Yes Barry's book is still available. You may get one Direct from him, his site is http://thefeatherbender.com/ \\However he is based in Norway so you may be better trying to obtain it locally.

I must admit I swing between the poles on this one. In tying for fishing I will use anything. I will also frequently substitute materials. On the other hand if I am tying for display I make sure I have the right traditional materials. Though they are opposite extremes I don't see a contradiction in this.

Having home processed two capes I think, from now on, I'll leave it to Mr Whiting. I can't tie enough flies to pay for a new cape in the time taken but I can make a contribution. Also I'll never get the kind of practice a pro has doing them.

Cheers,
A.