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[tombraider]

Friend got a Tom. I wanted a few feathers but got the whole ass end. How does one keep them ? Pluck off or what.

 

[RCF]

Tie a lotta flies around the clock until they are all used up ...

 

[FinLuver]

If you are going to do a mount, that question/answer is obvious.
However, if you are going to tie with them, I personally would take ‘em off the skin (and not have to deal with all that goes into that process. Sort ‘em, gently clean ‘em, dry ‘em completely, toss ‘em in the freezer for a couple of weeks (kill the bugs). After that, place ‘em in ziplock bags (with a aromatic cedar block).
Nice friend and gift!!
Enjoy the tyin’…

 

[SculpinSwinger]

I like to do a second round in the freezer after allowing them to sit out for a couple days.

 

[tombraider]

Freezer now, just want tieing feathers. Ok I'll pluck,clean,dry n freeze then bag. Thnx

 

[FinLuver]

Freezer now, just want tieing feathers. Ok I'll pluck,clean,dry n freeze then bag. Thnx

Ya might wanna to bag them before ya put them in the freezer…especially if you are married.
I usually rebag with some paper towel to lay them on.

 

[tombraider]

In the shop, my ice box.

 

[Billy]

Throw it with an 11 wt for bass

 

[Norm Frechette]

keep them as they are and only pluck as needed