Veniard Turkey Marabou Feathers are one of the most widely used materials in modern fly tying, valued by anglers for the remarkable movement they bring to a fly in the water. These soft marabou fly tying feathers create a natural pulsing action that fish find difficult to ignore, making them a staple material for trout streamers, stillwater lures and many predator patterns.
Produced by Veniard, one of the most established fly tying suppliers since 1923, each pack contains approximately 20 marabou plumes (around 5 grams) in a wide range of colours used by fly tyers worldwide.
What Are Marabou Feathers Used For In Fly Tying?
Marabou feathers are widely recognised as one of the most effective materials for adding life and movement to a fly. The soft fibres breathe and collapse with every pause or change of direction, producing a subtle pulsating motion that often triggers takes from trout and other predatory fish.
In fly tying, turkey marabou is commonly used for tails, wings and sometimes bodies on lure patterns. Even minimal movement in the water causes the fibres to expand and contract naturally, which is why it remains such a reliable material for stillwater trout flies and streamers.
At troutcatchers, Veniard Turkey Marabou Feathers have been a consistently popular fly tying material for many years. The broad colour selection allows fly tyers to match established patterns or experiment with new combinations for modern lure designs.
Veniard Turkey Marabou Feathers Features and Benefits
- Pack of approximately 20 marabou plumes (around 5g)
- Produced by Veniard, established fly tying manufacturer since 1923
- Exceptionally soft fibres creating strong movement in water
- Widely used in streamer and stillwater lure patterns
- Available in a wide range of fly tying colours
- Easy to tie and suitable for all levels of fly tyer
Top Tips For Using Marabou In Fly Tying
- Use marabou primarily for tails on streamer patterns.
- Keep tails relatively sparse to maximise movement.
- Combine with flash materials for additional attraction.
- Longer tails often improve swimming action in stillwater flies.
- Keep fibres aligned when tying to avoid twisting.
Popular Fly Patterns Using Marabou
- Woolly Bugger
- Cat’s Whisker
- Damsel Nymph
- Humungous
- Egg-Sucking Leech
- Zonker-style Streamers
Alternative Veniard Turkey Marabou Feather Options
