Just started tying a couple of months ago and having a blast. One thing that has been a little a frustrating is tying in and wrapping hackle. I've got a Keogh Neck Cape and when tying in, wrapping and tying off the hackles they just seem kind of stiff and was wondering if I bought some of the better Whiting neck capes if I would notice a difference. I've about got the basics down and am willing to spend the $ on better materials if the difference in cost is worth it.

On a side note, one of my other frustrations which is no doubt based on "operator error is tying in the biots on a Prince. My Prince Nymphs are actually looking pretty good but I'm having a "bugger" of time getting the biots tied in. I guess I just need smaller fingers??

Thanks for any input!!!

Tom