Scott -

I bought a big tube of GE Silicone caulk last week for small household project and was wondering how I was going to use all of that stuff! Now I know...but boy, is that messy on your fingers -- just don't want to accidentally get it my other fly tying materials.

I just had another thought. I wonder how this technique would work using a porcupine quill in the center? They are very thin, and float, so you could probably build a pretty thin tapered body over one.

John