edvan22 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2004 Can anyone recommend a good place to by turkey or phesant feathers? I only have one local fly shop and they are very $$. I checked AC Moore and Michaels but no go there. Any other ideas? Thanks! ED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 6, 2004 where are you located in the world? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 6, 2004 Any of the online stores will have them including Green Caddis ( the link at the top of this page) I hunt and collect most of my natural stuff myself but I do still buy the dyed stuff I need. Any hunting buddies? Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edvan22 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2004 I am in SE PA Thanks! ED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmarkey 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2004 Try this link. www.cabelas.com/ navigate to fly fishing, fly tying, feathers. Most of the feathers are very reasonable. They even sell junglecock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QMD & Flies Only Specialist 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2004 I usually find them in the woods or in fields Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 8, 2004 If you're looking for the whole skin try: Coffin Creek Furs Moscow Hide and fur HOpe this helps Fatman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 8, 2004 QMD, ya beat me to it. lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 8, 2004 Edvan, what feathers exactly oare you looking for? If it is pheasant rump, and turkey tail, I may have some for you. john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edvan22 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2004 Thank you all for your reply. I just caught up after purchasing my $5 turkey tail feather. The shop has an ok selection but I was also looking for blue dun hackle and what they had was terrible but I need BWOs! Can I get away with turkey tail fibers for phesant in nymphs and such or are they too different. (Yes, I am being cheap!) Thank you all again! ED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CREE CADDIS 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 Ed, yes you can use turkey tail for a pheasant sub. it is a lot darker but also a lot fuzzier. this is a nymph i have had great success with from trout to steelhead. it's easy to tie and effective. btw the turkey is easier for beginners to handle cause it's longer and stronger than pheasant. give it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoLFMaN 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Two words... Road Kill Can be a bit embarrassing to stop and yank a few tail feathers out, but its a heck of a lot cheaper! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly~by~night 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 hehe dont try that in MO. ....these game wardens dont play around nor give an ounce of slack:( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites