Key characteristics of Ewing streamer patches:

• Feather length: The patches feature feathers that are typically 48 inches long, with soft stems and stiff barbs that create lifelike movement in the water.
• Source: They are cut from the lower part of a rooster’s cape, specifically selected for their quality and length.
• Use in fly tying: These feathers are an economical way to purchase premium materials for creating various fly patterns, including:
  • Deceivers and streamers, which imitate baitfish.
  • Bass poppers, for creating collars.
  • Saltwater flies, such as those for tarpon.
• Variations: Ewing streamer patches are available in a wide range of colors and patterns, including solid colors, grizzly, and dyed-over-bleached grizzly.