Dallasblues 0 Report post Posted October 18 I’m really focusing on tying one pattern right now… the Leadwing Coachman. So far I’ve ordered several duck quills from an online fly tying retailer. To be honest, they all look mangled and misshapen to me. Where can I get good quality wing material? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heff2 0 Report post Posted October 18 Try giving them a little steam, it does wonders for rejuvenating a feather. Below is example of some turkey I got last week washed and dried same feather after being steamed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 19 you almost have to go into a fly shop and insect tying feathers vs buying online or buy a half dozen packages and sort out the best pairs you have a lot of usable feather slips in your example. granted you might not get a dozen flies out of them yup give them a good steaming as mentioned and hope for the best. after steaming preen them back together. they should zip right back together check out dressed irons you tube site Fly Tying Supplement - Married & Match Wings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallasblues 0 Report post Posted October 20 On 10/18/2024 at 6:27 PM, Heff2 said: Try giving them a little steam, it does wonders for rejuvenating a feather. Below is example of some turkey I got last week washed and dried same feather after being steamed Thanks for the tip! I steamed a few quills this afternoon and that definitely makes a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallasblues 0 Report post Posted October 20 10 hours ago, flytire said: you almost have to go into a fly shop and insect tying feathers vs buying online or buy a half dozen packages and sort out the best pairs you have a lot of usable feather slips in your example. granted you might not get a dozen flies out of them yup give them a good steaming as mentioned and hope for the best. after steaming preen them back together. they should zip right back together check out dressed irons you tube site Fly Tying Supplement - Married & Match Wings Great video! Very helpful. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 20 i bought these mallard wing feathers from ebay and i am pleased with them. way better than hareline or wapsi 20 pairs (left and right) they are from the UK but i wasnt in a hurry to get them but shipping was quite fast 40 Mallard Duck Wing Quill Feathers 7"- 7.5" / 18 - 19cm - Fly Tying, Floats | eBay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
