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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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  • 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
    $3.75 - $3.75
    $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
    $3.75
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    $3.75
  • A full package of dyed Mallard woodduck and the contents of a second package.

    Mallard Feathers Dyed "Woodduck"

    Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    $1.75 - $1.75
    $1.75
    $1.75 - $1.75
    $1.75

    A small package from the Hobbs Feather Company.  Good for Wood's Special, Hornbergs, Joe's Smelt and other patterns.  Bag size 3" x 5".

    $1.75 - $1.75
    $1.75
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    $1.75
  • 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
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    $2.00
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  • pseudo marabou from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop
    pseudo marabou from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop
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    Pseudo-Marabou

    Hareline
    $3.50
    $3.50 - $3.50
    $3.50
    $2.50
    $2.50 - $2.50
    $2.50

    A great, soft, easy-to-use synthetic for use in many flies.  We paired it with Ripple Ice Fiber to make very cool baitfish. Price is for ONE packag...

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    $2.50
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  • ostrich herl from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Ostrich Herl

    Wapsi
    $2.50 - $8.00
    $2.50 - $8.00
    $2.50 - $8.00
    $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
    $4.95 - $6.00
    $4.95 - $6.00
    $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
    $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
    $2.50 - $2.50
    $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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  • peacock swords from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop
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    Peacock - Swords

    Wapsi
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $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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  • peacock eyes from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Peacock Eyes

    Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    $3.50 - $3.50
    $3.50
    $3.50 - $3.50
    $3.50

    4 eyes per pack.

    $3.50 - $3.50
    $3.50
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    $3.50
  • 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
    $7.00 - $7.00
    $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
    $5.00 - $7.00
    $5.00 - $7.00
    $5.00
  • strung rooster saddle feathers 1/4 oz from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Strung Rooster Saddle Feathers - 1/4 oz.

    Wapsi
    $4.00 - $8.50
    $4.00 - $8.50
    $4.00 - $8.50
    $4.00

    These feathers are 5 - 7 inches long and are good for Streamers and Wooly Buggers.

    $4.00 - $8.50
    $4.00 - $8.50
    $4.00 - $8.50
    $4.00
  • neck hackle mini packs from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Neck Hackle Mini Packs

    Wapsi
    $1.50 - $1.50
    $1.50
    $1.50 - $1.50
    $1.50

    pack has 4-5 inch feathers,

    $1.50 - $1.50
    $1.50
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    $1.50
  • strung schlappen from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Strung Schlappen

    Wapsi
    $4.70 - $8.00
    $4.70 - $8.00
    $4.70 - $8.00
    $4.70

    6 to 7 inch long with good webbing. 1/8 oz. package. Frequently used for spey and saltwater flies.

    $4.70 - $8.00
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    $4.70
  • turkey flats from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Turkey Flats

    Hareline
    $3.50 - $4.25
    $3.50 - $4.25
    $3.50 - $4.25
    $3.50

    Used for cut wings and parachute posts.

    $3.50 - $4.25
    $3.50 - $4.25
    $3.50 - $4.25
    $3.50
  • pair of mottled turkey feathers used in tying wing cases on nymph flies from a Maine Fly Shop
    a pair of cinnamon tip turkey tail feathers used for tying flies

    Turkey Tail Feathers

    Nature's Spirit
    $3.50 - $5.50
    $3.50 - $5.50
    $3.50 - $5.50
    $3.50

    Used for wing cases for nymphs. Two feathers per pack.

    $3.50 - $5.50
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    $3.50
  • a pair of mottled turkey feathers useful for fly tying
    a pair of mottled turkey wing feathers which has been dyed golden yellow
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    Mottled Oak Turkey Wing Quill

    Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    $6.50 - $6.50
    $6.50
    $6.50 - $6.50
    $6.50

    A pair of beautifully mottled wing feathers .  

    $6.50 - $6.50
    $6.50
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  • whiting bird fur from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Whiting Bird Fur

    Whiting Farms
    $12.00 - $12.00
    $12.00
    $12.00 - $12.00
    $12.00

    There is no need for synthetics here. Make flies come to life with this long, wispy fur like feather. More natural movement than synthetics make th...

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    $12.00 - $12.00
    $12.00
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    $12.00
  • gray and black chickabou feathers

    Whiting Chick-a-bou

    Whiting Farms
    $6.00 - $6.00
    $6.00
    $6.00 - $6.00
    $6.00

    These marabou-like feathers are called by the Whiting Farms folks "chick-a-bou".  The are much finer and more delicate than traditional turkey mara...

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    $6.00 - $6.00
    $6.00
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    $6.00
  • A Whiting Farms girzzly Bugger Pack
    a Whiting Farms Black bugger pack

    Whiting Farms - Bugger Pack

    Whiting Farms
    $25.00 - $25.00
    $25.00
    $25.00 - $25.00
    $25.00

    This is perhaps the best Woolly Bugger Feather on the market. Feathers with great taper that make a buggy looking Bugger. Feathers of all sizes fro...

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    $25.00 - $25.00
    $25.00
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    $25.00
  • a sample dun colored hen saddle from Wapsi Fly
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    Hen Neck

    Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    $7.00
    $7.00 - $7.00
    $7.00
    $4.50 - $7.00
    $4.50 - $7.00
    $4.50

    Hen Necks make great spent wings and parachute posts. Also, try them on your smallest soft hackles for life-like action   great source for hackle...

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    $7.00
    $7.00 - $7.00
    $7.00
    $4.50 - $7.00
    $4.50 - $7.00
    $4.50
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  • Whiting Farms Freshwater Streamer Cape - Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    a whiting silver badger streamer cape

    Whiting Farms Freshwater Streamer Cape

    Whiting Farms
    $25.00 - $45.00
    $25.00 - $45.00
    $25.00 - $45.00
    $25.00

    The Freshwater capes have perfect feathers for tying average size streamers. Well rounded tips and stems that will swim well and hold their   shape.

    $25.00 - $45.00
    $25.00 - $45.00
    $25.00 - $45.00
    $25.00
  • loose yellow guinea fowl feathers
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    Loose Guinea Fowl Feathers

    Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00

    These feathers are good for cheeks, tails, wing cases, or soft hackle type flies where you want a larger webby hackle.  They offer a unique natural...

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    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
    $3.00 - $3.00
    $3.00
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  • a patch of feathers which can be used for streamers or wooly buggers
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    Streamer/Wooly Bugger Patch

    Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    $4.00 - $4.00
    $4.00
    $4.00 - $4.00
    $4.00

    These patches  have a feather that is good for streamers and larger woolly buggers.

    $4.00 - $4.00
    $4.00
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    $4.00
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