It also makes for a very attractive hairs ear! I like the peacock myself. Deb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hans Weilenmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Hares Ear dilima
> On 29 Jan 2003 at 7:55, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I tied up a bunch of hares ears last night at work. I have > > been > > having a problem with the wing case splitting. I am using turkey > > wing/tail feathers. Any suggestions? > > Del, > > The most vulnerable stage in any mayfly nymph's life must be just > prior and during its transition into a dun, when they are out in the > water column and wide open to predation. > > Regardless of the natural nymph's color, leading up to emergence > its wingpads will darken and swell up some. I use this phenomenon > in my tying, as I think it is likely one of the 'positive' triggers I want to > incorporate into my patterns. > > My wing case material of choice are a couple strands of peacock > herl. This material, which is surprisingly durable when used for this > purpose, has the coloration and the mobility/volume to imitate very > nicely what I am after. > > I suggest you give it a try. > > Cheers, > Hans > >
