Jungle Cock Sub.

[James Ryncarz Jr.]

I'm wondering what is a good substitute to make or buy for jungle cock. I need it for some for a pattern.

Thank You

[ScottP]

Here's some ideas:
http://wcflies.com/blog/2009/02/jungle-cock/

I've also seen an article on using golden pheasant tippets but unfortunately can't find it.

Regards,
Scott

[rainbowchaser]

Some people use starling feathers as an inexpensive jungle cock substitute.

[maodiver]

the new fly tyer mag has an article on making your own wing burners...it shows someone making JC substitutes out of guinea fowl feathers by burning the area around the spot.

[Normand]

the new fly tyer mag has an article on making your own wing burners...it shows someone making JC substitutes out of guinea fowl feathers by burning the area around the spot.

dick talleur showed how to do that on one of his tying videos many years ago

you just need to have the white spot on the feather straddle both sides of the stem and cut a circular shape around the spot leaving a black edge

[hap]

I have been meaning to dip a small hackle in alcohol to degrease it and then drop a small dot of orange hot melt glue on it. Thinking the alcohol will allow the glue to stick to the feather, perhaps even wicking through... Have not tried it yet, but have seen several articles on making what does not look very good to me...

[jdubach]

Here's some ideas:
http://wcflies.com/blog/2009/02/jungle-cock/

I've also seen an article on using golden pheasant tippets but unfortunately can't find it.

Regards,
Scott

Try hook and hackle or feather craft. i know feather craft has both golden tippets, white tippets and even starling skins.

http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.ph...y&target=TP022

http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.ph...y&target=TP025

[jdubach]

sorry, had a brain ****. I realized you meant it was the article you couldn't find, scott. Oh well, maybe those links will help somebody out anyway.

[eaustin]

I've never really thought there was an adequate sub for jungle cock. I've seen subs, I've used subs, and they just don't do it for me, but each to his own. I really hated the fake ones made out of cardboard, or plastic or whatever that was. At some point it's necessary to make a decision to spend all of your money on quality materials. It's one thing I won't skimp on anymore. I just skimp on other things, like food, shelter, and clothing.

Eric

[Eight Thumbs]

I don't think there is a good substitute for real jungle cock eyes. If you really need a couple, buy them in a small package. I bought two full jungle cock necks on eBay a couple of years ago at a very reasonable price (less than $40). I use real feathers on display flies and generally leave them off fishing flies. Just my 2% of a dollar. 8T