Fly Tying with Turkey Feathers (Creating the abdomen)

Previously, I have referenced the fuzzy appearance of the wound barbs from a turkey feather. That is a nice affect and I think I have found a material equal to pheasant tail, at least as far as wrapping the abdomen area. Both materials need a little ribbing for reinforcement. I counter wrapped the copper wire ribbing here. I never paid much attention to the Cate’s Turkey pattern. I may have to revisit that pattern.