they are flank feathers but not all flank feathers are suitable. You want
those that run relatively straight and have a tappered tip. Not like the
flank feather that you see on "Fly Tyer" magazine, that one would be to
square at the tip. I love flatwings, I can't say they out fish other flies
but I just like their sleek look.

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"Sandy" wrote in message
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Hooked wrote:
I have been trying to tie up some flatwing streamers, as in smelt
patterns, but have had no luck in tying in the wing. I haven't had
much luck searching the www for instructions about this. The ?'s I
have a 1) What is the best type of material for these type wings?
Most flies I see look like they use a duck flank feather.
2) Are these tied in using a whole feather, or just bunches of barbs?
3) If they use a whole feather, how do I get them to appear bunched
up, or narrow looking, instead of looking like a moth wing?
4) Does anyone have any links to some good tying instructions for
these.

Thanks to all helpful replies.

Tried here?

http://globalflyfisher.com/streamers...g/flatstyl.htm

http://globalflyfisher.com/streamers...g/flatwing.htm

http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/kaflatwings/index1.html

and the Google search page for more


http://www.google.com/search?q=flatw...utf-8&oe=utf-8


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