pheasant feathers

[pureinsanity]

I am building my father a fishing rod that is going to be hunting based. hes a big pheasant hunter and I wanted to try putting some feathers into the rod.

I know the season is right around the corner and I can go get some myself but I was just curious if anyone had a couple short tail feathers and a bunch of chest feathers they would be willing to mail me or I could pick up.

here is a picture of what ive came up with so far. Gonna do the eye wraps silver and red like a shot gun shell!

[2thepointsetters]

When do you need them? I am going to No.Dak. for the pheasant opener which is a week before the MN season. I could mail you some when I get back on the 13th.

[R. Miller]

I've got a bunch of tails and a couple pelts you could have...let me know I'm pretty close to you we could probably meet up. Looks like a sweet idea.

Ryan

[pureinsanity]

2thepointsetters, thanks for the offer but my friend got some today on the road

Ryan what city are you in? Depending on the flood and when I can get the feathers from my friend since he is across the river I might take you up on that offer.

[R. Miller]

I'm in Minnetonka. I was going to bring them with me(had to be in Shakopee this morning) but FM was down on my computer for some reason. Let me know. I've got them here.

[pureinsanity]

All right, I would come meet you if i need them. Wouldn't want you driving out of your way but i greatly appreciate it! I work in hopkins on shady oak as well so I am right by minnetonka daily

[muc33]

I insist on a pic when you are done, sounds interesting. Thanks

[pureinsanity]

I insist on a pic when you are done, sounds interesting. Thanks

Gonna look something like this. But probably more feathers depending if I can come up with some kinda design with them. Also I am thinking more of the redish-maroon feather on the chest of the rooster

[pureinsanity]

Here is an update, I started working more on this rod. I am getting some feathers this week. All the rod wraps are going to look like shot gun shells.

Here is the first one I did where the hook keeper and the feathers are going to go.

[Ferny]

Very nice, I'm sure he'll cherish it!

Ferny

[pureinsanity]

Thank you to all those who stepped up to get me some feathers!

I finally got the rod complete! I do not have good quality pictures but here is one from the cell phone that shows the feathers.

All the wraps are made to resemble a shotgun shell.

Before Epoxy

After Epoxy

[sticknstring]

Beautiful looking rod - you're a true artist. Your father will cherish it. How much for a deer one?

[pureinsanity]

Beautiful looking rod - you're a true artist. Your father will cherish it. How much for a deer one?

I was actually thinking about making an ice rod and using an antler as a handle. Got some other priorities right now before I start making more rods!

[muc33]

Very nice!!! I love it.

[sticknstring]

That would rank high on my Christmas list! If you start production, I could donate a few sheds to get you going.

[pureinsanity]

Maybe down the road I can do this! I think a small fork horn would work great! Antler for the handle and than the fork horns could be a good handle for jigging!

[sweept]

Nice