I bought a pack of marmot dubbing from my local fly shop and I love it for certain applications. I use it as the head on the Iris Caddis pattern. Nice warm brown and VERY buggy appearance. The guard hairs are shiny and stiff, giving the appearance of legs.

Click photo for a larger image. The shuck is a little long on this one, but you get the idea. I've never used the tail hairs, but it sounds great!



As far as picking up roadkill, I am only guilty of plucking the occasional porcupine.