Oliver Edwards original Beatis nymph Was reported to use this for the wing case. Others have said to use the hackles for leech patterns.
Crow primaries are commonly employed in tying various fly patterns, especially those mimicking beetles, nymphs, and other insects. They are also utilized in certain wet fly patterns such as the butcher or Watson’s fancy. These feathers exhibit a natural black hue with an iridescent sheen in blue, green, or occasionally purple tones.
The carrion crow, belonging to the Corvidae family and Corvus genus, is a black bird with a green or purple shine in its feathers, native to Western Europe and the eastern Palearctic. It differs from the common raven due to its smaller size (around 48–52 centimeters in length), distinct black plumage, and has a wingspan of 84–100 centimeters, weighing between 400–600 grams. Young carrion crows can be recognized by their brown feathers and blue eyes, which turn black and brown as they mature
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