I Used My own Chickens Feathers to tie this Wooly Bugger

I own 8 chickens. 1 Rooster and 7 hens. I go through daily and collect fallen feathers from their roost and run while collecting their eggs or cleaning out their coop. Then I set them aside in case one day I can tie a fly with the feathers. Well that day has come and I gathered enough to tie a wooly bugger. Check out this first fly I ever tied using the feathers from my own Birds.
The majority of the flies we fish with are at least partially tied with chicken feathers. So I plan on tying more flies with my own chickens feathers. If you have any ideas of what flies you want me to try next using these chicken feathers, please let me know in the comment section. I will be happy to give it a try and see what turns out. Keep in mind, I will not be able to get any dry fly quality hackle off my rooster. He just doesn't produce that kinda feather. Nothing stiff enough to stay on top of the water. In fact the hackle I used for this wooly buggers body I believe was one of his saddle feathers and you saw how soft those feather fibers are.
Wooly Buggers have to be one of the most versatile and commonly used streamers in fresh water. So I am confident I will be able to catch a fish on this fly if I dont loose the fly to a tree first. I plan on fishing with this fly soon, so I will bring you all along on that trip so you can see me using this fly. Make sure your subscribed and you have hit that bell notification for future video updates so you dont miss that upcoming video.
Material List
Hook: Risen Streamer 300 (size 4) - www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Weight: Lead Wire (0.015") - amzn.to/3tDkVRv
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (black) - amzn.to/3Sm673j
Tail: Chickabou Feathers (grizzly) - amzn.to/3vvqP7K
Flash: Flashabou (mirage) - amzn.to/4aRkTWU
Body: Chenille (black) - amzn.to/48sybHN
Wire: Ultra Wire (silver, brassie) - amzn.to/3HaWxtk
Hackle: Rooster Saddle (schlappen would be closer to the properties of my chickens saddle feathers) - amzn.to/3tQ0AbB
Head Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin - solarez.com
Tools
Vise: Renzetti Traveler - amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen all purpose 4" - www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Scissors: Risen razor Scissors - www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Bodkin - Pin Vise - amzn.to/2EQYQ4S
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-be...
UV Light: Solarez High Output - solarez.com/uv-cure-flashligh...
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[@sassyassasin2712]

Hi, would be awesome to see a feather game changer with your hen feathers! I made one with my own chickens feathers and it turned out pretty sweet!

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome! Ya I’ll look into it, I’ll have to continue to harvest feathers over the next few months. Come spring when temps warm they molt feathers more so I’ll be able to get more then for sure.

[@michaelburk9171]

Using feathers from your own birds is a cool deal.
I pull lots of frathers out of San Diego bay. There not good for hackles but fine for tails.

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome, yeah any materials can be used one way or another for flies.

[@ryantherock7664]

Great job well done!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you!

[@jebronlames5763]

I use my cats fur for a grayish brown dubbing and sometimes mix a tiny bit of uv ice dub to give it some sparkle.

[@McFlyAngler]

Nice! Yeah I might try something with all the dog fur from my border collie! Haha

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

awesome fly =D

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks 😁

[@MrMrsMontgomery]

I have been meaning to ask you about this. I have a small flock like you and am curious of what feathers to keep an eye out for and where they can be used at the fly bench. Easier said than done. Thank you for sharing and god bless you sir.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you! God bless you as well, and yes start collecting the feathers for sure. Many are usable.

[@ethanovenell2173]

during warm weather i trim the feathers i want with scissors. as long as you don't take too many it doesn't harm them in the least.

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh that’s good to know, I’m not sure though I want to try that. I’d be scared of hurting then

[@davidleimeister5027]

Nice tie McFly! How deep will that fish?

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! The depth will depend how fast your stripping it. I can’t imagine though it will go super deep. I guess if you dead drift it through a slow moving pool it could get as deep as your leader, or close