Seasons upon seasons of R&D on the many of the worlds finest and also most pressured trout streams has cut our entire fly selection out from the river to the vise, not the other way around. Occasionally, we end up with a version that is just different and separates itself by outperforming others in challenging conditions. The Featherback is exactly that. It is slightly stealthier and lighter than a standard tied Jewel Thief.
The Featherback is an excellent fly for the spey rod, and is also a clean minnow for saltwater and warmwater experiences.