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I was actually given some polar bear late last year by a wonderful
member of the list and was saving it. When I was in Tasmania at the beginning
of the year, I walked into one of the original fly shops and overheard the
owner talking with one of his old mates- he was reminiscing about the polar
bear he used to tie with but hasn’t had any for years. I brought along a boot
full of tying gear, and just happened to have included the polar bear as a “just
in case I absolutely needed it”. I ran out to the car, grabbed what I had left
and gave it to him. I don’t know who he is, and never actually managed to tie
with it, but it would have meant a lot more to him than me. The rest of it I
gave to one of the aussie members of the list a couple months earlier. R -----Original
Message----- Reuven Nyada,
never used it. :o) I would
like to try some of the long mane. Mind you- this doesn't count as
Emporer Penguin. I'll
bet you don't have any polar bear, do you. DonO -----
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Sent: Saturday, April 01,
2006 4:19 PM Subject: RE:
[VFB] Materials souces for the poor In response to the give-aways, since I have been in a
crappy financial situation for too long to mention, I have been hitting the
taxidermist near to my university. I now go every couple weeks and pick up
scraps that they now save for me….On Friday I scored Roe deer and various other
deer species, but most importantly, Nyala. It is a most brilliant animal to
work with. Lots of different shades, lengths and the mane comes out to 19 cm or
9 inches long. They are primarily dark, but so perfect for the larger flies
where dark materials and light , naturally flowing movement is of prime
importance. I will hope they have more over the upcoming weeks and I will send
it over if no-one has access. Has anyone used Nyala before? Regards, R No virus found
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