Montana Fly Company has introduced their new Mottled Schlappen feathers, designed to enhance fly tying with their unique coloration and versatility. These feathers feature a distinctive mottled pattern, offering a natural and lifelike appearance that is ideal for creating realistic fly patterns. Available in various sizes, the Mottled Schlappen is suitable for tying a wide range of flies, from streamers warm or cold water applications.
The soft and webby nature of these feathers allows for good movement in the water, making them a valuable addition to any fly tyer’s materials. One of the nice applications for these feathers is putting two side by side to make a large saltwater profile baitfish while keeping the fly lightweight.
For a closer look at the Mottled Schlappen watch the video above!
Helpful comb for palmering
As mentioned in the video, this is the comb to free up and align the fibers of the Schlappen for palmering!