Coch - y - Bondhu

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Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by Theroe » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:39 pm

Here are a few pelts which I’ve accumulated over the years:
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by Theroe » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:43 pm

These two are the more common medium toned variety.
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by Theroe » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:45 pm

Here are lighter and darker versions:
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Light & dark CyB
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by Theroe » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:47 pm

Here are two nice dark ones... these were destined for the dye vat at one of the more famous growers - Luckily, I saved them!
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by letumgo » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:47 pm

NICE!

You've got the coolest toys... :D ;)
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by Theroe » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:49 pm

Last but not least, this is a saddle I picked up here’s ago- and the stems are perfect for quill bodied flies.
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by Bazzer69 » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:52 pm

Dana, you’ve got a treasure trove of Coch-y-bonddu! I guess your the master of dumpster diving!
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by Theroe » Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:50 pm

Always keep my eyes peeled like a hawk - the best material seems to come my way when I least expect it! :lol:
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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by PhilA » Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:50 pm

Beautiful! I especially like the medium C-y-B capes. Perhaps you could show us your range of furnace hen capes?

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Re: Coch - y - Bondhu

Post by tie2fish » Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:21 am

Drool ....
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