Blue (Dusky) Grouse Skin; Who Uses Them?

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Re: Blue (Dusky) Grouse Skin; Who Uses Them?

Post by Boarmountain » Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:20 am

NightWatchman wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:56 pm I’ve been looking for one since someone told me the neck hackles tie a great bwo wet fly.
That's what I use it for

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Re: Blue (Dusky) Grouse Skin; Who Uses Them?

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:36 am

Carl,

Great picture. Those breast feathers are the color I had in mind. Were you bird watching or bird hunting when you saw this bird? I will ask about the color and see if I can see a picture before buying. I have a California Quail I can use, noting your comments about it being less soft. And a medium dun hen hackle will catch fish too!

Tom,

Do you notice much difference between Mountain Quail and California Quail?

Thanks- Ken
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