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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.

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  • Strung Blood Quill Marabou from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Wapsi Marabou

    Wapsi
    $2.50 - $5.00
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    $2.50

    This is Blood Quill Marabou. It has a thin stem and lots of body. 1/4 oz. package.

    $2.50 - $5.00
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    $2.50
  • Marabou Select Plumes from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Marabou Select Plumes

    Wapsi
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
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    $3.00

    Long feathers and thick stems.

    $3.00 - $3.00
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  • CDC feathers used for tying high floating flies

    C.D.C. - 100 pack

    Wapsi
    $3.50 - $3.75
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    $3.50

    Used for the C.D.C. Caddis and on many nymphs, dries, and emergers.  Approximately 100 feathers per pack.

    $3.50 - $3.75
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    $3.50
  • sets of duck quill feathers in yellow black and red used for tying flies from Rangeley Region Sport Shop

    Duck Quills

    Wapsi
    $2.00 - $2.10
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    $2.00

    4 feathers per pack

    $2.00 - $2.10
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    $2.00
  • orange and black golden pheasant feathers with the bright gold crest feathers

    Golden Pheasant - Complete Head

    Wapsi
    $17.00 - $17.00
    $17.00
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    $17.00

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

    $17.00 - $17.00
    $17.00
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    $17.00
  • Golden Pheasant crest having long slender golden feathers used for tying Rangeley style streamers from Rangeley Maine fly shop

    Golden Pheasant - Crest

    Wapsi
    $6.00 - $6.00
    $6.00
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    $6.00

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

    $6.00 - $6.00
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  • tippet section of Golden Pheasant feathers orange with black flat tip end used for tying fly fishing flies
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    Golden Pheasant - Tippet Section

    Wapsi
    $5.40 - $5.40
    $5.40
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    $5.40

    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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  • five colors of goose biots used for tying fly fishing flies from the Rangeley Maine Fly Shop

    Goose Biots

    Wapsi
    $2.25 - $2.50
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    $2.25

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

    $2.25 - $2.50
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    $2.25
  • turkey biots from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Turkey Biots

    Wapsi
    $2.70 - $2.70
    $2.70
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    $2.70

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

    $2.70 - $2.70
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    $2.70
  • selection of dyed grizzly marabou feathers used for tying fly fishing flies

    Grizzly Marabou

    Wapsi
    $4.69 - $4.75
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    $4.69

    Small, barred feathers good for small streamers and nymphs.

    $4.69 - $4.75
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    $4.69
  • guinea fowl skin at a maine fly shop

    Guinea Fowl - Whole Skin

    Wapsi
    $25.00 - $25.00
    $25.00
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    $25.00

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

    $25.00 - $25.00
    $25.00
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    $25.00
  • teal barred flank feathers from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Teal Barred Flank Feathers

    Wapsi
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
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    $3.00

    12 feathers per pack. Used for down winged streamers like the Brown Owl and Teal Strip.

    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
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    $3.00
  • silver pheasant body feathers from Hareline dyed minnow grey
    silver pheasant from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Silver Pheasant - new colors

    Wapsi
    $6.00 - $9.50
    $6.00 - $9.50
    $6.00 - $9.50
    $6.00

    The classic cheek feather used on Rangeley style streamers.pack.  There are 6 hand picked, matched pairs in each  RRSS 12 pack.

    $6.00 - $9.50
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    $6.00
  • wood duck feather used in the tying of flies maineflyshop
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    Wood Duck, black and white

    Wapsi
    $5.00 - $5.00
    $5.00
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    $5.00

    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 from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop
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    Wood Duck, lemon barred

    Wapsi
    $5.00 - $5.00
    $5.00
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    $5.00

    12 feathers

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    $5.00
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  • Large Mallard Flank Feathers from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Mallard Flank - Large, select feathers

    Wapsi
    $3.50 - $3.50
    $3.50
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    $3.50

    12 per package

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    $3.50
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    $3.50
  • Mallard Flank from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop
    Mallard Flank from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Mallard Flank

    Wapsi
    $3.75 - $3.75
    $3.75
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    $3.75

    Barred feathers that are used for the tying Hornbergs ,Kennebago Muddlers and wings on Catskill style dry flies. 4" by 6" bag

    $3.75 - $3.75
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    $3.75
  • open bag a natural color mallard belly feathers to be used in tying flies
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    Mallard Drake Belly Feathers

    Wapsi
    $2.00 - $2.00
    $2.00
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    $2.00

    This is a smaller version of the mallard flank feather and can be used for cheeks on streamers and  hornbergs.

    $2.00 - $2.00
    $2.00
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    $2.00
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  • ostrich herl from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Ostrich Herl

    Wapsi
    $2.50 - $8.00
    $2.50 - $8.00
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    $2.50

    Many colors add much variety to your nymphs.

    $2.50 - $8.00
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    $2.50
  • large peacock feathers from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Peacock - Large pack.

    Wapsi
    $4.95 - $6.00
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    $4.95

    1/4 oz. pack of strung herl, one of the most useful tying materials.  Use for bodies, streamer wings, and more.  The natural shine attracts fish!!

    $4.95 - $6.00
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    $4.95
  • peacock small pack from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Peacock - Small pack - NEW colors

    Wapsi
    $2.50 - $2.50
    $2.50
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    $2.50

    One of the most important of tying supplies. Use it for bodies of thin mints, picket pins, Edson tigers, and a variety of nymphs, especially the Pr...

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    $2.50
  • peacock swords from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop
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    Peacock - Swords

    Wapsi
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
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    $3.00

    6 per package. Used for the tail on the Zug Bug Nymph.

    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
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    $3.00
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  • ringneck pheasant tail feathers from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feathers

    Wapsi
    $7.00 - $7.00
    $7.00
    $7.00 - $7.00
    $7.00

    One of the best nymph materials. Used to tie the Pheasant Tail Nymph. Feathers are 18-20 inches long.  Each package contains 2 feathers.

    $7.00 - $7.00
    $7.00
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    $7.00
  • Strung Neck Hackle - Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    strung neck hackle from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Strung Neck Hackle

    Wapsi
    $5.00 - $7.00
    $5.00 - $7.00
    $5.00 - $7.00
    $5.00

    Large, wide feathers 3 -5 inches long.

    $5.00 - $7.00
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    $5.00

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