Mottled Partridge

Post by **Hans Weilenmann** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:07 pm

Mottled Partridge
Hook: Kamasan B175 #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Brown partridge
Abdomen: Marten underfur
Thorax: Capercaillie barbs

Cheers,
Hans W

Post by **letumgo** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:37 pm

Hans, could you post a picture of the "Capercaillie" material? The name looks familar, but I can't remember what it looks like. Lovely fly!

Post by **Hans Weilenmann** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:53 pm

Ray,

Here is a quick&dirty snap of a Capercaillie tail feather. On the Mottled Partridge I simply wrapped a couple barbs to shape the thorax.

Other feathers on the bird have similar banding, and I have posted earlier flies where I either hackled or winged with Capercaillie.

Cheers,
Hans W

Post by **letumgo** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:39 pm

Thanks Hans. I've got some wild turkey feathers with almost the exact same coloration and markings. These may make an excellent sub for the Capercaillie tail feather barbs.

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