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My Father in-law is getting rid of a Rooster on the Farm he helps on. I was wondering if any one can show me or point me to the right place, on how to cape a rooster. I?m not sure what breed, but I know I can use some of the feathers. YES, I?m new to Fly-tying and need some help. Any comments are appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Eric
I don't know how much time you have but I suggest you pick up a copy of Eric Lieser's book Fly Tying Materials . Try [url=http://www.abebooks.com:4a495]www.abebooks.com[/url:4a495] You can probably find a copy there.
Don't forget about the spade hackle that is in the wing area and even on the wings, great tailing material.
Jim
[This message has been edited by Jim Slattery (edited 20 April 2005).]
EPuffer,
The first comment I would make is: don't bother, the hassle ain't worth it http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
Having said that, I do have a set of pictures I took of Denny removing the cape off a rooster which I shot at the 2002 NY Fish-In. Not for the weak of stomach, but pretty detailed. Nudge me if you feel up to it and I will share the url.
Cheers,
Hans W
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This provides some advice on skinning a chicken for fly tying purposes:
[url=http://www.globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/chickens/:e3930]http://www.globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/chickens/[/url:e3930]
Bob
Hans,
Why did you shoot a rooster at the fish-in? http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
Regards,
Keith
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"Time's fun when you're having flies." Kermit the Frog
Must have been practicing with a shooting line.
Thanks for the input you all have helped out.
flyangler!!
You must be responsible for a lot of coffee on monitors. Nearly hurt myself on that one.
I don't see why it wouldn't be worth it He might not know he won't get the same type of feathers off a farm bird but the feathers would still be good for some flies IE bass bugd and such and it might be a show type bird which would have pretty good feathers on it. IMHO. Later matt go for it it will give you some pratice and many folks use farm bird feathers.
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To each there own !
I do know the feathers will not be as good ,but why not try to use some anyway. They are getting rid of the rooster any way.
stonefly71, Yes I do try to tie bass bugs,not good yet. Only been fly tying since 04 X-Mas(4 months).
Here is my skinning method. [url=http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/atlantic/skinning.html:b1062]http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/atlantic/skinning.html[/url:b1062]
Funny, I just finished skinning a barnyard hen about a half hour ago. She had some pretty nice feathers though and I am in the process of skinning a big bunch of rare Pheasants.
Yeah Hans, it isn't for the fainthearted among us and really, I don't enjoy it either but I must plod through. I wouldn't normally bother with a barn yard chicken (male or female) but it is quite easy to just cut patches out if they have interesting feathers. This bird, I did the whole body treatment as described but did have to think about it for awhile.
Happy Trails!
Ronn