Bleached pheasant tail

[spike]

Does anyone know where I can get some bleached pheasant tail. This seems to be an item that has disappeared from the market. I need some for a Teeney nymph pattern which the Atlantics up on the Salmon River in NY seem to like.

[Smoked Trout]

Spike,

Have you thought about bleaching one yourself? Buy the lightest tail you can find, maybe ginger and then dunk it in a 20% bleach solution, let it dry in the sun. It’s worth a try.


Regards,

The Smoked Trout

[spike]

Thanks for the info. Actually, I am having trouble finding ginger but I do have a recipe for bleaching which involves a non-sudsing amonia and hair bleach that you would get at a beauty supply house. I would much rather buy them than go through that process. Any iden where I can get ginger? :lol:

[Smoked Trout]

Try calling Upcountry, I think I saw some there the other day.


Regards,

The Smoked Trout