Guinea Fowl Feathers

[mr_eejit]

Hello, I've got some guinea fowl feathers here at home and was wondering what type of flies these can be used on.

[Former member]

Dont be afraid to try them as a head hackle on any wet fly, the blue version is commonly used as a substitute for jay and they are also used on Laurence Gibbs Telephone Fly.
Cheers
Gerry

[A. Fluker]

Can I ve advised please what is a Laurence Gibbs Telephone Fly?

Pic and or dressing?

Thanks in advance.

[Former member]

The dressing for the published version is as follows.


HOOK: SIZE 8
THREAD: BLACK
TAIL: GP CREST
BUTT: GLOBRITE No 2 FLOSS
BODY: GOLDEN OLIVE SEALS FUR
RIB: GOLD TINSEL
BODY HACKLE: ONE RED GAME AND CLARET COCK PALMERED TOGETHER
OVERWING: BRONZE MALLARD (this is usually tied long and reaches the tip of the tail)
HEAD HACKLE: BLUE GUINEA FOWL OVER RED GAME COCK


There are many variants on the go since this version was publicised.

Cheers
Gerry

[A. Fluker]

Cheers Gerry

A big fly by all accounts.

[caithnesslad]

hi im new to this site but i use them alot on the irish bumble flys hope this helps you find a use for them

[mr_eejit]

Thanks for all your answers, will get down to tying something up with them tonight