Snow goose

Here's some jigs I tied from a snow goose pelt I received today from Capt. Cormorant today.
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The tail is goose biot, the collar is goose saddle hackle.

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1/16 #2 Matsuo sickle hook. Float n fly jig. Goose flank.

Another float n fly jig. Same size. Same mayerials.Attachment 419730

Great looking ties

It's a start, eh? Still have problems posting pics, but getting better. First one is a 1/32 #8 sickle.

Nice! Got mine today as well.

Great, looking forward to see what you tie up with it!

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It's a start, eh? Still have problems posting pics, but getting better. First one is a 1/32 #8 sickle.

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MCG1, I found To get my pictures to post right side up, I had to take pictures with my phone so I was holding it sideways. Hands even and top and bottom in hands.

Looks like I'll need some practice, eh? :Rofl

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Looks like I'll need some practice, eh? :Rofl

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I think you are doing fine.

Some nice ties there, MCG. Please let us know how they are working.
Bob

Great looking tie MCG1. That awt to get their attention....

Thanks all. I researched JungleJims float n fly video and saw I positioned my feathers incorrectly. Will try again, and have some new ideas on how to use other feathers.

Will be awhile before I get to test them BobC. Freezing rain everywhere here today.

Just tied. Closer to JungleJims tie but I still need to work on the feather prep and placement.Attachment 419817

Great looking work

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Tail is long snow goose feather barbules, body is custom dubbing: goose down, rabbit, and fox, legs/wraps goose feather. 1/32 #6.

Finally got the pictures turned, now hey are upside down:bash

Those look great. That last one looks like it will fall pretty slow, and they all look like fish catchers. Great work.

Thanks Eric. Making that dubbing was a new experience. That fly feels silky and oily. I think it will work.

More great work MCG1:cheers2

They look good! Can't wait to see some flies.

I would think the goose feathers would be harder to work with. :dono Nice ties, should work good.

Definitely harder to work with. The quills/stems are very stiff. Here's a giant hex para spinner with goose feather tail and goose spinner wings. Next one I will downsize the wings. Size 8 hook. Deer hair body and post.
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The spinner wings are much closer in size than the photo shows.

Peacock and goose soft hackle wet fly. Size 12.
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Here's a much better peacock and goose soft hackle wet fly.
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