Feathers

[Eddie O'Neill]

Found a bird carcase while out fishing the other day. It was well knackered, but the feathers looked in decent condition so, in the pocket they went.

Anyone any idea what bird they are from ?

[ozzy37]

look like gull feathers but im no expert

[Wee Jimmy]

Possibly Wood Pigeon Eddie

[wingman]

I would say wood pigeon also, sure sign of a peregrine strike from above, plus I can see sawdust on one of the feathers.

[wobbly face]

I go with pigeon as well. Any idea of length?

[Eddie O'Neill]

The feathers are 4-5 inches long.

Thanks guys, looks like it's Wood Pigeon then. Anyone used these for wings ? Any good ?

[wobbly face]

Never used any Eddie but can't see why they shouldn't be okay.

[shuck raider]

Originally Posted by Eddie O'Neill

The feathers are 4-5 inches long.

Thanks guys, looks like it's Wood Pigeon then. Anyone used these for wings ? Any good ?

No, not really. They're too soft, have a chalky texture and fall apart when tied in. Suppose you could use them for thorax covers on small nymphs but again there are better feathers for that too

[flytier07]

Only pattern I know that uses wood pigeon is the old classic wet fly "The Grey Monkey" and yes they do make good wing cases, but not much good for anything else as far as I know.