Gigmaster/Normand,

Yeah, was also thinking along the lines of flashabou. Have some, but don't really use it. I like the Krystal flash better. It seems like you don't need to use as much of it either, due to the multi-faceted light reflecting properties. Less is more! I'm sure the opposite could be true for others, depending on what your trying to achieve. I also think that Krystal Flash has a nicer 'flow' to it. Flashabou can have too much of an abrupt look - meaning it can overwhelm the fly. We all have our biases, and this is probably one of mine! LOL!! Funny thing is, it took me awhile to except any of the synthetic materials on my flies - I'm coming around! Love me some foam beetles tho!!!

Best regards, Dave S.