Just started tying. I fish salt and my son-in-law has been tying my streamers for me. I want to join even though my eyes are somewhat shot. Here are some dumb questions that I'm not too afraid to ask since everyone out there seems to be a good bunch of guys and gals.

1. What is the difference between bucktail and deer hair?

2. For streamers, what size and/or type of thread is best.

I know there will be some disagreement, so take it easy on the new guy and thanks in advance.
dc

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Many men go fishing all of their lives
without knowing that it is not fish they
are after.

Henry David Thoreau