Cold 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 PIP = Parachute Indicator Post, most likely. Used on dry flies. Personally, I'd have left it off, but it probably won't hurt anything. If will, though, likely have a very different action and appearance than the rest of the winging when swimming it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roland58 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 If it turns out to be a problem, it could easily be removed. I will be ordering some white buck tail very soon. If I ever get a chance to try it out, I will report back with results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cold 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 I almost bought a beautiful yellow bucktail with chartreuse tips today. All nice long fine hair and very full. I'm glad I looked at the price though: every other tail on the row was $6...this one was $10.95. Sorry, I love good bucktail, but not that much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 If the buck tail smells bad does it mean it isn't a good buck tail ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 The hide smells, the hair is fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 Ok just making sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cold 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2016 Sometimes the chemicals they use to disinfect/dye/fix/cook/marinate the materials also reek. Unless it smells distinctly of rotting flesh, you should be okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites