Kangaroo for fly tying

[rainbowchaser]

I was given a tanned kangaroo hide today. I have some ideas for using it but was wondering if any from down under or elsewhere knew of some fly patterns that called for kangaroo.


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all leaders tangle; mine are just better at it than most. Jim

[RoyChristie]

Jim,
I read somewhere that it is great for hopper patterns.. I will see if I can find my reference again

rgds
Roy

[J Castwell]

You're sick Christie... sick, sick, sick!

[RoyChristie]

[James Smith]

The underfur makes excellent dubbing for scuds. Look up Roo's as a scud pattern and you'll see what I mean. Also, I find that the tail fur is nice and stiff and makes excellent tailing material.

Jim Smith

[ducksterman]

Thanks JC, I almost missed the hopper thing.....

[Bob Williams]

I have had a kangaroo hide for 10 years but never found a pattern that was originallt tied with Kangaroo hair. I will keep my eyes on this post.



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Cheers
Bob

[Hans Weilenmann]

Roy,

I read somewhere that it is great for hopper patterns..

Not so not so... it is actually the perfect material for upside-down patterns.

Sheesh... and I have to tell you, YOU, of all people...

Cheers,
Hans W


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[RoyChristie]

Hmmm,

a USD Skippy hopper,
the mind boggles!



cheers to you too

Roy

[RG/AR]

Leonard ties a great-looking 'Roo scud!