Bass- as in the Fly Tyer mag per David Martin's instructions, I used deer hair over wrapped with thread. No Pantone markers at my house, hence the metallic marker and nail polish finishes.
That very cool french manicure kit from Target has dual ended polish containers; one is a brush, the other is a very fine squeeze point that is also good for painting eyes on minnows.
I got it for the black and white tubes, but the pinks and reds have their place.
A robin skin? Geez, robins are considered songbirds here, I'd have to be independently wealthy to even consider tying with a robin skin......
Robins are regarded as song birds over here in the UK as well, although ours is smaller and a different bird. The constabulary would 'run you in' if you tried hunting them. I can't say I have ever heard of robin being used for flies, the blackbird was very popular but is also now untouchable.
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Donald/Scotland
I must admit that I am very fortunate in that I have a friend who Works for a wildlife trust. It is his responsibility to "dispose of" all sorts of dead animals. In return for the odd donation to his employer I can leagally get hold of all sorts of protected animals and it is legal....I just can't sell them!
Alan.
I noticed the photo has gone AWOL from my post so here it is again
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"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
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