help with feathers

[lewis]

any one know of a web site which shows how to tie feathers/flies for mackeral and bass
thanks in advance
lewis

[vifferrider]

FisherDan done a good thread a while back

Took some finding but look here

www.beachandboat.co.uk/index.cgi?action=display&board=plugs&thread=1191679616&page=1

[lewis]

thanks very much vifferrider i'll have to give it a go

lewis

[MJB]

For a simple Mackerel Feather:

1) Attach thread to hook.


2) Tie a feather along either side of the hook.


You could stop here and have a lure similar to an 'old skool' macky feather, or:

3) Add a few strands of flashy material (Krystal flash in this case).


You could stop here and have an effective lure, or:

4) Tie off thread with a whip finish or a few half hitches.


5) Cut a piece of pearl or silver mylar tubing the length of the hook shank.


6) Re-attach thread and secure mylar tubing near the eye.

[MJB]

I should add that you don't need a fancy flytying vice, a set of mole grips clamped to the edge of a table work just as well.

[lewis]

thank you mjb brought me self a normal vice and some feathers the other day do i need some glue to bind the thread on the hook? also after i've tied the feathers for the mackeral how do i attach them all to the rig body?

cheers lewis

[MJB]

Just wind the thread over itself to start then apply a dab of clear nail varnish. As for building the rig, droppers attached to the main rig body with 3 turn water knots should do the job.

[phish]

Hey MJB Just excellent tying and splendid photos, who need mags. Fancy fly tying vices are nice though almost as good as reels, I got several but still like me old Regal lever best.

[MJB]

Of course you could dispense with the feathers and flash and just tie the mylar tube to the hook:

[skatenchips]

a string of those in tandem would look more like a small
shoal of fish moving subsurface "to my eye" with the reflection of the Mylar in the light..more than a string of feathers.
That said,plain white feathers have been more succesful for
me than any other type from a beach.
The Mylar ones do look good MJB thanks for taking the time
to post the piccies mate................NOW........
wheres that vice.

Gazza