Wild turkey tail fan trade?

[icall2much]

I have a wild turkey tail fan that I'm not sure can be used for fly tying or not?

I'd certainly think so, but have no experience in this area.

I'd be interested in a trade for some poppers or dry flies in the #8-#12 range, if anyone is interested.

[modocdan]

P.M. sent .............ModocDan

[teachmarkey]

Just for my own edification, I'd be curious what people's reaction would be to using a turkey tail fan. I think it would be very useful, but I'd like to hear what more experienced tiers have to say on the topic.

[popperfly]

teachmarkey,

A turkey tail fan is nothing more then turkey tail feathers used everyday for tying, you would just need to separate them for individual tail feathers. Most guys after shooting their bird will mount the tail feathers in a fan position. So what I believe icall2much is looking to do is trade up the tail feathers for some flies. And yes you are correct, the actual tail feathers are very useful in many different fly patterns.

[DaveMac]

Absolutely agree with you Keven...especially high on the list are the Eastern Wild Turkey Matched Pair Tail Feathers, they are over a foot long and will sell for around $8.95 pair and higher for good quality feathers.

[BSwan]

Wild Turkey!! Oh, you mean the feathers.

[Jayatwork]

Here is a little vid from Blue Ribbon Flies. It'll give you an idea of the usefullness and what the trade value might be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZURYm-nvvUo

[quivira kid]

I use them for wing cases and PTN variations... I'm headed out tomorrow to hopefully shoot myself one or two.

[popperfly]

I use them for wing cases and PTN variations... I'm headed out tomorrow to hopefully shoot myself one or two.

Two!! how many are your allowed

[quivira kid]

We can buy up to 2 tags here in Kansas. Fried turkey strips! mmmm mmmm good!