>OK Folks, > I am un-packing the materials I have and setting up the bench. I have >some hooks 18 to 22 and need to know what I would ask for as to hackle >feathers for dry flies for them. I really don't have any hackles suitable >for a quality dry fly, ( of any size), they are all fairly soft and won't >support the fly right off of the vice. > I would like to perfect my dry flies this winter, not only in quality >but getting smaller sizes. I do have to work this on a budget so if anyone >could suggest what I should look for and probably more important, what to >ask for, ( Saddles, neck, breast ???). This is where I am not very >knowledgeable. I am used to just using what I have and can't really identify >or express what I need. >Thanks, >Jimi
JIMI, Most good quality Grade #2 Necks (Hebert, Whiting, Metz, Hoffman)(None are cheap) will tie down to size 22 with no problem. Saddle Hackles will occasionally get down to size 16. Allan Allan Fish Greenwood, IN [EMAIL PROTECTED]
