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- English Troutline Hand Selected Stripped Peacock Quill
- Polishquills Polish Stripped Peacock Quills
- Orvis UK Semperfli Wire 0.1mm
- Orvis UK Semperfli Wire - 0.2mm
Why these fit
- English Troutline Hand Selected Stripped Peacock Quill is the most direct match for peacock quill fly tying: it’s a body material for realistic segmented bodies on dry flies, nymphs, and buzzer-style patterns.
- Polishquills Polish Stripped Peacock Quills is also a strong match if you want ready-to-use stripped quills for small to mid-size flies, especially sizes 12–22.
- Orvis UK Semperfli Wire 0.1mm helps when you want to reinforce quill bodies without adding bulk, especially on small dries, midges, and buzzers.
- Orvis UK Semperfli Wire - 0.2mm is better when you want a slightly more visible rib and a bit more durability on nymphs, buzzers, and wet flies.
Technique notes
- Use stripped peacock quill as the main body wrap for slim, segmented profiles.
- For durability, rib over the quill with fine wire rather than overbuilding with thread.
- Keep proportions tight on small hooks; quill bodies look best when slim and smooth.
- On dries and emergers, finish with a light thorax so the body stays the visual focus.
When to switch
- Switch to dubbing if you need a fuzzier, buggy body instead of a clean segmented look.
- Switch to heavier wire or bead-head nymph materials if you need the fly to sink faster.
- Switch to a finished fly pattern if you want a ready-to-fish quill-bodied imitation rather than tying materials.
