Silver/Reeves Cross
It's anyone's guess whether or not this cross occures in the areas where these two strong breeds of pheasants overlap, but one thing is for sure, 
if they do, these crosses would thrive. They are some of the toughest birds we have ever worked with. Even as young chicks they are aggressive. Hybred vigor definitely plays a role in the development of these birds, the one pictured is a young male, not yet 5 months old.
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Tying with Silver x Reeves Pheasant Feathers
Here is another case of crossing two breeds a coming up with something completely unexpected.
The Hainan Silver Pheasant has always been a favorite of mine, the barring on the feathers is much thicker than on a True Silver. However, there are no records of any Hainan Silvers ever being bred in captivity here in the states. Even though the Silver Reeves cross looks nothing like a Hainan, many of the body feathers have the same thick solid black barring on a pure white background.
As for using these feathers in tying, I'm looking forward to seeing some flies. I've listed tails, body feathers, and wing quills for the most creative of tyers to give give a try. Also, check out the hen tails, they have some amazing mottled pattern.
- feather assortment
- pairs
- hen feathers
- skins
- fly patterns
- links to other pheasants
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 Assortment - Male
Here are some feathers from a breeding male. I've put together a few different assortments to choose from.
Click the image for a larger view.
Feathers 5 pr small - $ 10 pr medium - $ 5 pr large - $ 15 pair mixed - $
50 feather assortment - $
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Tail Feathers
The barb lengh might not be quite as long as on a Silver, the fibers on these feathers marry well and certainly have an interesting pattern. As you can see in the picture above, the barring on the side tails are darker.
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Tail Coverts
The tail coverts have some of the most interesting pattterns on this bird. The fibers a a bit softer than the tails, but they are still quite long and marry well. As seen in the picture, they come in a variety of lenghs.
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Body Feathers
The pattern on the body feathers on this cross resemble a Silver more than a Reeves. They range from black barring on white to feathers that have quite a bit of brown in the barring.
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Wing Quills
Do these look more like a Reeves feather or a Silver? They vary quite a bit so if you're interested, I'll send you some pictures of the different patterns.
Large - $ Med - $ Small - $ |
Hen Tail Feathers
The tippets on an Am-gold are unique in that they have a straight edge like a golden but are white like an Amherst. Some bird will have a slight yellow cast like the ones in the picture on the right.
Large - $ Medium - $ Small - $ |
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Fly Fishing show season is just around the corner! As with every year, I will have the same wide selection, plenty to pick through, and off course, a few new offerings to grab your attention.
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Fly Fishing show season is just around the corner! As with every year, I will have the same wide selection, plenty to pick through, and off course, a few new offerings to grab your attention
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Fly Fishing show season is just around the corner! As with every year, I will have the same wide selection, plenty to pick through, and off course, a few new offerings to grab your attention
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!
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.
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