4 viewing sessions because of my time constraints.

 

[Bamboozle]

I just watched it, good stuff, thanks for the link!!

Bill is a great guy and his "shop" in Mount Holly Springs is worth a visit if you can arrange one.

 

[troutbert]

Sounds interesting, but I'm not seeing a link.

 

[dudemanspecial]

Sounds interesting, but I'm not seeing a link.

Me neither. Here it is on youtube:

 

[Jay_H]

Also available on Apple Podcasts. Although probably best to watch - I listened and really missed out when he brought the Fred the chicken out of its cage and began discussing different types of feathers. 😂

 

[CRB]

Love the Roster part, and Bill explaining how Metz started out.
The rosters can live up to 16 years....Never knew that fact nor that the feathers can be plucked and they will be regrown and those are better than the first.

 

[Bamboozle]

I had an in depth conversation with Bucky Metz about raising chickens when he was honored at one of the PA Fly Fishing Museum events at Allenberry when the museum was located there.

This video was on par with that conversation.

 

[JG63]

Bill has been a friend to the sport for many years - without being arrogant or holier than thou - I am fortunate to have known him and have done business with him over the years and he has remained steadfast and worthy of all respect given him - thanks for all you’ve done Billy - and thanks for all you continue to do!

 

[Oregon_OwlII]

Sounds interesting, but I'm not seeing a link.

Oops, I guess I forgot to link it. Thanks for the save Dudemanspecial.

 

[Oregon_OwlII]

Me neither. Here it is on youtube:

Thanks. It was kind of pointless for me to make the post without the link. It was late at night, and the synapses weren't firing on all cylinders.

 

[Jaybird]

Agreed this was an excellent podcast , if it went a hour longer no one would have complained .

 

[dudemanspecial]

Thanks. It was kind of pointless for me to make the post without the link. It was late at night, and the synapses weren't firing on all cylinders.

Not pointless at all, you brought it to everyones attention.

 

[Bamboozle]

Besides all of the nostalgia in his conversations about Vince, Charlie, Ed Koch, & Ed Shenk, I loved hearing about the old Yellow Breeches Shop (I still call it that) where I spent a lot of time and some money when Billy was the manager.

Two other things I found very interesting was his concern for the welfare of the chickens and animals in general and his comment that his feathers had thicker and stiffer barbs because the birds were raised outdoors.

If I understood Bill correctly, he gave some of his flock to Joe Fox at Dette's. If so, I have to think those chickens are in good hands because I've had Joe pick out necks for me in the past and he knows hackle.

 

[lars]

excellent podcast. lots of names and memories refreshed.

 

[vern]

Appreciate the post and the time-travel podcast.

Although a few friends of that era still survive, having these mentions stirred life-treasured memories.

Thanks for sharing!