Peewit / Lapwing Hackles

[joaniebo]

I'd like to tie a few of Pritt's "Olive Bloa Spiders" but "Peewit / Lapwing" hackles aren't in my hackle inventory and doubtfully, ever will be. Anyone have a sub that they use? Are the Peewit / Lapwing hackles "protected"? Thanks.

Bob

[wsbailey]

Roger Fogg suggests using a French partridge marginal covert feather colored with a Pantone pen.

[letumgo]

Reference Photo of Lapwing

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Good luck with your search.

[letumgo]

Perhaps a woodduck skin would provide a suitable replacement.

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[joaniebo]

I was wondering if a Moorhen hackle might be close?

[wsbailey]

Chukar are easy to find and are basically the same as French partridge for fly tying purposes.

[joaniebo]

I plucked a few smoky, gray feathers from a Valley Quail skin. Will soak them in some hot water and turmeric and see if they'll turn slightly a olive color.

Bob

[FlyFisherMann1955]

Bob,

Please keep us informed of the result of your science experiment!

Tight Lines- Ken

[joaniebo]

Ken

At this very moment, they are drying on a couple paper towels.

Bob

Here's what they look like after a couple hours in the turmeric solution and then dried. Might not be able to see in this pic, but they have a very slight olive tint to the hackles. Will use to tie some Olive Bloas.

[FlyFisherMann1955]

Bob,

It seems as though you achieved your goal--well done!

Thanks- Ken