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Post by Gander on Jan 8, 2004 6:02:18 GMT -5
Anybody know of a supplier of Muntjac deer hair in the UK?
Thanks
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Post by jan on Jan 8, 2004 8:10:10 GMT -5
I got a piece from cookshill last year.
jan
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Post by Ronn Lucas on Jan 8, 2004 18:09:09 GMT -5
How (if it is), different is the hair from more common Deer? If it is appreciably different, where can I buy some? The materials junkie that I am, I am intrigued by the prospect of having another kind of hair to play with!
Happy Trails!
Ronn
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Post by BobsBits on Jan 9, 2004 4:25:01 GMT -5
Gents, If you can't get it commercially, your best bet would be to befriend a stalker (of deer that is, not celebs  ) they will have access to tons of the stuff. Try: www.wilddeer.co.ukor www.hernewoodland.comI am off to Scotland next month to help to reduce the Red Deer population (now at it's highest since WW2) but that be a bit rough for what you looking for. Incidently, deer have a winter and summer coat, the stuff you are after is almost ceratinly the summer variety as this is finer hair and lighter coloured. Hope that is of some help. p.s. Just had another thought, call your nearest game dealer, they skin and butcher the carcasses, so they will be your best bet... |
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Post by Ronn Lucas on Jan 10, 2004 0:32:53 GMT -5
Hi Stuart,
Actually, it might be a bit difficult for me to "befriend a stalker" (of Deer that is) from here in Oregon in the States.
I'm a bit of a materials junkie and like to have as many different materials as I can for my fancy flies in particular. If I don't have something, I can't use it. [8^) I search out hair from animals from different seasons and different areas of the hides too because all of these are a bit different as you pointed out.
I'll try those links to see if I can't bird dog some scraps of hair. If anyone knows of a local taxidermist or hunter that has odds n ends that they might sell at reasonable rates, I'd be interested. Of course I would expect to pay any shipping too.
I can best be reached by email at rlucas@cybcon.com if anyone has any leads for me.
Also folks, don't forget about the Atlantic Salmon & Steelhead tying contest at FAOL that I mentioned a couple months ago. Hope to see some entries from your (UK & Europe in general) corner of the world!
Happy Trails!
Ronn
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Post by peter on Jan 10, 2004 8:07:36 GMT -5
I would have thought if you have any problems or requirements with any type of deer hair Christopher Helm is the person to get in touch with.He is based in Toledo Ohio.
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Post by Piscator on Jan 11, 2004 10:38:41 GMT -5
I would not gey too hung up on this material. It is very fine and although good as a light upwing item. Due to its fine quality it is not what you would normally asscoiate with deer hair. For instance it does not spin very easily. It is not as hollow as other deer. A good dog analagy would be the difference between the fur on a german sheppard and a daschund. One is long and fibourous the other short and glossy.
Chris
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Post by Gander on Jan 13, 2004 6:46:13 GMT -5
I would not gey too hung up on this material. It is very fine and although good as a light upwing item. Due to its fine quality it is not what you would normally asscoiate with deer hair. For instance it does not spin very easily. It is not as hollow as other deer. A good dog analagy would be the difference between the fur on a german sheppard and a daschund. One is long and fibourous the other short and glossy. Chris I have been told it is the best hair for tying the Sedgehog. I want to test this out. |
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Post by Piscator on Jan 17, 2004 18:32:36 GMT -5
Gander,
PM me and I will sort you out a small square of muntjac. The Norfolk woods and broads are awash with them. I have a friendly keeper who will supply what you want. You may be dissapointed I fear.
Chris
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Post by Piscator on Jan 23, 2004 7:55:02 GMT -5
Muntjac on its way to Scotland....
Chris
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) they will have access to tons of the stuff.
