Chuck,
The wings are not Biots, on the original they were Fan Wings made from
small breast feathers. Now a days most use synthetic materials like Poly
Yarn or Antron. The wings can also be made from tips of neck hackles.
Tie them in with the tips out beyond the eye of the hook. Then lift the
tips and build a dam of thread in front of the tie in point. This will
keep the wings upright, separate the feather tips ,left and right and
post the base of each feather. By posting that means wrapping thread
around the base of each feather to keep them separated. Do this before
dubbing or wrapping the body. There is a lot more that can be done, that
is just the basic part of it.
Tony
Chuck Alexander wrote:
Don: That Royal Coachman reminded me of a question I have.. The "wings" on
flies like the Coachman???? Those are little Biots right???? and if so, How
in the world, do ya keep em lined up correctly on a tiny hook???? I tried
just practicing "wings" and that is one kind I just can't seem to get down
pat.. Thanks, Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: "DonO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 10:55 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] hooks
THanks,
I'll send you back a Royal Coachman tied on one of them.
DOnO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary and Diane Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 8:19 PM
Subject: [VFB] hooks
This is for Deb,Byard and Don O. The hooks were split three ways and
went out in this mornings mail
Gary S.
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