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Old 07-02-2011, 04:24 PM
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If there's a job I hate it's tying hopper legs. Does anyone know of a good source? I know there used to be a guy on here, but I can't remember his name.

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Old 07-02-2011, 04:46 PM
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H ave you tried using a latch tool to pull the end through, evena needle works well
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Old 07-02-2011, 04:56 PM
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Old 07-02-2011, 05:26 PM
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Thanks Guys,

I wish I could find the guy on here who knotted who pheasant tail. I can do myself, bu it takes so long!

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Old 07-02-2011, 05:30 PM
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Thanks Guys,

I wish I could find the guy on here who knotted who pheasant tail. I can do myself, bu it takes so long!

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He is/was RDBUZZER, I ordered a second batch from him, but dont think he's been on in a while.

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I had his and they were very good. YGA also sell them and they are fine too.

£5 for a whole tail.

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Yeah, I think that was just in relation to Craig in your case

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