I'd like to get into tying standard wet flies with partridge hackle. My question: Will those $2.50 bags of partridge sold by Cabela's and other online outfits get the job done? I only ask because the guy at my local fly shop (naturally) recommended I buy a $30 partridge skin, but I've already sunk enough loot into tying materials that I'd like to avoid that if possible, especially with my first batch of wets.

Thanks,

Dave