Mallard breast feathers

[sonnaghan]

I use (I think) small mallard breast feathers for the wings of fan wing mayflies. I am now coming to the end of my ancient store of these.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a new supply? I would like them in green and a slatey olive

[Dovebob]

Have a look on Cookshill's website or give them a ring.

Cookshill Fly Tying Materials

I bought some small coloured feathers off them last year for the same purpose as you mention. I can't recall what they are but I explained what I wanted and they had them in a variety of colours.

Cookshill's stuff is the business - good value and high quality.

Cheers,

Dovebob

[Former member]

Michael
I have them available in Natural, Summer Duck, Olive, Bright Yellow.
Regards
Gerry

[sonnaghan]

Thanks everyone. I have ordered what I want from Gerry because I placed an order with him before christmas-quite a few days beforehand. When the order did not arrive, he e-mailed me and telephoned me to tell me about the airport being closed and the roads impassable. He kept me up to date and sure enough the order did arrive with as promised a few nice extras included.
This contrasts with Steve Parton. I placed an order with him at the same time. It too did not arrive within a reasonable time. I phoned and he told me there was a delay in the capes. When I phoned again yesterday he said the capes were not expected for another few days and that the order should be ready by about 25th. Okay I am not in a huge rush ,but Gerry kept me informed and Steve didn't.
I am not having a "go" just pointing out my experience. Also a wee bit of improvisation is fun