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    Look at the recent TROUTFISHER mag with an article by Peter Storey making dragonfly nymph using peahen feathers. Its a cracker. My son came back from docking with a nice bird. Vise to be in action soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    I am very well aware that most of us are no different at all.
    Agree Rushy, there are Peacocks that walk among us alright
    Flash cars and all that guff
    Most of us would be too if we could ha ha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    I am very well aware that most of us are no different at all.
    Long as its working for you / us ,I really can't see the point now days
    Gun control means using both hands

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    Feathers arrived tonight thanks @Splash have given them to @possum trapper to see what creations he comes up with.
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    Made some pheasant tail nymphs with those peacock feathers you sent me. And a few hare and coppers.

    Thanks @Splash

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    good things take time @Splash
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    If your looking for feathers for weaving and fly tying try 'Feathergirl" on Trademe. Lots different choices.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wild game havester View Post
    If your looking for feathers for weaving and fly tying try 'Feathergirl" on Trademe. Lots different choices.
    Hey thanks for the offer WGH but @Chris has sent him enough feathers to make a duvet And I'm sure he will be onto those ones next Chris.
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    Few Pheasant tail nymphs & Kilwells #1's to start I guess ,PT is very welcome but I wanna see some results
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    Good stuff, let's hope they produce the goods!
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    Very clever PT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by possum trapper View Post
    That will go ok, maybe a little more body... Would go well as a bellied white bait!
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