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Message Subject: Pheasant Feathers
obsessed_angler
Posted 9/28/2016 2:52 PM (#831719)
Subject: Pheasant Feathers




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Anyone ever make a bucktail using strictly pheasant feathers as the "tail" section.
Going on a club pheasant hunt this Friday, and since I started making bucktail spinners this summer thought it would be something to try.

if anyone could post pictures for ideas that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Fishysam
Posted 9/28/2016 2:58 PM (#831720 - in reply to #831719)
Subject: Re: Pheasant Feathers




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I like the idea. And like you I just started making bucktails. Keep us posted.

Edited by Fishysam 9/28/2016 2:59 PM
Huss Nasty
Posted 10/20/2016 1:37 PM (#834202 - in reply to #831719)
Subject: Re: Pheasant Feathers




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I've used various types of feathers and the one thing that I have had the most trouble with is the quill on larger feathers (namely turkey and pheasant). My favorite has been a combo of bucktail with accents of grouse feathers, which are smaller and have a nice undulation underwater. If you are using the feathers exclusively you may want to shave/flatten the top half of the end of the quill so that it will lay flat when tied, which should help to create a fuller look. The full quills tend to roll to one side or another and can leave a patchy look. They will also pop outwards if tied with too much pressure, causing them to flare.
Chico R
Posted 10/30/2016 12:28 PM (#835066 - in reply to #831719)
Subject: Re: Pheasant Feathers





Location: North Metro, MN
Some of the coolest looking baits I've ever made were with pheasy! You can get at least 3-4 different types of feathers that are handy at different times & parts of the bait. I seperate the different kinds of feathers by their color, size & part of bird. Orange w/ the black spot & short blue/brown ones are great on top to finish ties. The longer greyish blue/ brown ones breathe really well like marabou & make up the bulk of the tie. Tail feathers look great but need to be snipped & tied straight & stored straight or they can make a gnarly curl. I don't have the image resize but I'll see if I can get a pic up of my fav "Pleasant Pheasant"
Chico R
Posted 10/30/2016 1:10 PM (#835067 - in reply to #831719)
Subject: RE: Pheasant Feathers





Location: North Metro, MN

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bigbite
Posted 10/30/2016 3:01 PM (#835076 - in reply to #835067)
Subject: RE: Pheasant Feathers




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Location: Pewaukee, WI
VERY COOL LOOKING BAITS CHICO! NICE JOB.
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