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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jeffhalfrack on October 12, 2011, 10:01:34 pm

Title: Salmon skin for backing ???????
Post by: jeffhalfrack on October 12, 2011, 10:01:34 pm

     Hey   guys,   my   buddy   caught  a  bunch of   Big  salmon,,,,,could   you  back  a  bow  with  this  type of skin ??  and  how  do  you  prep need  help  thanks JeffW  it's  still  fresh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Salmon skin for backing ???????
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on October 12, 2011, 10:39:49 pm

PM "Turtlecreek" he has the process down.  You'll need to scrape the fat off and pin it out to dry.

Title: Re: Salmon skin for backing ???????
Post by: Buckeye Guy on October 12, 2011, 11:52:19 pm

Old Timber does alot of fish skins .
Try him though he deosnt check in here very often,
MMirwiki could also give imput.
Have fun
Guy

Title: Re: Salmon skin for backing ???????
Post by: johnston on October 13, 2011, 12:05:03 am

sadiejane put salmon skin on her last posted osage. she may chime in.

Lane

Title: Re: Salmon skin for backing ???????
Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on October 13, 2011, 08:30:47 am

Salmon skins look great on selfbows..just got a few on a Michigan Salmon trip last week.