jimmyb79 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I was fortunate enough this morning to shoot my first ever woodcock for which I'm pretty happy! The lads at the shoot were telling me to get the pin feathers out to keep as a memento, but none of them could help with locating them. If anyone could tell me where they are and how to get to them - or better still provide pics or a diagram that would be great. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night owl Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 yes i can help mate they are located on the end of the wing i put up 14 this morning and had 4 so tonight i can take a few pitchers for you showing you where they are and post the pitchers of the pin feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) If you cut the top of the beak off, about half to threequarters of an inch up from the tip, there are two tubes which you can put the feathers into, as the beak drys out it shrinks and keeps the feathers secure. This can then be put in your hatband. It took me years to get my first woodcock, well done that man ft ps the little feather is the "pin". Sorry! Edited January 23, 2010 by flytie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Cheers fellas, look forward to seeing the pics Night Owl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night owl Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 hope this helps if not let me know and ill take a nother pitcher for you its the little pointey one sticking out its very ridged compared to the rest of the feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Perfect thanks bud - got them out and stored nicely! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) I'm glad someone asked this, I wanted to know myself. Cheers guys. Edited January 23, 2010 by SSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awwintle Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice tip with the beak FT thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night owl Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 yep thanks for tip on the beak have tried it tonight and it works well they have been left in the shed to dry for a bit never heard of that one before but works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 a wee tip for drying out the bill is to put it in the microwave for a few minutes until its dried out then while it's still warm put the feathers in f3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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