Don, Would you send me that pic? And can you tell me who supplies these? Thanks,
Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Ordes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Dry Flies 101-reply > 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 >
