Float and Fly

[wvspec]

Can someone tell me what type of duck feathers are used in Float and fly jigs? Are they mallard flank feathers or teal or commbinations or are they something else? I know some are tyed with craft fur also.

Thanks

[Yodibuzz]

i tie them with all you mentioned plus wood duck flank and also marabou. all work at times.
just tie them pretty sparse and short.

[wvspec]

Thanks Yodi.........

[quivira kid]

Get yourself some gadwall flank... you can thank me later.

[Fatman]

The original were I believe mallard flank feathers, but most guys use any kind they have and Zac is right gadwall flank is nice. Their craft fur is really nice and for about $35 bucks you can get one package of every color they have at their website, plus the color chart can help you with the color combo's that you can tie yourself.

[fish_4_all]

If it's a feather ti will work in the right conditions and for the right fish. I have used every type of feather you can think of but one of my favorites are the tiny little feathers form the neck of a mallard. Hell to tie a bigger fly with but they work awesome for trout. Peacock is also a very good choice, I have caught a lot of fish on a Peacock herl body with a peacock sword tail. One of the best clear water sunny day flies I have ever used at times.

[wvspec]

Thanks everyone!!!!!!

[Micropterus salmoides]

I've always thought the terms "float and fly" were just meaning jig fishing with a float, as far as sacalait are concerned. Wrong?
As many people I know that duck hunt, you'd think I'd know something about theme there feathers, but alas.......
Ah well...plenty of time.

Adam

[Fatman]

Sorry guys I was talking about Punisher lures website Home-Fishing Lures, Spinnerbaits, Hair Jigs, Bass Lures for tying ideas