Goose feather fletching

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Carpdaddy
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Goose feather fletching

#1 Post by Carpdaddy »

I happen to mention to a buddy that was going Goose hunting that I wouldn’t care to try some Goose feathers for fletching. I didn’t know what I was in for! This morning he showed up with a bag that contained both wings... from 15 Geese! :shock:
Anyone ever tried them, know how well they might work?
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Jamesh76
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Re: Goose feather fletching

#2 Post by Jamesh76 »

I love them. Quills are easier to work with and they work well in the wet weather. Makes me want to hunt waterfowl. They are great.

jd-xlt
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Re: Goose feather fletching

#3 Post by jd-xlt »

I was given some, but haven't fletched any shafts with them yet. I was told they are the best water resistant feather their is.
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EWill
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Re: Goose feather fletching

#4 Post by EWill »

I've used them in the past, still have some old arrows with goose feathers on, they held up well. However, they are hard to find when you miss.

Captainkirk
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Re: Goose feather fletching

#5 Post by Captainkirk »

Never tried them, but have heard good things about them especially in inclement weather (supposedly way more waterproof than turkey)
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Hill billy
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Re: Goose feather fletching

#6 Post by Hill billy »

Intresting. Im guessing they are large enough to cut with a 4 or 5 in feather chopper and right wing for right helica and vice versa ?

EWill
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Re: Goose feather fletching

#7 Post by EWill »

Hill Billy, in my limited experience, yes, you can get a 5" feather out of a single full length feather, maybe more if you chop them shorter, not sure since it's been awhile. Like all feathers, right wing--right helical, likewise for the left.

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Re: Goose feather fletching

#8 Post by Hill billy »

Thanks for the info. I have choppers but not a grinder. I know people who hunt geese. I may give these a try

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