Whiting Bird Fur – Orange

Description

Whiting Bird Fur is a multipurpose material for wet flies. The feathers in these packs are supplied on a half-cape, and are a great natural substitute for heron, with long, thin hair-like fibers on a flexible stem. They tend to be usable on flies in a size 10 and larger. Great for spey, dee-style flies, shrimp and saltwater. It is a part of Whiting’s spey product line. Feathers have long fibers that swim naturally in the water.

Use for wings and tails.
Perfect for shrimp flies
Great for intruders, leaches, speyflies and a range of streamers.
Size of the patch is about 10 x 25 cm.

The base of the feather has marabou like barbs and the shaft or rachis is solid providing a good tie in point. As you move toward the tip of the feather the rachis becomes very slender along with long slender barbs. The feather naturally has a tapered profile. Used sparingly, this can introduce some very subtle texture to a fly. If more feathers are used, it still provides for a tapered profile unlike marabou, whose feathers have very square, blunt tips.

Whiting Farms was founded in 1989 by Dr. Tom Whiting. His vision was to produce the most premium selection of fly tying feathers possible – and he has done just that.

Of course, if you want to create all sorts of natural looking streamer fly patterns, then our ever growing range of natural hairs and furs is the ideal place to start for something different to the synthetic option. Dont just settle on looking in the Hare & Rabbit category when youre chasing quality winging and body furs, check out the Specialty Species Category of the Troutlore Flytying Store as well. Plus, we keep a great selection of Calf and Bucktail as well, in a big range of colours to take care of your freshwater and saltwater flytying needs. If you cant find a product you are specifically looking for, get in touch and we will see if it can be sourced, and kept in stock. Plus, you can keep up to date with new releases through our newsletter and social media outlets.