Abstract: The present invention is related to an apparatus and method for a carrier rope for use in the transport of paper webs in paper threading machine systems. The carrier rope constructed in accordance with the invention comprises a multi filament yarn assembly (A) having an initial twist, a composite yarn assembly (B) comprising mono filament yarn imparted around the multi filament yarn assembly via a second twist, wherein the multi filament yarn assembly (A) is not further twisted, a braided plait assembly (C) comprising a braid of composite yarn assemblies, and a carrier rope (D) comprising a braid of braided plait assemblies.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are illustrated for a fly pack comprising an openable drum (A) including an interior and exterior drum surface; a fastening (B) for operably securing the fly pack in drum form; a fly nap (C) carried by the interior drum surface for releasably engaging the hook portion of flies; a band (D) carried by the exterior drum surface including at least one band tip overlapping the exterior drum surface; at least one end cap (E) affixed to a band tip overlapping the exterior drum surface for operably enclosing a drum end when in drum form; and an attachment (F) carried by the exterior drum surface for securing the fly pack to an angler, whereby the fly pack can be opened and accessed at either end or unfastened and opened entirely for access to the flies secured upon the fly nap.