Re: [VFB] Tying with aftershaft feathers

[David Colyn]

Don   The question now begs asking. What are the differences between aftershaft feathers and filoplumes ? I've been under the impression that they are one and the same thing. To add to the previous question, what is the name for the fluffy bit at the base of the hackle that we strip off before tying the hackle in?   BTW, your rope-dub technique works a treat for the thorax on a midge using finely shredded Mylar.   David ----- Original Message ----- From: DonO To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying with aftershaft feathers Wes, I'm going to be posting some new rope-dub fly photos on Virtual Fly Box soon, as a follow-up to the rope-dub article.   I have 4 or 5 different flies that incorporate aftershaft feathers (which are not filoplumes- per Tom Whiting) into the rope-dub- as legs, gills, collars, etc.  There will be instructions and photos of the steps.  The shafts of the aftershaft feathers are very weak, but they work very well as an ingredient in a rope.   If anyone had a favorite rope-dub fly they would like to add, like some of those I saw in the rope-dub swap, please feel free to send Byard a photo and recipe.   DonO  ----- Original Message ----- From: Wes Wada To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 4:08 PM Subject: [VFB] Tying with aftershaft feathers VFBees, I am working right now with a pattern that calls for a short collar of the grey pheasant aftershaft feathers. I've never tried tying anything with these, and am puzzled about what the accepted tying technique is for these. Do I cut the fluffy edge off the feather and put it into a dubbing loop? Do I roll it onto a strand of thread like dubbing? What is the best way of working with this feather for good results? Thanks, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon "The clock isn't ticking...it's not even plugged in." ______________________________________________ E-mail Disclaimer and Company Information http://www.absa.co.za/ABSA/EMail_Disclaimer