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Mike Wilkinson 
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Posted on: Aug. 15 2012,00:39 |
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I was playing around with a long tailed wee wet as a small bully pattern,
I have used some woodcock feathers like the type used to tie a Lord's Killer.
The results are promising but I don't have many left! I have browsed around
but haven't seen them available in shops and catalogues so far...
Dos anyone know if you can still get them or have some they don't use
and would be interested to sell even???
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Johnno
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Posted on: Aug. 15 2012,09:29 |
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Veniards?
Try grouse as a sub. Darker but still a nice look..
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Rudy
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Posted on: Aug. 15 2012,11:42 |
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Mike, I have the leftovers of a very small packet that you're welcome to. It won't tie many, but at least you can play around a bit more.
PM me your address and I'll pop them into the post.
Rudy
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Mike Wilkinson
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Posted on: Aug. 15 2012,15:07 |
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Thanks Rudy, PM sent!
I'll have a look Johnno, ta!
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Mike Wilkinson
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Posted on: Aug. 15 2012,21:12 |
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For those who may not be entirely sure which feather's I'm on about...
Great coloration for a wee bully pattern in the 30-35mm range...
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Johnno
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Posted on: Aug. 15 2012,21:34 |
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How about dying some partridge feathers with a tan? Not quite the same but a similar effect.
And another good sub if you can find some and depending on the size you want, could be thrush......
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Mike Wilkinson
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Posted on: Aug. 15 2012,22:01 |
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I do need some light tan dye at some point... this might just be a good reason 
I did find them under Veniards by the way...
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Mike Wilkinson
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Posted on: Aug. 17 2012,19:48 |
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I just realized I have a few pigeon feathers that will be light enough to take a tan dye?
A little play around with some marker pens might just do the trick???
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Nesameletus
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Posted on: Aug. 17 2012,19:52 |
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The Pro marker pens I got from Steve have been good for colouring mallard flank feathers etc.
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Mike Wilkinson
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Posted on: Aug. 17 2012,20:55 |
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I have those too Webby... just need to play around, I have liked the results I have had with
Rit dye but need a nice tan and a light olive... not quite good enough to 1/4 the amount of dark olive 
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