Hen Mallard Belly Feathers are a practical, natural choice for fly tying and craft work. These belly feathers run light-tan to light brown, often mottled, with peel-back fibers that reveal eye-like patterns when separated. They are not black and white barred like drake mallard belly feathers, offering a subtler palette for realistic streamers and bodies.
Designed as a reliable fly tying material, they work across patterns and seasons. The fibers peel back to form eye accents for streamers or to create an eye-pad for decals such as Decal-Eye. Beyond eye work, these feathers shine in a variety of applications, from flat-wing placements to subtle accents in nymph patterns.
They are versatile for flat-wing caddis, can be used for sculpin fins, and the mottled fibers make convincing tails on nymph patterns. The natural color range and mottling replicate aquatic tones, enhancing realism in fly tying projects.
Available in a big bag for $1.50.
- Color range: light-tan to light brown with mottling
- Peel-back fibers for eye accents and Decal-Eye compatibility
- Versatile for flat-wing caddis and sculpin fins
- Mottled fibers work as tails on nymph patterns
- Packaged in a big bag for cost-effective storage
