Hello Rene, About a year and a half ago I bought some of the long genetic saddles for dry flies. They are so good to tie with that it makes me wish I'd done so before that. The feathers are so consistent that it really makes my flies look great, because the hackle stems are so thin and strong. Also, there's less waste since only the amount needed is used. Parachutes are significantly easier to tie, and conventional shoulder hackles go on fast and look great.
It's worth an experiment to see if they work for you too. The sizes you mention are well covered by these saddle products. Take care, Mark Klemick __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
