I picked up a couple packages of waterfowl feathers at the local tackle shop - so as to try some jigs w/ them - see if I could come remotely close to some of the examples I've seen - ie Jungle Jim's.
What I got was:
Mallard - Barr Flank - woodduck
Mixed waterfowl flank - Natural (Gadwall...
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Just picked up 70# of x-ray room lead (soft, sheet lead) for $1.00/lb - this is the most I've paid over the last 3 years. Last summer I got it for $0.65/lb at the same place....this is in SE MN.
How does this compare to your area?
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