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Post by DrDoug on Apr 24, 2006 2:55:46 GMT -5
 Hi There, I an new to fly tying and am after some advise. A friend is giving me a bag full of inch squares of Wild boar and red deer hide and I dont really know what sort of flies to try and tie with it. Any suggestions ? Cheers DrDoug
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Hans
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Post by Hans on Apr 28, 2006 2:03:03 GMT -5
Deer hair can be used for many patterns, mostly sedges. If the hair is spinning it can be used for muddlers too.
Wild boar is less used in fly-tying, but you could use it represent the antennae on sedge-patterns.
If the patches come from a flyshop, no worries, if it comes from a hunter, please take care that it is well prepared. It might hold bugs and mites, and even eggs of these creatures.
These little insects may ruin the entire contents of your fly-box...
Best, Hans.
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Post by DrDoug on Apr 28, 2006 6:33:55 GMT -5
Thanks for your response !
The patched are from a hunter, What would be the best and cheapest way to get rid of any mite etc ? Freeze the patches ?
Cheers again
DrDoug
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Post by doonicus on Apr 28, 2006 17:25:46 GMT -5
Get yourself a box of traditional moth balls, cheep and cheerful, and will keep everything bug and mite free. Simply crush part of a mothball with pliers, and put in the bags you keep your feathers, deer hair, capes, hare, rabbit etc. Top up when needed.
doonicus
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