This one with an aftershaft (pheasant)
insert feather in split thread
try to capture it close to quill
trim quill side away
spin bobbin to trap fibers
wet fingers, stroke fibers back
although fibers are a bit matted here, they get real buggy in the water
Nice thing about the aftershaft feathers is they work just as well on even smaller hooks. This one's a #16, but I can go down to a #22 scud hook easily; just a matter of adjusting how far they protrude.
Regards,
Scott
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