Hap,
Thanks for the tips, I will try them tonight. One question on using the bunch of woodduck fibers, do you tie them parallel with the hook shank? This is to give the feather stems a softer cushion to lay into, correct?
A bit more info on the hook, found a photo of the package on my phone, I'm using a Gaelic Supreme Lee Schecter's Mary Orvis Marbury Allocks Kensey 5907 size 8 Blind Eye Bass Hook. Although it says size 8 on the package (6 hooks per package), this is a BIG hook, total length of the hook is about 2 inches. Maybe I should have gone with something smaller to start.
Hopefully I will have some photos to post tonight, again, thank you.
Alberto