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Alan,
Ever use Dazzleaire? That is the antron yarn I am referring to.

Did a bit of looking into the issue.

APPARENTLY, there are many core materials in "yarn". The information I have found...

Alan,

I am no expert on yarn materials, but I know from personal experience that the Antron Yarn I often use gets "matted" and "seems" to wick moisture to it.
Can you clarify for me?
Zelon, on...

Did try a CDC wing too.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g430/byhaugh/IMG_4340_zps83a976d5.jpg

The yarn wing comes out much neater. However, I am afraid of the wing absorbing moisture.
I think I will settle on using showshoe rabbit foot hair.
This purports to be a size 16 Flav (Small...

Tried a PMD imitation using Showshoe Hare fur for wing.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g430/byhaugh/IMG_4325_zps18d04738.jpg

Thanks guys!

I am reading Gary Borger's relatively new book "Fishing the Film". In it, he discusses the Yarn Wing Dun fly. I thought I would try one. Only had zelon handy which is a bit crinkly for this, I...