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    Default Whiting American Hen Capes

    These seem to have come close to disappearing. The hen saddles seem widely available, but not the necks.

    Anybody have an idea why? I like them for use as Wonderwings.

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    I just did a quick search on ebay

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/s.html?MfcIS...lerWithStore=1

    found 34 hits if your interested.

    Mike
    "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope" -John Buchan

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    thanks for that. I've never done e-bay.

    Most listed are the bizarre warmwater colors, which you can actually find more easily than the duns, gingers or grizzly. I don't know if this means anything but most are also listed at prices over and above the few flyshops that seem to have them.

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    I haven't seen a shortage in our local shops.

    Ed

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    Steven,

    Unless you've some hang-up with Whiting, you may consider Denny at Conranch Hackle or Charlie at Collins Hackle. Just a thought. Ouch! That hurt, lol.

    Allan

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    I only see a shortage in Brown capes. I ask my local flyshop to add a couple to his next order, and he gets them in for me.

    Just my opinion, but Whiting is the best quality and value. I can get alot more size 16 and 14 hackles off a Whiting than any other producer.

    I have no proof or documentation of this. Like I said, it's an opinion.

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