clark dubbing block meets blue flyer kangaroo patch

[fly_fischa]

I've had this beautiful artefact proudly sitting on display since Will kindly sent it to me. It's been screaming to be used and I finally had a crack at it. Having how to info and the video links has been very helpful, thank you

I had a small patch of Kangaroo fur which I decided to try. The fur is very soft and absorbs water/becomes water logged easily.
Spun on purple pearsals, it was a fun exercise and I look forward to spinning more brushes in the future.

I'll post some images of the flies when I get around to using the card. I'm forever in your debt for my beautiful dubbing block Will, thank you buddy...

[tie2fish]

Delicately done, Karsten. You are a quick learner, but that's no surprise.

[William Anderson]

These are beautiful, mate. Looking forward to seeing what you do with these. Lovely sparse tapers.

[Smuggler]

Nice stuff! Can't wait to see what these turn into.

[Old Hat]

Nicely done!

[zen leecher]

next time I'm out driving off the main road I'll check for a roadkilled kangaroo. Closest I've seen so far is a black and white kangaroo like thing. It has a strong smell also.

Very nicely done dubbing. You definitely don't have a heavy hand when applying dubbing.

[fly_fischa]

Thanks for the encouragement
I'll try to post some finished bugs on the weekend.

zen leecher - I'm not sure if black & white smelly roadkill qualifies as a sub for kangaroo?
You're a brave man if you go there, certainly would mask the smell of human scent, trout might like it.
One way to find out

[redietz]

certainly would mask the smell of human scent, trout might like it.

If trout liked it, they wouldn't call catching nothing "getting skunked."

Actually, there's some very useable fur there.

[DOUGSDEN]

Karsten,
Beautiful! I don't want to ruin the thread by saying alot just....Beautiful!
Doug

[letumgo]

Karsten - I will not be convinced until I see some flies tyed with these. Come on, get hopping!