what cape for daddies

ryan30 · #1 (**permalink**) 27-07-2011, 06:23 PM

hi what cape is best for tying daddies

flytyingguy · #2 (**permalink**) 27-07-2011, 07:29 PM

A Cree saddle or a Ginger Badger saddle are great.

wobbly face · #3 (**permalink**) 27-07-2011, 08:03 PM

I take it you want one for the wings!
Cree cock hackle cape.

seanie · #4 (**permalink**) 28-07-2011, 12:51 AM

Cree cock hackle tips for the wings, same for the hackle or else red game

dabhoy · #5 (**permalink**) 28-07-2011, 05:54 AM

I assume that it is the dry version you are looking at tying if so the above info is good.

arkle · #6 (**permalink**) 28-07-2011, 07:21 AM

In 57 years I've never seen a natural "daddy" with cree coloured wings, probably a rusty dun would be a more natural choice. Or even light to medium grey c.d.c. for both wings & hackle, both tied in tip 1st.

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