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No way! Haven't you ever seen their sharp cruel fangs!

(Monty Python reference)

Ray,

I read a bit by Davy Wotten that the Argentinian hares are transplanted European hares. According to the SwissCDC site, what makes their dubbing different is that the hare's are wild, therefore have a different coat than the fur farm hares. Another case of non-native species making good dubbing.

REE

I really cannot tell which animal (regular hare or mara) sponsored the dubbing I used in this, and a number of other patterns, other than that it is labeled "pure Argentinean hare". What I do know is that its mix of fine and coarse strands makes for a very effective use across a range of sizes and styles.

I also think the packets carry a hefty price tag, but each will tie hundreds of flies for me. The per fly cost is "peanuts"

Use whichever alternative you have available and consider reasonable.

Cheers,
Hans W

Mike,

Not sure about others, but I have certainly never claimed superiority of the material over the 'standard' stuff. The colors I have offer me a very easy to work with mix, in colors I like. No more, but certainly no less either

Cheers,
Hans W

Mike,

There is certainly no endorsement intended. I am pretty much a free spirit, and like to keep it that way.

I hear what you are saying, and can view it through your eyes and reach a similar conclusion. In truth, though, I simply list the materials I use in the patterns I publish. I will answer specific questions on where I obtained material if possible, just as you have done and do on a regular basis.

I am not familiar with any commercial outlet which distributes equivalent quality hare dubbing, at a lower price, but if I were that outlet would be provided should specific questions come my way.

I may be Swiss by nationality, but when it comes to sourcing my materials I am very much 'agnostic'

Cheers,
Hans W

Mike,

Hans, this is in no way an attack on you personally, or on your integrity, or has anything to do with your nationality.

*chuckle* Nor did I perceive it as such

I am merely providing information on it. What people do with that information is their own affair.

Amen to that also.

Cheers,
Hans W