Hello, I have watched you all for awhile, very passionate about tying. You guys are for real! I started tying a year ago, because of a mans article in a catalog from Caruthersville, MO. Mr. Mansfield, he has created a monster and doesn't even have an idea of the magnitude. The winter I have experienced this year, has had me tying like crazy, what a blast! The one question I have is I don't see many duck or goose feathers used in tying? I am an avid waterfowler, I have wood duck, mallard, green wing teal, gadwall, pintail, canvasback ducks, Canada, speck, snow, ross and blue geese feathers at my fingertips. We have squirrel and natural deer tails. So.... Where do I start? I have found for myself in Illinois where I fish, pink with crystalflash or chartreuse and flash produce the best. I know, when I finally get out there, I will go to my favorites! So again.... I ask for help with using feathers that a more experienced jig artist would recommend that have been successful for catching crappie. Thanks and hope for ice off!