Quote Originally Posted by Feenom
Hi Barry....to get the wings to look like the last fly you posted, you have to treat the flank just as you do the duck quill. In other words, the flank wings should be "slips" from a right and left feather, tied on with a pinch. Hope this helps.....Jason
Jason,

Thanks for the tips.....I still have you beautiful Christmas fly hanging at my tying table. If only I could tie half a good as you do.

I have tried the slips technique but the fibers break each other when pressed together or if I manage that part... they split when I tie them in. The web just doesn't seem to hold....yes I have tried longer webby feathers with the same results. Should I pinch less when tying in with the soft loop?

Barry