How to cape a Rooster

[EPuffer]

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

[Jim Slattery]

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).]

[Hans Weilenmann]

EPuffer,

The first comment I would make is: don't bother, the hassle ain't worth it

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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[bpetti]

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

[kjgallaher]

Hans,

Why did you shoot a rooster at the fish-in?

Regards,

Keith

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[flyangler]

Must have been practicing with a shooting line.

[EPuffer]

Thanks for the input you all have helped out.

[fishlux]

flyangler!!

You must be responsible for a lot of coffee on monitors. Nearly hurt myself on that one.

[stonefly71]

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 !

[EPuffer]

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).