Amherst Pheasant Head – Natural

Amherst crest and
tippet feathers are hugely popular when it comes to Salmon fly tying.
The uses for these flies are many and the quality is really
outstanding!

The crest is widely know
for its feathers that are bright, delicate yellow and have a very
fine structure used in a lot of classical salmon flies. The crest is
very often used as tail and topping over the wing but some patterns
use the feathers to create full wings some examples of this is
Emerald Gem or Tipperty Witchet.

The tippet on the other
hand has a far wider use with its warm yellow or orange color and
very well defined matte black bands. These feathers are not only used
in the classical salmon flies but can also be seen in a number of
more modern flies; from salmon flies to dry flies and even saltwater
flies.