Hareline Golden Pheasant Tippets

One of the most striking feathers out there, Hareline’s Golden Pheasant Tippets are an excellent choice whether you’re tying some traditional Atlantic Salmon flies or just spicing up your nymph box. A feather with natural beauty, the Golden Pheasant Tippets add bold coloration to your patterns and are a staple for steelhead and salmon flies. These Golden Pheasant Feathers come in a pack and are convenient whenever you don’t want to buy a whole neck. These Golden Pheasant Tippets are quality feathers that are as ready to tie nymph tails as they are spey and full dress salmon flies.

Uses

Golden Pheasant Tippets are as versatile as they are beautiful. You can either strip their fibers off of the quill and tie them in as tail, legs, or wing fibers on nymphs, emergers, and dry flies, or incorporate them into classic steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Flies and even tie intricate cheeks on streamer patterns. These feathers are a must-have for those looking to tie full-dress salmon flies and are a good choice whenever you want your patterns to stand out.

Comparisons

With Golden Pheasant Tippet Feathers having such a unique appearance, there isn’t exactly a feather similar enough to compare them to. While you can get away with using other feathers for nymph and emerger applications, it’s tough to find a substitute for Golden Pheasant should you be looking to tie steelhead and salmon flies. For that reason, it’s best to stick with tradition and pick up a pack of Hareline’s Golden Pheasant Tippets if you want to tie up some classic steelhead and salmon patterns.

Example Flies

Golden Pheasant Tippets have been used for years, and a couple of the more common flies that use these feathers are:

• Royal Coachman Dry Fly
• Golden Girl