Yep, big big difference between different parts of the deer. Buck tail doesn't flair very much but flairs less and less the closer you get to the tips. Belly hair is shorter and doesn't flair much either. Body hair (form certain parts of the body) are the best for spinning.

Chris Helm is the Guru of deer hair. http://www.whitetailflytieing.com/index.htm

One of his latest DVD's http://www.bennett-watt.com/All-Abou...tinfo/NHOFT01/ will tell you all the basics.