Blues Brother 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 I'm hoping to get a turkey this season and when I do, I would love to use some feathers from it for fly tying. I would particularly like to use some biots. Where on the turkey are they? Also, what are some other good tying uses for turkey feathers? Thanks. ~Bryce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HFT 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 Biots come from the leading edge of a wing feather. there are a lot of uses for Turkey feathers. shell backs on nymphs,wings for hoppers,married wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues Brother 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 Thanks. Are there any feathers I can use for soft-hackles? ~Bryce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HFT 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 Maybe if you tie on 6/0 hook....J/k I don't know of any but you can make beards or do a dubbing rope to make soft hackle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 don't forget about the marabou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues Brother 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 don't forget about the marabou Defnitely. The marabou comes from the legs, right? ~Bryce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
