The Sheep hair I have is similar in color to what you get if you mail order "light tan elk hair". I'm curious about how it floats when spun and if it holds up after a strike or two. Also if it holds up on something like an elk hair caddis. Also if it cuts very easy while spinning. I never remember seeing a pattern that calls for Sheep Hair, but, then agian at my age, there's a lot of things I don't remember.