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Old 04-29-2017, 10:26 PM
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Default Fly-tying: where can I purchase a partridge skin?

I realize the Bags of partridge feathers don't over much in the way of selection of hackle. Where can I purchase a full cape?
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Old 04-30-2017, 05:17 AM
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Fish Tales has em.
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Old 04-30-2017, 09:12 AM
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Starling is nice to work with as well, but it lacks barring of partridge feather.
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Old 04-30-2017, 06:44 PM
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Starling is nice to work with as well, but it lacks barring of partridge feather.
Just used up my last Starling. Time to pull out the Crossman. Full Partridge skin is the way to go. Lots of tying material there. The Fishing Hole sometimes carries them as does Country Pleasures.
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