Tony1690 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 Hope someone on here from the usa can help looking for a fellow fly tyier who maybe traps as well or knows someone who does,I am wanting some fur offcuts raccoon,beaver,possum,muskrat,et for blending my own dubbing and for fly tying materials as well as wild turkey feathers.obviously I will cover postage and what you think is a reasonable cost hope someone can help thanks lads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 any taxidermists in your local area? they usually give away what youre saking for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onebadmofo 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 PM sent on turkey feathers. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocco 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 I'd also suggest you check any local shops where they make fur garments. They often throw away in an hour enough scraps to supply you for a lifetime. Rocco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony1690 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 I live in the uk Rocco not big on fur shops its frowned upon not like the us at all more's the pity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 Based on this line, "from the usa" ... I am assuming you're NOT "from the USA". Very few people will take a chance on exporting animal hides ... even legal ones. But you might get lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 Oops ... posted at the same time. UK is pretty big on fly fishing, from what I hear ... I am surprised you don't have access to most tying materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony1690 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 Am in the uk yes fly fishing is big but some of the materials are poor quality I am always looking to expand my tying materials ,I wasn't expecting anyone to send a full pelt just offcuts difficult to get some materials here and the price is robbery for what you get . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony1690 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 I am in the uk yes fly fishing is big but some of the materials are poor quality I am always looking to expand my tying materials, I wasn't expecting anyone to send a full pelt just offcuts some materials here are difficult to get and the price is robbery for what you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 Birds are relatively easy to find in UK but you'll need to cure your own. Furs a completely different kettle of fish. Mole is easy to source, again you'll probably need to cure your own. Fox is often available if you can find an estate or farmer who shoots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony1690 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 Yes I used to be a gamekeeper can get no end of british fur ,was after something different raccoon,beaver,muskrat, etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 google some of these online stores. i'll bet theyll have what you want nothing here? https://www.fishingmegastore.com/index.html http://www.lakelandflytying.com/ http://www.funkyflytying.co.uk/ https://www.flytyingboutique.com/ http://www.theflycenter.com/es/ http://www.farlows.co.uk/fly-fishing/fly-tying-materials.html http://www.troutcatchers.co.uk/fly-tying-materials-c102x2675764 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites