Here in North America we have a hare that is also called the Varying Hare ( although it is usually called rabbit though there are technical differences) that have large hind feet that look like snow shoes. (snowshoes are devices worn over shoes so a person can walk on deep snow and sink in only a few inches instead of a few feet. Believe me they work very well!) These large feet on hares help them run on top of deep snow without sinking. The hairs on the hare's hind feet are hollow and provide good insulation. They also float real well. A favorite pattern tied with them is "The Usual"
So, the snowshoe rabbit is often called a snowshoe for short.
Ed Engelman
www.EdEngelman.com
At 07:09 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote:
What exactly are snow shoes?? Are they the reversed feathers?? If so, isnt there an interesting article on the troutnet site??
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Snowshoe!
Mart
What size flies do you tie that you use Snow Shoes ( Redfeather) for wings??? Those things are huge and a pain to use!
Del
