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Tying pheasant tail

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I have been tying a lot of hopper patterns, and really like the way pheasant tail make great legs. My problem is getting them tied in a not to look like the joint of a leg. Any help on how to tie these would be great. Once i do get them tied which seems like an impossibility they look great on any hopper pattern i have tried. Thanks

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get a "knit picker" tool from your local big box craft store

 

http://www.amazon.com/Knit-Picker-3-Inch-Latch-Hook/dp/B000FID3DI

 

check out steps 21 through 26

 

http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/details.cfm?parentID=147

 

or you can buy them pre knotted

 

http://www.bearlodgeangler.com/fly_feathers_2.htm

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Thanks for those great links. I have been cutting the fibers off first then trying to tie into a knot. But leaving them attached makes a whole lot more sense.

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You can also use a crochet hook or a pair of fine tweezers in lieu of the knit-picker. All you need is something to put through the loop and catch the fibers behind it and pull them through the loop with.

 

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I bought the Rainy brand leg knotter. I put a pheasant tail feather in my vise and just tie them up. I looks like a crochet hook but it's got the little fold down bar and you don't have to worry about pulling the tips through.

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Nothing better then tying legs with hands. No need to buy tools. I tear off 3 per leg, two over hand knots, done.

 

I find the ones you can buy pre-tied are too clumpy...but that's my opinion.

 

 

Good luck.

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