Rene remember, that when that book was written, the quality of hackle is no where near what it is today. I can remember needing 2 or 3 hackles for 1 dry! I will be on spring break after tonight and will look into it for you.
BobH -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VFB] Any openings in swaps? Bob, Don says the same. Ok, 2:1, maybe I loose <G>. I read the scan from the Herters book you sent me. There are 2 hackles mentioned, but no colors, only the type of rooster. Have to investigate Rene Bob Haering wrote: Rene I think it is cree that is used in the original. It was invent here in Michigan after all. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VFB] Any openings in swaps? Don, btw: i still have to name my pattern. I'll intent to ty an Adams in its original dressing as good as I can get the materials. No cree needed,� if memory serves the old pattern used some badger.. Rene
