Turrall Ostrich Herl Feathers

Soft texture for bodies and small details

Ostrich herl carries soft fibres along a slender stem. Wind it to form a textured nymph body or a salmon-fly butt, or use selected fibres where a pattern calls for a soft tail or wing accent.

Tie with controlled tension

Secure the herl and wind gently to avoid breaking the stem. Plan the body length before tying off so you leave room for the thorax and head. Where a recipe calls for reinforcement, a suitably fine rib can help protect the material.

Feather size and colour

The current listing gives a feather length of approximately 12–15cm. Natural feathers vary, and you should select individual sections for the size of fly you are tying. Choose a colour from the current options rather than relying on the appearance of one photographed feather.

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