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Feathers

Feathers of all kinds are used in making flies and were some of the first fly tying materials that were used. You can use them in tying dries, nymphs or streamers. In making dry flies feathers are used to create the hackle that keeps the fly floating. These dry fly feathers are pulled off of capes which can be seen on our hackle collection page. Special feathers with stiff fibers are also used to create tails on classic Catskill style dry flies. Feathers have a great variety of uses when tying nymphs also.  Feather fibers are used in making webby tails, wing cases and complete peacock bodies like on the Prince nymph.  The very effective Pheasant Tail nymph is made entirely with feathers except for the wire rib. No type of fly is characterized by the feathers that create it than the streamer fly. Of course the Rangeley area is home of the feather wing streamer and the tiers who created them. Carrie Stevens, Herb Welch and many lesser known tiers spent their years in our area in the pursuit of that perfect smelt imitation. We sell many types of hackle feathers used for making the wings of streamers. Strung neck and rooster saddle feathers are a beginners feather for wing making. Wing feathers can also be picked right off the cape to get a matching pair. The favorite streamer capes are called Whiting American saddles and can be seen in our Hackle collection.
  • Wapsi Marabou

    Wapsi
    Original price $2.50 - Original price $5.00
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    This is Blood Quill Marabou. It has a thin stem and lots of body. 1/4 oz. package.

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  • Marabou Select Plumes

    Wapsi
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    Long feathers and thick stems.

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  • C.D.C. - 100 pack

    Wapsi
    Original price $3.50 - Original price $3.75
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    Used for the C.D.C. Caddis and on many nymphs, dries, and emergers.  Approximately 100 feathers per pack.

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  • Nature's Spirit CDC

    Nature's Spirit
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    Packed to be similar to Wapsi's 100 pack, this CDC from Nature's Spirit will attract fish.

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  • Whiting CDL Euro Nymph Tailing Pack

    Whiting Farms
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    The Coq De Leon Fibers are speckled and stiffer then any other feather fibers. They are used as tailing material on nymphs and dry flies.

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  • Duck Quills

    Wapsi
    Original price $2.00 - Original price $2.10
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    4 feathers per pack

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  • Golden Pheasant - Complete Head

    Wapsi
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    used for streamers such as the Gray Ghost and Wood Special.

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  • Golden Pheasant - Crest

    Wapsi
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    Used on many Rangeley style streamers including the Grey Ghost. 2 crest sections per package

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  • Golden Pheasant - Tippet Section

    Wapsi
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    Golden Pheasant tippet feathers are used for tails, cheeks, and other parts of streamer flies.  A beautiful and classic look.  A real fish catcher.

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  • Lady Amherst Complete Neck

    Nature's Spirit
    Original price $15.00 - Original price $15.00
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    Essential for some classic streamers.

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  • Goose Biots

    Wapsi
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    An important material for the making of Nymphs. This material is showcased in the Prince Nymph.

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  • Turkey Biots

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    Bigger than Goose. Used to make segmented bodies on dry flies, nymphs and emergers.

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  • Grizzly Marabou

    Wapsi
    Original price $4.69 - Original price $4.75
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    Small, barred feathers good for small streamers and nymphs.

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  • Guinea Fowl - Whole Skin

    Wapsi
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    A nice spotted feather used for soft hackle or checks on streamers.

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  • Hungarian Partridge - Whole Skin

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    Many different sizes of speckled feathers. One of the best for Soft Hackles and Nymphs.

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  • Ringneck Pheasant - Whole skin

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    an endless amount of uses for every type of fly

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  • Ruffed Grouse - Whole Skin

    Nature's Spirit
    Original price $39.50 - Original price $39.50
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    A complete skin of our favorite Maine bird. Great for nymph legs and soft hackles on wet flies.

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  • Partridge Body feathers

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    One of the best feathers for Soft Hackle flies.   One gram package  

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  • Teal Barred Flank Feathers

    Wapsi
    Original price $3.00 - Original price $3.00
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    12 feathers per pack. Used for down winged streamers like the Brown Owl and Teal Strip.

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  • Silver Pheasant

    Wapsi
    Original price $6.00 - Original price $9.50
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    The classic cheek feather used on Rangeley style streamers.pack.  There are 6 hand picked, matched pairs in each  RRSS 12 pack.

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  • Wood Duck, black and white

    Wapsi
    Original price $5.00 - Original price $5.00
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    3 lefts and 3 rights Black and white wood duck flank feathers are essential for fly tying due to their striking contrast and intricate markings. Th...

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  • Wood Duck, lemon barred

    Wapsi
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    12 feathers

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  • Rumph Mallard Sides mini pack

    Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    Original price $1.75 - Original price $1.75
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    A package of about 2 dozen assorted size mallard flank feathers useful for Hornbergs, Wood Specials, Joe's Smelt, and more.

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  • Mallard Flank - Large, select feathers

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    12 per package

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