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.
all leaders tangle; mine are just better at it than most. Jim
Jim,
I read somewhere that it is great for hopper patterns… I will see if I can find my reference again
rgds
Roy
You’re sick Christie… sick, sick, sick! 
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
Thanks JC, I almost missed the hopper thing…
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.
Cheers
Bob
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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http://www.danica.com/flytier
Hmmm,
a USD Skippy hopper,
the mind boggles!
cheers to you too
Roy
Leonard ties a great-looking 'Roo scud!