Feathers Similar to Miniature Marabou:
These feathers resemble miniature marabou, sourced from the same area on a chicken akin to where marabou is found on a turkey. They boast soft and fluffy fibers, although their stems are slightly longer and stiffer.
Versatile Colors and Patterns:
Their diverse range of colors and patterns serves multiple purposes in fly tying. Dyed grizzly hues work well for crafting buggers, while natural shades act as substitutes resembling feathers like bittern. Additionally, the speckled pattern on laced birds provides an incredibly buggy appearance.
Chicken Genetics Soft Hackle Substitute:
This product serves as a substitute for soft hackle, resembling turkey marabou but shorter and finer. Available in dyed colors—white and grizzly—the latter creates an attractive banded effect ideal for imitating Frye patterns.
Feather Attributes and Applications:
The feathers, obtained from the chicken’s underparts between the thighs, have versatile applications in creating mobile nymphs and streamer patterns. Sold as single capes, they include soft tackles from the bird’s flanges, matuka hackles, and compact, fluffy plumage.
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