John have you tried the hackle up on the neck? I will look I think I have some pat wings that might work for you.
Bob Haering [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 6:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [VFB] soft hackle question I want to add a soft hackle to a couple of nymph patterns. The problem I am encountering is that most of the stuff i have seems to be better suited for 14 to 16 flies and up of course. Now with that said I have not "tried" all the feathers i have at my disposal. Can you fine folks make a suggestion? I want to have a small soft hackle on some red fox squirrel nymphs, pheasant tail nymphs and a couple others in sizes 16 and 18. Now, the materials that I have at my house "in stock" you might say are: India hen necks, partridge, grouse, metz hen saddle and pheasant rump. DonO if you read this, Whiting has a beautifully speckled patch that is black and grey. Substitute for partridge. What is the name of that. Chris helm was selling them at the tying expo this winter and I was going to buy one but I had just received a partridge skin, so I didnt buy it. Now I wish I had it because I think that that speckle would look real nice. john ridderbos
