Collection: Feathers

Feathers are among the most essential and versatile materials in fly tying. They provide lifelike movement, natural texture, buoyancy, and the subtle details that make a fly look—and behave—like real prey. Our carefully selected collection includes premium natural feathers used for dry flies, nymphs, emergers, streamers, and classic patterns.

Each feather type brings unique qualities, and choosing the right one depends on the style of fly you are tying. Here’s a helpful guide to selecting the best feathers for your patterns:

Choosing the Right Feathers

CDC Feathers

Ideal for dry flies and emergers, CDC offers unmatched natural flotation and movement. Use them for wings, posts, or collars when you want subtle motion and buoyancy without adding bulk.

Coq de León (CdL)

CdL feathers are prized for their beautiful speckling, strength, and translucency—perfect for tailing fibers on dry flies and nymphs. They add stiffness, durability, and a natural shine that triggers strikes.

Goose Biots

Goose biots are excellent for creating nymph tails, antennae, and segmented bodies on stoneflies, mayflies, and attractor patterns. Their shape and texture offer precision and realism.

Mallard Barred Feathers

Mallard flank feathers are ideal for wings, legs, throats, and soft hackles. Their natural mottling and soft movement are perfect for emergers, wet flies, and traditional patterns.

Marabou

One of the most effective materials for streamers, marabou delivers unmatched motion in the water. Its soft, flowing fibers come alive with even the slightest current—ideal for leeches, baitfish, and attractor patterns.

Ostrich Feathers

Ostrich herl adds lively texture and fine movement, making it great for nymph collars, gills, thoraxes, and small streamers. Its soft fibers trap air and create natural breathing action.

Peacock Herl

A staple material for nymph bodies, thoraxes, and classic patterns, peacock herl offers iridescence, natural shimmer, and buggy texture. One of the most versatile feathers in fly tying.

Partridge Feathers

Partridge is unmatched for soft hackles, legs, and collars on traditional wet flies and realistic nymphs. The natural mottling adds lifelike movement and trout-attracting detail.

Buying Tips

• Choose CDC for buoyant dry flies and delicate emergers.
• Use CdL for durable, elegant tailing fibers.
• Pick biots when you need crisp segmentation and structure.
• Select mallard or partridge for soft-hackle movement and natural mottling.
• Choose marabou or ostrich for streamers requiring maximum motion.
• Add peacock herl when you want shimmer, depth, and buggy appeal.
• Mix feathers with synthetics (flash, dubbing, legs, shells) to achieve advanced realism.

Whether you're tying trout classics, modern Euro nymphs, realistic emergers, or big-water streamers, the right feather brings your fly to life.