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Old 20-12-2009, 01:16 PM
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Hi Guys,

Firstly i apologies as i know this is a stupid question but what do you use for the wings and tails for lures like cats whiskers, cormorants etc.
I believe its marabou but i have seen a few different types of maribou so am a bit confused.

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Marabou. I think most regard the blood quill marabou as the most useful.
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Old 20-12-2009, 01:31 PM
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Hi tom,
It is marabou thats is used, just standard stuff. There are different types, Like woolyb****r marabou and the are bloods
which have very fine tips, where you usually tie in the whole feather.

Hope this helps

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Just fish blobs - no need to worry about marabou then!!
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Thanks for all the help,


blobs are much better i know, thought id have some stuff just i case.
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There are never stupid questions mate, only stupid answers from folk who dont know

There are plenty of good folk on here who will freely give you the best answers, so knock yourself out.

All the best to you and yours,
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