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Old May 8th, 2011, 03:44 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Guy[_2_]
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Default So where can I get a penguin skin?

Anyone use penguin feathers in their fly tying effort? Seems they
might float well.
Guy
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Old May 9th, 2011, 05:46 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default So where can I get a penguin skin?

On May 8, 7:44*am, Guy wrote:
Anyone use penguin feathers in their fly tying effort? Seems they
might float well.
Guy


Very difficult, not cheap but not impossible to obtain. The available
ones are of the Meilda de Toro variety, and boy do they float. I am
certain someone could sell you a gob or two of "bird fur" to try out
but expect no discounts. By the way, some users swear that that green
sheen is easy to lick off. Good luck.

Dave
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Old May 9th, 2011, 05:59 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default So where can I get a penguin skin?

On May 8, 7:44*am, Guy wrote:
Anyone use penguin feathers in their fly tying effort? Seems they
might float well.
Guy


Very perceptive. You must be a very serious tyer. It is expensive, and
difficult but not impossibe to obtain. The preferred variety is
Mierdadetoro, and you are right; it sure does float. You probably
already know that that green sheen can be licked off to allow the
really sophisticated tyer to experience the full fish catching
potential of this material. Good luck to you sir.

Dave
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Old May 9th, 2011, 06:11 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default So where can I get a penguin skin?

On May 8, 9:44*am, Guy wrote:
Anyone use penguin feathers in their fly tying effort? Seems they
might float well.
Guy


Linux users group meeting might be a start. Just saying.
Frank Reid
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Old May 12th, 2011, 01:36 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Guy[_2_]
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Default So where can I get a penguin skin?

On May 9, 12:59*am, DaveS wrote:
On May 8, 7:44*am, Guy wrote:

Anyone use penguin feathers in their fly tying effort? Seems they
might float well.
Guy


Very perceptive. You must be a very serious tyer. It is expensive, and
difficult but not impossibe to obtain. The preferred variety is
Mierdadetoro, and you are right; it sure does float. *You probably
already know that that green sheen can be licked off to allow the
really sophisticated tyer to experience the full fish catching
potential of this material. Good luck to you sir.

Dave


Thanks Dave. I tie alot but never quite tie to the level of "The
Masters". Pretty much a feathers & fur tier. Some even catch fish!!!
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Old May 12th, 2011, 01:39 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Guy[_2_]
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Default So where can I get a penguin skin?

On May 9, 1:11*am, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote:
On May 8, 9:44*am, Guy wrote:

Anyone use penguin feathers in their fly tying effort? Seems they
might float well.
Guy


Linux users group meeting might be a start. *Just saying.
Frank Reid


Thanks Frank. I will see what I can do.
Spending the night in Memphis. Lotsa Water!!!
G
 




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