dawgvet 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 Ok, now to tackle the other big deficit in my traditional fly-tying arsenal, peacock quill bodies for mayflies. Can you use herl from a pack of strung peacock herl for bodies on flies like Quill Gordons or do you need to use quills from peacock eyes? Do you coat the body with head cement or SHAN? Any tips appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redietz 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 Ok, now to tackle the other big deficit in my traditional fly-tying arsenal, peacock quill bodies for mayflies. Can you use herl from a pack of strung peacock herl for bodies on flies like Quill Gordons or do you need to use quills from peacock eyes? Do you coat the body with head cement or SHAN? Any tips appreciated. You could use strung herl, but you'll get a better segmented effect if you use quill from the eye, which you won't find in strung packs. It helps to soak the quills prior to use, and to lay down some glue before wrapping. You can either varnish the body or counter rib with fine wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 When using herl, I twist with thread before wrapping, and counter wrap with wire or thread. Glue is a good idea. Not sure, but I have always felt that coating might decrease their effectiveness. Peacock herl is one of my favorite materials but it is fragile. Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 hes asking about stripped peacock herl quills not the full herl good tying tip though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
