Hareline Lady Amherst Centre Tail

Hareline Lady Amherst Centre Tail consists of full-length centre tail feathers from the Lady Amherst pheasant, graded #1. The long, orderly fibres are intended primarily for the wings of large salmon flies. The centre section provides a broad wing element and can also be divided into narrower slips.

Construction and use

This material suits wings that require a clear outline and substantial span. Removing loose fluff and aligning the fibre tips makes the feather easier to position on the hook. The selected section can be trimmed to the required width or used as a larger wing component, according to the construction of the salmon-fly pattern.

• Material: full-length centre tail feathers from the Lady Amherst pheasant, #1 grade.
• Uses: primarily wings for large salmon flies.
• Construction: long fibres from the centre section form broad slips or narrower divided sections.
• Handling: select a feather whose width suits the planned wing and align the fibres before securing it.