Quote Originally Posted by MacSpadger View Post
It must also be mentioned that natural bog water, of which there is plenty in Ireland, can produce a saffron hued dye simply by steeping cloth in it.
Indeed. After a week's fishing on Lewis my pristine white fly-line turned a permanent brownish-yellow. The bath water looked like builder's tea as well - seemed to leave the skin very soft though, just a pity about the stain on the bath. Maybe someone could market it.