I know if I do some extensive research I can find the answer to this, but I like the opinions of those on this board. Ok, I'm new to this(tying, fishing, all of it) and I'm just trying to figure out how to size the hackle for my buggers, etc.. I have limited supplies, and I have a hard time picking out the hackle for wooly buggers etc. Whats the trick to this? Also, my marabou tails always end up looking like drowned rats!! I guess I need to use more material when making them. Is it common for beginners to use too little material, and turn out with ugly flies? Any help you might offer up would be greatly appreciated!!

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take life easy, because everyone else will try to make it seem so hard!