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Trying to identify a feather
I bought a pack of, what appeared to be cock saddle strung hackle last
year then tossed it in the drawer. No label on the package. I dredged it out a while back and found it tied the post perfect spey hackle. Every feather in the pack is usable (rare). It's a natural olive, not dyed, the web is light and sparse, the barbs beyond the web have a copper sheen, the quill is very fine and easily wound, and the barbs are very long (1 1/2" are the longest). I need to get some more before this pack runs out. Any idea what it is? Peter turn mailhot into hotmail to reply Visit The Streamer Page at http://www.mountaincable.net/~pcharl...ers/index.html |
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Trying to identify a feather
Peter,
This is a tough one to answer without seeing the feather, as one man's description is not what another would picture. Nonetheless, a couple questions: 1.Are you sure it was not cock saddle? 2.How are you determining that it is not dyed...coloration of web,other method? 3.Could you have a pack of spade hackle? 4.Could you mail a sample to someone in say, Pennsylvania, for him to look at, or post a photo to APBF? Tom |
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Trying to identify a feather
When we find out what type of hackle this is, can someone please post an
answer here so the rest of us can check out these fine spey fly hackles? "Peter Charles" wrote in message ... On 20 Oct 2003 22:59:57 GMT, (Tom Littleton) wrote: Peter, This is a tough one to answer without seeing the feather, as one man's description is not what another would picture. Nonetheless, a couple questions: 1.Are you sure it was not cock saddle? 2.How are you determining that it is not dyed...coloration of web,other method? 3.Could you have a pack of spade hackle? 4.Could you mail a sample to someone in say, Pennsylvania, for him to look at, or post a photo to APBF? Tom Point 4 - ta - email on the way. Peter turn mailhot into hotmail to reply Visit The Streamer Page at http://www.mountaincable.net/~pcharl...ers/index.html |
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Trying to identify a feather
Hooked asks:
When we find out what type of hackle this is, can someone please post an answer here so the rest of us can check out these fine spey fly hackles? will do my best, both at identification ( with the help of a friend in Newville,PA, who is the ultimate feather authority), and posting the findings. Tom |
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Trying to identify a feather
How about a pic posted at A.B.P.F. ?
"Tom Littleton" wrote in message ... Hooked asks: When we find out what type of hackle this is, can someone please post an answer here so the rest of us can check out these fine spey fly hackles? will do my best, both at identification ( with the help of a friend in Newville,PA, who is the ultimate feather authority), and posting the findings. Tom |
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Trying to identify a feather
"Hooked" wrote in message ...
How about a pic posted at A.B.P.F. ? "Tom Littleton" wrote in message ... Hooked asks: When we find out what type of hackle this is, can someone please post an answer here so the rest of us can check out these fine spey fly hackles? will do my best, both at identification ( with the help of a friend in Newville,PA, who is the ultimate feather authority), and posting the findings. Tom I don't think a picture would help much. Tom, the feather is on it's way. I've done a bit of checking around and it appears to be a standard olive dyed cock saddle hackle that just happens to have very long barbs. The dye process leaves the natural coppery irridescence visible and this fooled me into thinking it wasn't dyed. I've since seen identical looking hackles in the stores but not with the same length -- seems like I just got lucky with that one pack. |
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Trying to identify a feather
Peter states:
it appears to be a standard olive dyed cock saddle hackle that just happens to have very long barbs I was suspicious that might be the case. I've since seen identical looking hackles in the stores but not with the same length -- seems like I just got lucky with that one pack. Maybe, but when I see the feather may be able to steer you to consistent luck. I have seen import saddles(Chinese, as I remember) that seemed to fit your description. Some places stock such saddles in bulk; buy white and dye your own to suit! Tom |
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