I picked up a pair of crow wings (Veniard) from Competitive Angler. Pulled 1 feather before sending them to the freezer. Of course, I could have just put them outside since today's high temp was 14 degrees. Quite the change from Monday when it was 74 degrees! That is 1 of the things that makes garde...

John / Lou,

I appreciate the leads.

Thanks- Ken

I'm hoping to tie some Leisenring Black Gnats. The pattern calls for "2 or 3 fibers from a crow's secondary wing feather". Does anyone know of a source for these?

Thanks- Ken

Wow--just beautiful!

Tight Lines- Ken

So let it be written; so let it be done!

Thanks for sharing Tom

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Wayne,

Do you call that fly "the not-so-slim shady"?

Thanks- Ken

Oh yes; very, very nice!

The score is: Dubbn 25 / Trout 0

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Tom (Updtate) and Norm (nfrechet) are masters of the quill wing. Hopefully, they will provide some advice.

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Norm,

Look here:

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Here is a soft hackle, sparkle pupa alternative. This is from The Feather Bender's Flytying Techniques by Barry Ord Clark. Antron Caddis Pupa Hook: Partridge Caddis K2BY - size 12 Thread: Uni 8/0 - Olive Abdomen: Antron - Caddis Green Twisted then wrapped & covered with UV cure Thorax: Ice Dub -...