Excellent quality and they really
"Excellent quality and they really stand up to abuse by fish."
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**
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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"Excellent quality and they really stand up to abuse by fish."
"This select Maribou is excellent for tying saltwater flies. I ahave this in several colors and the quality is great. It works well for tying tail collars on Trapon Toads."
"Good sized package with uniform, quality marabou."
"A good quantity of feathers with lots of well formed tips with uniform color. Very fast delivery!"
"This marabou is top quality. Long wispy fibers makes some nice looking flies. The pack comes with a fair amount so you can make alot of flies with it."