the herl stripped of the short fibered flue is used for the bodied if traditional flies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcs22w30tVI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6wKQXye4e4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIRPkUzk6IM&feature=PlayList&p=DB5E6C3707FDF7C0&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=13 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRqMw7Wf6sQ The iridescent green neck feathers can be used for a "Mrs Simpson" style fly http://www.danica.com/flytier/jmorton/mrs_simpson.htm http://www.theessentialfly.com/trout-lure-flies/mrs-simpson-trout-fly.html http://flytyingworld.com/fly-detail-547-Mrs.Simpson.html the blue neck feathers for the hackle of the "goats toe" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vI8ATG92UY Ginger and mottled wing feathers for salmon fly wings Herl from Ginger and mottled wing feathers for trout fly herl bodies There was a fly I saw several years ago, think it was in the first 'Flytyers Almanac', that used the quill as an under body for a sandeel pattern. Looked pretty good to. The lengths of herl are also used as an over wing on saltwater patterns. Ashley Now, I have a Question. All of us use peacock herl in making fly bodys, etc. but how do ya'll use the rest of the feather. This is a Dumb question I know, but I don't know the answer. And, as ya'll know, this Ole Texan ain't bashful. JD _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
