Kevin, Try midge Wingers (the feathers at the nape of the Winger neck). You'll love them. They do come in black centers, laced white (just a fine fringe), down to size 26 or so. Easy to tie and durable. Can do upright wings, or spent.
DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin McClean To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 6:12 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] VFB To Wing or not to Wing I have to admit that I rather like the split wing on dry flies. It is a bit hard to get the hang of. If you are having a hard time of it Ronan try using Mallard wing feathers rather than starling. The peices you cut are a little longer and therefore a little easier to work with. Give it a bash. Sometimes when I'm lazy I will leave the wing out but I have to admit when I reach into my fly box I tend not to select these flys. I always go for the one with the wing. Maybe it's just look but I prefere this type of fly. Kev
