clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

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clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by fly_fischa » Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:36 am

I've had this beautiful artefact proudly sitting on display since Will kindly sent it to me. It's been screaming to be used and I finally had a crack at it. Having how to info and the video links has been very helpful, thank you :D

I had a small patch of Kangaroo fur which I decided to try. The fur is very soft and absorbs water/becomes water logged easily.
Spun on purple pearsals, it was a fun exercise and I look forward to spinning more brushes in the future.

I'll post some images of the flies when I get around to using the card. I'm forever in your debt for my beautiful dubbing block Will, thank you buddy...

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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by tie2fish » Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:50 am

Delicately done, Karsten. You are a quick learner, but that's no surprise.
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by William Anderson » Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:09 am

These are beautiful, mate. Looking forward to seeing what you do with these. Lovely sparse tapers.
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by Smuggler » Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:54 am

Nice stuff! Can't wait to see what these turn into.
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by Old Hat » Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:00 am

Nicely done!
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by zen leecher » Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:28 am

next time I'm out driving off the main road I'll check for a roadkilled kangaroo. Closest I've seen so far is a black and white kangaroo like thing. It has a strong smell also.

Very nicely done dubbing. You definitely don't have a heavy hand when applying dubbing.
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by fly_fischa » Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:01 pm

Thanks for the encouragement :)
I'll try to post some finished bugs on the weekend.

zen leecher - I'm not sure if black & white smelly roadkill qualifies as a sub for kangaroo?
You're a brave man if you go there, certainly would mask the smell of human scent, trout might like it.
One way to find out :twisted:
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by redietz » Thu Mar 12, 2015 5:12 pm

fly_fischa wrote: certainly would mask the smell of human scent, trout might like it.
If trout liked it, they wouldn't call catching nothing "getting skunked."

Actually, there's some very useable fur there.
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by DOUGSDEN » Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:54 pm

Karsten,
Beautiful! I don't want to ruin the thread by saying alot just....Beautiful!
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Re: clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

Post by letumgo » Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:46 pm

Karsten - I will not be convinced until I see some flies tyed with these. Come on, get hopping! ;) :lol: :D
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