I sent Chuck some mustad hooks down to 28 I think along with some pieces of midge hackle and some tips for wings. It went out Thursday I think so it should get there next week. I also sent him some hooks I hope he can use. I didn't like them. They were 14's and one other size. So he can try some 28's now with wings. Deb
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tony Spezio Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 9:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VFB] hooks 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 >
