Bronze Peacock & Young Starling

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Bronze Peacock & Young Starling

Post by joaniebo » Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:25 pm

Several years ago, I was able to get a "young starling" skin from Cookshill and a friend gave me some bronze-colored peacock herl. Ended up with a few of these.
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Re: Bronze Peacock & Young Starling

Post by Mike62 » Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:10 pm

I really like the different looks that a good bronze herl can give you. Nice ties, Bob.
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Re: Bronze Peacock & Young Starling

Post by letumgo » Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:45 pm

The dun color of the young starling is extremely appealing. What region of the bird are these feathers from? Are they body feathers, or wing feathers (coverts)?
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Re: Bronze Peacock & Young Starling

Post by DOUGSDEN » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:16 pm

Bob,
These are delicious looking patterns that are guaranteed to kill! My hog like Bluegills would vacuum these up in a hurry! The combination of these two birds on a great looking iron will do well where ever you fish them! I also love your tying style in these and the many patterns you have shared with us in the past!
Good work friend! Can't wait to see more!
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Re: Bronze Peacock & Young Starling

Post by joaniebo » Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:41 pm

letumgo wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:45 pm The dun color of the young starling is extremely appealing. What region of the bird are these feathers from? Are they body feathers, or wing feathers (coverts)?
Ray

You got me! I did these quite awhile back and just found the .jpg recently. If I recall correctly (???), I think the hackles were wing feathers. Sorry I couldn't be more precise.

Bob
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