Got to pluck a couple spoonies this evening, a drake and a hen. They were both young; probably their first season as adults. The drake did not yet have the mottled cinnamon flank feathers that are so rare and useful for spey collars, so I was a bit bummed. I had far less hope for finding interesting feathers on the hen, but as I dug into the CDC patch, I discovered these naturally barred feathers. Some have three bars, some have two, but they are a light tan or cream, and provide a striking contrast. The trout may not notice all that detail, but I sure do, and I love it! You never know where you will find a treasure, so keep your eyes open!
(BTW, they both had extremely thick preening patches. Might be a cold winter!)
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