Turrall Mallard Duck Wing Quills

Paired quills for defined wings

Mallard duck wing quills provide coherent slips for traditional wet-fly and dry-fly wings. The current pack contains one pair of quills. Sections can also be used for nymph wing cases, while individual fibres offer another option for bodies.

Build a balanced wing

Cut or separate similar-width slips from the paired feathers, align their tips and check how they sit together before tying in. Keep the slips supported with your fingers while tightening the first wraps. Use the width and length specified by your pattern rather than adding extra material to compensate for a poorly aligned slip.

Colour and texture

Choose the colour from the selector to suit the dressing. Quills make a more defined wing than soft flank fibres; compare teal or mallard flank when the recipe calls for a softer, patterned wing.

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