Alan,

Thanks. You're right, the originals were tied with floss abdomens, but I've found the Uni-Stretch much easier to work with and, as you said it retains it's color when wet; being that these are attractors, that's the effect I'm looking for. I think Dick Talleur was the first tyer I saw use the stuff.
By the way, I really like those Double Badgers; beautiful flies.

Regards,
Scott