Thanks for all the well wishes and welcomes!! The information you all have provided has given me the motivation to take the plunge. I have ordered some Pearsall's gossamer in a couple colours to get my feet wet. I'll load up some of my modern thread based soft hackles (if I can find one that hasnt b...

All, I have been tying various soft hackles over the last year using regular tying thread as opposed to traditional silk bodies. I am now wanting to step up my game a bit and tie these things with the proper/traditional dressing. Where do I start??? What silk should I use for the bodies (Pearsall's ...