The tradition of tying Salmon Flies with feathers is a very old one, recorded in Ancient Greece, but the Victorians instilled artistry into Salmon fly tying with their elaborate built-wing Flies using feathers from a variety of exotic birds.
This international directory of old and modern Featherwing Salmon Flies features dressing.
After a period in which Featherwing Flies were eclipsed by those made from animal hairs and man-made materials, the popularity of these versatile feathers is resurging.
The tradition of tying Salmon Flies with feathers is a very old one, recorded in Ancient Greece, but the Victorians instilled artistry into Salmon fly tying with their elaborate built-wing Flies using feathers from a variety of exotic birds
