http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6893844071_8c063569a4.jpg DSCN0001 by flympher , on Flickr Hook: Mustad R50, size 14 Thread: Pearsall's Dark Olive Hackle: Pheasant rump feather (almost church window), dyed olive Tail: Pheasant rump feather barbs, dyed olive Thorax: Pheasant rump aftershaft, dyed...

Old Hat,

Thanks for that! I have seen photos of a few flies tied with C.Quail and have noticed the black tips you mentioned. They look pretty cool to me too.

Izaak

That does it! Next time my wife goes to the grocery, I'm going with her!!

Love that red swirl effect!

Thanks for posting that! Beautiful feathers...

VERY nice! Great photo too! Does the peacock still have some iridescence?

Hans, beautiful! Looks like a wonderful fly to fish during a PMD hatch, or anytime for that matter!

Hans must have a special guillotine tool or something.....

Does anyone have a preference between the male and female california quail for tying soft hackles? If anyone has a photo of any differences or example of flies using the materials would be great!

Looks HOT to the touch! Cool!