In addition to my ealier post, the hackle fiber length on my buggers is
often 2 to 2-1/2 times the hook gape. Give me a full bugger without having
to tie the hackle too dense. Also gives it alot of undulating movement in
the water.
- Gary
At 07:55 AM 02/08/2002, you wrote:
>Thanks Tony F, this brings me to the point I consider most important on a fly.
>
>(you wrote)
>>I use schlappen for most of my hackles on buggers.. I find a difference in
>>the way the fish react (mostly smallmouth fishing) My hackles end up flowing
>>back as far as the tail
>
>Motion, movement, the impression of life. I don't tie mine bushy because
>I want the hackle (I think Byard sent me schlappen) to have unrestricted
>movement. My marabou tails are tied half shank to 3/4 shank length, with
>and without krystalflash.. Sometimes I like a bit of wiggle and others
>some undulating motion. My early attempts with stiff hackle caught very
>few fish.
>
>Murf
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