I have one each of his JV's in white/cream and black that I got at the Sowbug a year and a half ago. Great hackles to tie with. I was hoping on making it this year so I could look over the pelts for some more in different colors. He has a wide selection of colors and they are great. I also like using them in woollies and wet hoppers and crickets. No financial interest, just satisfied. Jimi
On my recipe for a Spring Black, I mentioned using starling hackle ( the original recipe) or JV birds from Dennis Conrad. Well, I just got the latest black JV hackle and it is to die for..absolutely wonderful..winds like silk and lays exactly as one would like. In questioning him I learned that in his genetic breeding he has worked to develop the special stem that makes it work so well. So..forget that starling..use the JV hackle. Same appearance, much easier to tie. Hope this helps. Joyce
