Lady Amherst Tippets come from the pheasant species which is found on high mountain slopes living in the heavey bamboo and thorny thickets. Males are vocal, and are frequently heard amidst the heavy fog as they remind other males that this is their territory. The display is elaborate, cape fanned, cheek patch enlarged, and tail spread to one side, the male dances back and forth around a visiting hen. Breeding season begins in early April and hens nest on the ground. The Lady Amherst pheasant possesses a similar form as the golden with crests, tippets, etc. Tail feathers can be used in married and mixed wing salmon flies. The tippets are used for wings on such flies as the Lady Amherst and the Lang Syne that uses green dyed tippets. Besides wings, the tippets can be used for body veilings, tails and hackles on grub patterns. Sale is for one single pack of 20 assorted tippet feathers, like pictured. Feathers are hand selected and represent a range of sizes in each pack, so a good offering of variety can be found. Of course, if you want to create all sorts of natural looking streamer fly patterns, then our ever growing range of natural hairs and furs is the ideal place to start for something different to the synthetic option. Don’t just settle on looking in the Hare & Rabbit category when you’re chasing quality winging and body furs, check out the Specialty Species Category of the Troutlore Flytying Store as well. Plus, we keep a great selection of Calf and Bucktail as well, in a big range of colours to take care of your freshwater and saltwater flytying needs. If you can’t find a product you are specifically looking for, get in touch and we will see if it can be sourced, and kept in stock. Plus, you can keep up to date with new releases through our newsletter and social media outlets.
