Offered for sale is a pair of Select BLUE Wings, in unused, new condition for tying full dress Atlantic Salmon Flies, etc.  A very scarce and rare fly tying material. Please look at the photos as they form a part of the condition/ description. This is a domestic bird.

International buyers should appreciate that the Customs Dept. of your country my assess duties, taxes and/or other charges on your purchase as it enters your country, which expenses are not part of the purchase price and remain the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

History and description - say the words to an experienced  classic salmon fly tyer, and you will get a confirmation that he knows very well what this is. This article will contain no news to them, and for that I am sorry. The reason why I write about this is to help out those who have questions about it, maybe those who just have started tying these magnificent flies and wonder what to do. I will try to describe the bird and the feathers a bit, share some thoughts I have around the material and how to go about to acquire this precious material. It is not easy, they do not come cheap. But there are alternatives, good alternatives.

To those of us who are not all that experienced, it´s not always easy to find the best way to the finish line, and I am afraid there are some confusion around this scarce material. It is a common name used to indicate a blue or sometimes purple feather, used on many patterns of the old classic salmon flies. They are often called for on the cheeks of the fly and sometimes as a veiling on the tail or body. A pattern called "The chatterer" originated by Major John Traherne in the 1890´s calls for this feather for the full length of the hook shank, and in order to have the "furry" appearance many like on this pattern, a lot of feathers are needed.

PROVINANCE: Private collection

CONDITION: Excellent with no damage or loses.

Terms: Please email the seller for purchase arrangements, shipping details, questions, more photos, etc. 

Returns : Returns are accepted ONLY if the item was not the item described.

International Buyers - Please Note :
* Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
* Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
* These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.