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    Unhappy Wild turkey marabou

    I've lost my supplier for wild turkey marabou.

    Does anyone out there have a source for it?

    Kevin

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    Several years ago a young man gave me a 30 gallon trash bag full of feathers he had plucked from a turkey. Let me see what all is in there. If you don't hear back from me drop me a pm in a couple of days. We are having GA's version of winter and it's a little cool to tie flies in my unheated basement. And yes I know I'm a woosie.
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    PM sent about marabou
    ‎"Trust, but verify" - Russian Proverb, as used by Ronald Reagan

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    I'll be chasing the turkeys in April and May. Should be able to get some then, if you don't find any in the meantime.

    Zac

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    Quote Originally Posted by maodiver View Post
    PM sent about marabou
    On the way. you want some Wood Duck too?
    ‎"Trust, but verify" - Russian Proverb, as used by Ronald Reagan

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    Default one of my favorite flies



    not a pretty fly but a BIG fish catcher.

    SIZE 10 AND 8.

    tie them full or don't waste your time.


    Turkey Leech.

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    Thanks,

    Don't need any wood duck, but thanks for the offer. Looks like we're tying the same thing. Around here it's referred to as a Whisky Fly (tied only with wild turkey) generally credited to Bob Nasby for developing it years ago. One of my go to patterns for crappie and gills in a #10. Looks like a minnow, leach or nymph. Also tie it up to 3" long for largemouth.

    Thanks again,

    Kevin

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    Great early season Turkey bou fly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O6xU...eature=channel

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    I used to tie a lot of those Turkey Leeches for a guide that has since gone out of business. Let me look at my stash and see if I have some to give you.

    Joseph

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    Default Have a bud that tied ALL my turkey leeches for me.

    His name is Mitch Bent.

    If you want his email address send me a IM and I will send it to you back channel.

    If you get a dozen from him they are very reasonably priced.

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