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Offline Bakes168

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Feather ?s
« on: July 01, 2008, 06:38:00 PM »
I have a few questions regarding feathers and fletching them...

1. How many feathers should you glue on for a flu-flu? Does it matter if they're left/right wing?

2. Does anyone have any way to effectively dye feathers without ordering powder or anything?

Please Help!!!

Thanks
Bakes
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Offline Matty

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Re: Feather ?s
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008, 06:49:00 PM »
I personally Like 4 feathers But other guys Like 6
I have Dyed Feathers with COOL-AID
Cheap Cheap Cheap!!!
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Offline adeeden

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Re: Feather ?s
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2008, 06:50:00 PM »
I use 4 on a flu-flu. They can be left wing or right wing, just make sure all are the same on each arrow. Kool-aid with a teaspoon or so of vinigar works ok  to dye with (old fly tying trick).
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Re: Feather ?s
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2008, 07:28:00 PM »
I'll stand by the advice for the Kool-Aid...and excellent and inexpensive dye.
I use 6 for a flu-flu, but I could just as easily use 4...
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Offline J.Williams

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Re: Feather ?s
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2008, 08:50:00 PM »
Haven't tried Kool-Aid yet...use food coloring myself,works good.
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Offline Bakes168

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Re: Feather ?s
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2008, 10:51:00 PM »
Thanks guys, your a big help  :)
Bakes
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Re: Feather ?s
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2008, 11:11:00 PM »
Oh yeah I forgot to mention You can suck on the feathers for a tasty treat whIle hunting too!!!   :knothead:
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Re: Feather ?s
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2008, 11:42:00 AM »
I use a single full length feather spiraled around the shaft for flu flus. This type of flu flu will stop the arrow quicker than other types I have tried. Flies good for about 25 yds.  Pat
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