[VFB] Tying with aftershaft feathers

[Wes Wada]

VFBees,

I am working right now with a pattern that calls for a short collar of the grey pheasant aftershaft feathers. I've never tried tying anything with these, and am puzzled about what the accepted tying technique is for these.

Do I cut the fluffy edge off the feather and put it into a dubbing loop? Do I roll it onto a strand of thread like dubbing?

What is the best way of working with this feather for good results?

Thanks,
Wes Wada
Bend, Oregon


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