Actually that is a common misconception, and only true when the feathers are wet IN AIR.Originally Posted by Steven
Wet feathers actually maintain their volume in water, and may even seem to increase in volume. They are in fact supported by the water. They only collapse when taken out of it! You can try this yourself, just put a few flies in a glass of water.
For dry flies, wet feathers are useless anyway, as they will cause the fly to sink. The idea is not to get the fly wet at all. If correctly treated with the right floatant, even webby hen hackles will stay dry and maintain their volume and shape.
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