Lewis Silver Pheasant

The southern most race of the Silver Pheasant, this well marked, short tailed species inhabits the thick evergreen forests on the Laotian-Cambodian border. When startled, they tend to run uphill, only taking flight after reaching the top. Male wing-whirring is common in this species.

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Tying with Lewis Siver Pheasant Feathers

This bird, as a member of the silver family has the same form. However, the color pattern is a perfect negative image of the more common True Silver.

Streamer patterns use body feathers for cheeks and older trout patterns such as the Ethel May from Mary Orvis Marbury call for tail sections used for wings.

The same uses apply for the Lewis as other silvers but with a darker look. Again, the saltwater tier can use the crests for any baitfish pattern with dark or blue backs.

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Click on either image below for a larger window to open. There you will find each pair of feathers labeled and a detailed list of the feathers inluded in the full assortments.

Feather Assortments - Male

Here are some feathers from a breeding male. I've put together a few different assortments to choose from. The tail coverts are nice, check out the picture on the right.

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35 mixed sized body feathers - $25 wing quills - $8/pair 3" tail sections - 12/pr full feather assortment 25 pr - $60

Feather Assortments - Female

And here is an assortment from the female. The feathers certainly are not as striking as the males, however, the subtle shading of tans and browns make them quite attractive.

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full assortment 15 pair - $30

Matched Tail Feathers

These are perfecly matched pairs of tail quills. The pattern on these feathers is unique and makes for some interesting flies. The fibers marry well and the barb lengh on the longest tails are close to 3".


large - $ medium - $ small - $ Center Tails - $

Full Skin

Lewis Silvers are a rare species in captivity. They are difficult to raise and don't do well in the northern states due the fact that they are a warm climate bird.

So this is not a bird that breeders raise for the taxidermy or fly tying market. And as such, finding one that has died of natural causes in good feather is difficult to say the least.

For this reason, they are quite expensive when you're lucky enough to find one. I do have a pair in the freezer and will most likely mount them. If you're a collector looking for a pair in perfect condition, please give me a call.


$425


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Full Skin

As I mentioned above, the pair I have is flawless and I'm working on coming up with just the right pose to mount them.


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I'm looking for pictures of flies and the recipies you used to tie them. Please give me a call or email me for more information.

Thanks!

<malayan peacock pheasant> Pheasants

All pheasants are native to Asia. There are 52 different breeds of these beautiful birds, 17 of which are listed as endangered.

Habitat destruction and hunting has reduced the number of these birds in the wild. The Hainan Peacock Pheasant, thought to be a subspecies of the grey, is one of these and is one of the most endangered birds in all of China. Today it is at greater risk of extinction than even the Giant Panda.

None listed here are in such danger - but with habitat destruction and population growth, it's just a matter of time.

Breeds:

Tragopans, Monals & Koklass
	Satyr	Temmink's	Impeyan	Koklass
Gallopheasants
	True Silver Lewis Silver	Crawfurd's/Lineated Dark Feathered Kalij	Bornean Firebacks Malayan Firebacks	Siamese Fireback
Long-tailed & True Pheasants
	Reeves	Copper	Ringneck	Designer Ringnecks
Ruffed & Eared Pheasants
	Golden	Lady Amherst	Blue Eared
Peacock Pheasants
	Great Argus Malayan	Grey	Germain's	Rothschild's
Cross-breeds
	Am-Gold	Silver x Reeves