deer tails

[yellowjacket]

i have 2 deer tails and have had them 4 a while and they r hard as a rock. any ideas of on how 2 get them soft THANKSThumbs Up

[smoothlures]

Need more info.....are they split/boned/bone in? What/why does it need to be soft?
Never has mattered for me...just snip the hair off and get to tying.

[Redman]

Want them soft then soak in a bucket with some Tide or Dawn Dish soap. Use warm water if they have the bone in then remove bone by splitting the tail with a sharp knife down the center of the white and remove the bone and hang up the tails on a cloths line. When almost dry cover the backs with 20 mule team borax. Lay flat untill completely dry and you are set to go. At least that is how I do it and have never had any trouble with it. The Soap will brighten the color and the borax will preserve the hide.

Redman

[yellowjacket]

thanks guys my jig tying stuff should be at the house 2mrw ready 2 start