Name that Material

[snboggs 0]

A few years back when I first started tying, I acquired a bunch of different things from a co worker of my father's. Included in the stuff were these feathers. They are strung together and the picture shows the bunch as well as an individual feather. Anybody know what these are and what to use them for? The bottom bit looks like good marabou like material, not sure about the tops, they're stiffer. Thanks for any insight.

[shezli 0]

Looks like turkey to me. You could use it for some various things, depending on what you want to tie. I'd say that you could make a throat on a wet fly or use the maribou on various nymphs and bugs.

I got a bunch of different colors of this stuff at a craft shop super cheap, so it's not too hard to find.

I hope this helps.

S

[utyer 0]

Those look like turkey flats. The center section of the tips would make fan wings. The rest of the tip would make good throat hackle, and the marabou for what ever you would use marabou in.

[snboggs 0]

Thanks guys,

 

I thought Turkey Flats as well but wasn't sure and didn't know what to do with them.

[Faster Fish 0]

They are turkey flats. You can use them for wings or wing post on dry flies. At least that is what I use the for.

[flytire 0]

not too sure they would be the first choice for fan wing style flies, but its possible

 

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/o...ies/part352.php

 

they are turkey feathers

[Green Acres 0]

I would like to name that material

 

I hereby name him Roger

[Chase Creek 0]

I would like to name that material

 

I hereby name him Roger

 

I think I take offense at that.

 

I use them aminly for parachute posts.

[gadabout 0]

They can be used for wings on thorax-style dry flies.