Hareline Extra Select Marabou feathers are the largest marabou plumes available. When you need marabou for big steelhead and salmon flies or for saltwater use, this is what you want. The feathers are huge and can be used to palmer with or use the whole feather for a wing or tail. The stems on these plumes are thin on the top third and thicker towards the bottom. Uses Patterns and Tying Techniques - Hareline Extra Select Marabou feathers can be used to tail streamers or make realistic swimming nymph patterns like damselflies. You can also use them for wings on streamers. A small piece of marabou can also be used to make gills and thoraxes on nymphs. Comparisons Hareline Marabou Strung Blood Quills vs Hareline Extra Select Marabou Feathers - The Marabou Strung Blood Quills have a thinner stem, are shorter, and look fuller than the Extra Select Marabou. They are the better choice for plamering and for short bushy flies. Choose the Extra Select Marabou Feathers when you need extra fiber length or are going to strip long barbs off the quill. Example Flies Patterns - Marabou gives streamers life and movement. It is the main ingredient in Galloup’s Barely Legal streamer. It is also used as a wing in Bonefish flies like marabou-winged Gotcha. It has extensive use in Steelhead flies like the Intruder. Pack Size and Physical Description Approximate Dimensions - Individual feathers vary from 6-7 inches long with barbs from 2 inches to almost 3 inches in length. Pack Size - Available in ¼ oz packs. **These sizes and dimensions may vary based on manufacturer changes**
