I recently bought some Tenkara hooks. The shape reminded me of the English bait hook which Gary Borger used for his Fur Caddis Larva fly. It occurred to me that Tenkara rods are similar to the loop rod. I wonder if the Japanese were influenced by British fishermen.

The link I posted has Jack’s description of the Sparrow.

I met Jack a time or two. He was as practical as he was creative.

https://www.jackgartside.com/art_pheasant_feathers.htm

I don't know if there is a definite answer but there is this: https://books.google.com/books?id=BvxIAAAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=ogden+on+fly+tying&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjxoaLPhoziAhVQA6wKHTNjD8kQuwUIKDAA#v=onepage&q=vice&f=false The jeweler's or clock maker's hand vise has been around a lot long...

I like using one of these for scraping thin skins like with birds or rabbits.


http://www.dexterrussellcutlery.com/dex ... 0-s2592sc/

If anyone bought some cobbler's wax from feathersmc in the last month or so send me a pm or email.

I've never used any of Jim's wax but what I would do is soften it in your hand and pull and stretch it like taffy. If it is still difficult to work you could add a little oil or fat; very little.

I’m surprised that no one has brought this up yet (unless I missed it).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snipe_hunt

Harold Howorth’s Henthorn Purple uses teal lesser coverts as a substitute for snipe. He found them to be more durable.

The last time I saw “Borger Color System” it was $50. You don’t see a copy available very often. That’s the downside.