Hareline Turkey Biot Quills
Hareline Turkey Biot Quills are narrow biot sections from turkey feathers for precise fly-tying details. They are used to build bodies, wings and wing cases. A biot can be wrapped around the hook to create a compact body with clearly defined wraps, or secured as a flat wing or wing-case element. Its taper helps control the width of successive wraps, while the wrap direction influences the finished edge and segmentation. The range of colours makes it easy to choose a shade for a particular pattern. The narrow profile is especially useful for small, neatly defined sections of a fly.
Construction and use
Check the feather side and taper before starting so the wrap layout follows the intended pattern. Keep steady tension while wrapping and guide the biot evenly over the thread base. A thin layer of varnish or adhesive on the base can stabilise a wrapped body. Choose the colour and wrap direction to suit the planned segmentation and profile.
- Material: Turkey biot quills
- Uses: Bodies, wings and wing cases
- Effect: Compact surface with clearly defined wrap structure
- Handling tip: Choose the colour, feather side and wrap direction for the pattern