There was some discussion in the past on "Potts" flies, in which hair was used to form hackles. Interesting topic. It was not part of the discussion, but my understanding is that the hair of choice on the originals was badger. You might want to look into it. DanW
>I've got a chunk of badger fur. has anybody got any good patterns for it? It >looks like it would be great for streamers. Long, soft hair, brown at the >base, then cream, then on the guard hairs, it goes back to a speckled black >and white. > >I can always invent something, but I was just wondering what other people's >experience was. > >Dan Crowe >Olympia, WA
