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From cork to quills this group is here to exchange ideas for the best results on our homemade floats.
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Goose Quill Float 2.0

by Keith Ritter

Feb 20, 2017

My latest batch of quill floats have less paint to show more of the natural quill colors. I used large copper loops to accommodate fly line. I used a satin finish to reduce glare. They are pictured with a vintage Porcupine Quill my father had. No geese were harmed all feathers were molted voluntarily. 

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    carl hendrix

      NO DOUBT KEITH IS THE KING OF MAKING FLOATS !  PURE AMERICANA !!!  QUESTION IS THO;; NO HARM TO THE GOOSE ???   IS THAT-- BEFORE-- OR AFTER;; THE GOOSE DINER ???    GOT CHA KEITH !!  LOLOLOL

    Feb 20, 2017

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      Damon Toney

      +1

      Feb 21, 2017

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        Keith Ritter

        Thanks Guys they won't replace porcupine quills but they are a lot easier to get and free. They make some real fancy one over in Europe. They are worth checking out. We been eating duck but geese haven't been on the menu Carl. Yet.

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        Feb 22, 2017