Hi Tom,

As was mentioned above, fibers from the tail feathers can be used just like those from a pheasant tail feather for a "pheasant tail" nymph. It makes a darker color nymph than the true pheasant tail. Good nymph.

The tail feathers are also good for the wingcases on nymphs such as a pheasant tail, Kaufmanns black stonefly nymph, etc.

Also mentioned above, the mottled turkey secondary flight feathers, which are found right next to the body on the wings, are the feather of choice for such flies as the muddler, as well as wings for hoppers. Wonderful stuff, mottled turkey.

Regards,

Gandolf