I know this is the place to ask. I've never failed to get the help I need.
One of my students at school knew that I tie flies, and use different types of feathers on the patterns. Before the holidays, be brought me some pheasant feathers from one of the birds that his dad brought home, and I used some of them to tie up some jigs that he and his dad could use when they go fishing.
Today he brought me a bag with a couple of skin patches from a goose that he had gotten over the holidays. I'm not sure what part of the bird they are from, but am guessing the breast or back. The feathers vary in color from light, almost white, to a darker gray. They are very soft, and have a wide, flat top edge to them. Not being a hunter myself, I'm not sure what part of the bird they are from, only guessing. Anybody help me out here?
Second question. Now that I have them, I'm looking for some ideas on how to use them. I looked through my pattern books, but haven't found anything too helpful yet. Any suggestions here would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance for any answers or suggestions.
CJ