Then why to ships made of cement float? When you consider the simple fact that any hook has enough mass to break the surface film. The foot print must be large enough do distribute the mass so the surface film is not broken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 8:32 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Dry Flies 102
> What makes a dry fly dry? > DonO > > Seriously, I would think that what makes a "Dry Fly" Dry is that the weight > of all the combined materials are less than the maximum weight that the > "Footprint", ( Hackle and tail contact), can support against the surface > tension of the water. This could be different in different waters due to the > "Chemistry" and "Hardness" of the water. This can be improved with materials > and treatments that help prevent the fly from absorbing water and increasing > its weight. > > How's that for a "Neophyte" Dry Fly Tier ??? > Jimi >
