Whiting "Winger Necks" are small hen and rooster necks, sometimes called lace wingers, or siver lace.
The feathers have a black 'flame' in the center with a white fringe edge. On many necks, the black flame also has a white center in it. This black flame varies from total black to just black tips on different necks. The flame portion barbs are well locked- thus fairly durable- and it is this part that is also used to size the feather. The fringe extends beyond to help see the fly on the water. Looking up at the finished fly against a light background shows a perfect silouhette of black, without the fringe showing up. It's much harder to try to visualize than it is to see one in real life. I also like how useable the necks are and how many flies can be winged- large to small. I sometimes make the wings 'bulletproof' by adding a small drop of vinyl head cement to the center of the feather, not the fringe. I only apply floatant to the hackles, body and tail. They also come in many natural and dyed colors. They make great looking and great fishing flies. I've given away hundreds as samples and have had rave reviews- that's if they fish it. I just sent a pic of a Laced-wing RC to Bob H., tied with Speckled Champagne Badger hackles I think he liked it. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Dry Flies 101-reply > Don > > a "wing neck" ??.... please explain
