hey guys,

I've been dressing treble hooks to "spruce up," some french spinners for my brother...

i having an issue with bulk...

the best i have gotten so far is starting the hackle toward the bend, (where ever the length looks best) 2-3 turns back toward the eye, cut waist hackle, loop in crystal flash if necessary, then wrap back to the bend(s) laying the hackle back as i go, then touching wraps back to the eye smoothing any bumps along the way, tie off..

the hackle looks fantastic, but the thread bulk is ridiculous.... i do about 2 to 3 turns with 2 saddle hackles, that is usually enough for the desired look, i would try only using one to reduce bulk, but mixing colors looks better..

if anyone has a better method, or any suggestions, let me know...

thanks guys,
spoof

PS- i haven't been on for some time, and i really do miss talking to all of you...