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While tying this afternoon I looked at the nice male turkey tail fan hanging on my wall (it was a 22 pounder). So I worked out one feather and tied a TT nymph(vs. PT). The barbles I used were from the dark band at the top and it came out almost black and it seems to be a bit fuzzier that a PT. I even thought the material was more supple and easy to work.
Anyone tried this?
Yes I have done it. Al;so use the body feather to do midges.
Rick
I've done it and caught browns on them. I wouldn't agree that mine is easier than pheasant for tying though.
I like turkey for wing cases in lieu of PT. I've also tied some flies with turkey tail for bodies, but haven't tied many for lack of need.
Thanks guys. Being a new tyer (1 year) I thought I was out in left field.
Diane; I could be that Michigan Turkeys are more moist than NY Turkeys!?
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Cactus
You have discovered one of the best things about fly tying. Experimenting with materials! Scott
A TT nymph makes a nice immitation for the small black stoneflies we get here in New England in early season. However, on the few I have tied, I chose to use dark dun hen feather fibers for the tail, as the turkey fibers seem so fragile (i.e. more fragile than PT fibers).
Peter F
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Peter F
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Peter F;
I had thought it would make a nice stonefly.
I need some in my box. I'll email you a request for your pattern.
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Cactus