spiders

[steff]

could anyone help me on wot kind of hackles are the best to tie spiders for river fishing

[troutheaven]

Originally Posted by steff

could anyone help me on wot kind of hackles are the best to tie spiders for river fishing

Genetic hens, particularly light furnace natural or dyed, are great.

[steff]

hi could u tell me the best place to get a cape

[arkle]

Try www.featherbenders.com for U.K. bred ones, www.lakeland.com for U.S sourced ones.

[stickfloat]

www.lakelandflytying.com .........................

I think this is the link to lakeland that you want..

Sf......

[steff]

cheers lads

[steff]

wot is the best type of hooks to use for these flys

[arkle]

Private message sent

[.D.]

Originally Posted by steff

wot is the best type of hooks to use for these flys

I like fine wire down-eyed dry fly hooks, but you might prefer to use a medium wire hook if you are likely to get among bigger fish. I'm quite taken with the Varivas 2120 Wave Barbless at the moment:



The Mustad R50 is also a good hook with a nice sensible wire. There are plenty of others you might find suitable: personal preference comes into it quite a bit.

Hen hackle wise, I'd have a look at the Whiting Hebert Miner necks (they do a very nice dark dun, among others) and the Whiting Brahma hen saddles.

I like Grey Partridge back feathers, Woodcock wings and Red Grouse body plumage. I wouldn't get too hung up on the many different plain grey feathers used for a lot of "spiders": they're often much of a muchness.

And black never goes out of fashion.


.D.

Originally Posted by .D.

.D.

Is that a 'Partridge & Orange' spider?


Brown, or 'English', Partridge is the basis of many great spider patterns.



PiB