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by NightWatchman
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Uses for American possum
Replies: 10
Views: 3655

Uses for American possum

I know that Australian possum is a popular dubbing material but does anyone use
American possum fur ? I have a skin and the guard hairs have a nice translucence
to them. Suggestions would be appreciated.
by NightWatchman
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: Birdnest from Doug
Replies: 43
Views: 84431

Re: Birdnest from Doug

This is a great posting. Enjoyed reading all the informative posts.
by NightWatchman
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Starling skins
Replies: 16
Views: 6486

Re: Starling skins

All you need is some suet,a BB gun and a good skinner. There is NO shortage of starlings
on this side of the pond.
by NightWatchman
Fri May 27, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Hustler Flymph
Replies: 17
Views: 4043

Re: Hustler Flymph

UC Steve what harpoon did you use tying that beauty up!
by NightWatchman
Thu May 26, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Hustler Flymph
Replies: 17
Views: 4043

Re: Hustler Flymph

I have the whole skin and it’s a very handsome bird with a
wealth of tying feather. This is a pic that was previously posted
by Steve.
by NightWatchman
Wed May 25, 2022 11:26 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Hustler Flymph
Replies: 17
Views: 4043

Re: Hustler Flymph

Here is a picture of one of Steve’s Welsumer hen capes
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by NightWatchman
Wed May 25, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Muskrat from heaven
Replies: 4
Views: 1840

Re: Muskrat from heaven

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Pennies from heaven. Once had an osprey drop a fish pretty close to me.
by NightWatchman
Tue May 24, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Hustler Flymph
Replies: 17
Views: 4043

Re: Hustler Flymph

Beautiful fly Steve.
by NightWatchman
Sun May 22, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Dick's Killer Bucktail
Replies: 15
Views: 3570

Re: Dick's Killer Bucktail

That’s a lovely fly. Does the peacock body have a wire ribbing ? I think I see it and then I don’t. Lol
by NightWatchman
Sat May 21, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Muskrat from heaven
Replies: 4
Views: 1840

Muskrat from heaven

Was out yesterday walking my dog in a nice pasture field and a large red tail passed overhead with something in her talons . She flew maybe 20 yards passed me and the small bundle she was carrying dropped to the ground . Denver and I scurried over and found a freshly killed kit muskrat ! Pennies fro...