Pete: Regarding the Light Cahill wings, for a long time I have used an elk hair post as the wing. I choose the shade desired, and tie it in. Depending on how dark or light you want the wing, you can select whatever coloring of hair to use. It is also relatively easy to determine the length of the wing. Sometimes I split it and figure-8 it, and sometimes I leave it as a single post/wing. The fish don't seem to mind, but the elk hair is much easier to handle (IMHO) and probably improves the "floatablilty" of the fly.
Larry Johnson Springville, Utah >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/08/04 02:02PM >>> Hi everyone, I was tying up a batch of Catskill flies and wanted to know... in the Light Cahill pattern, it was my understanding that the mallard-flank wing was split and figured-8ed. However, a friend of mine recently showed me his, and the mallard-flank is tied in a pseudo-parachute/ clump fashion (without splitting the wing clump, but not wrapped around the base as for a parachute, nor figure-8ed). Now I'm sure the trout don't mind much (he's caught #s on it), but my curiousity has me asking: What was the original recipie? and What benefit might one pose over the other? Just curious for your input. Tight wraps, Pete ________________________________________________________________ Juno Platinum $9.95. Juno SpeedBand $14.95. Sign up for Juno Today at http://www.juno.com! Look for special offers at Best Buy stores.
