Isonychia Emerger Wing

[Wilhelm 0]

Ok,

 

So I have been working on an Iso emerger pattern for a while and was trying different things for the wing. Basically the pattern is tied like a hare's ear nymph, but the tail is kip fibers instead and the body is either grey or red.

 

The question I have is for the wing: I want to use a fluffy material, and tie it in almost so it looks like a parachute post, but not as rigid. I was thinking possum, but does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Much appreciated, I'm looking forward to ideas. (Pictures are welcome)

[boynabubble 0]

Have you looked into CDC? Or possibly even a clump of marabou fibers.

[sandflyx 0]

Cul De Chicken works

[Wilhelm 0]

thanks for the input. I have seen the CDC stuff... it's okay, I'm not a huge fan of it. I'm looking for almost a gray material that is as soft as squirrel zonker strips that you can almost tie in like a parachute post? Once I find it I will post a picture. Any more input is greatly appreciated.

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

find cdc oiler puffs they are soft and the natural is grey

[rockworm 0]

How about aftershaft feathers. You know- those small fluffy feathers found at the base of gamebird feathers? Most are some shade of grey and they are soft and much denser than CDC.

[mike15851 0]

grey poly yarn should do the trick.

[Moscow 0]

Cul De Chicken works

 

chickens have oil glands? Tell me you meant cul de canard

[rockworm 0]

Moscow. Cul is french for that part of your anatomy you sit on. Doesn't necessarily have anything to do with oil glands.

[mike15851 0]

to take rockworm's reply one step further, chickens do have oil glands located on the top side of the tail. you might have noticed on a whole chicken bought from the grocery store on the top side (same side as the spine) there is a small piece cut out.

[Wilhelm 0]

awesome, thanks guys!