...or...just had another thought...what about a chenille wound around the shaft of a pheasant tail? (Just thinking a turkey feather shaft or peacock tail shaft might be too stiff,.) That feather shaft should give it some stiffness, while allowing some movement when slowly retrieved? ![Confused](images/smilies/confused.png)
Although the chenille when wet might be a bit heavy. The feather shaft not very durable (would probably break when you set the hook), but would provide the stiffness while remaining lightweight.
OK...maybe overall NOT a good idea?
I've got some titanium leaders I use for pike that might give some action and durability, and also doesn't kink. Wrap one of those with chenille.
Or just use a very STIFF monofilament line for the core beneath the chenille/feathers/leather/bugskin?
David Merical
St. Louis, MO